Refrain from introducing politics into our judiciary system - Peace Council cautions

The National Peace Council has warned against involving the judiciary and state institutions in politically charged discussions.

According to the Council, such engagement risks undermining the credibility of these bodies, leading to decreased public trust and potentially causing disturbances to national peace, citinewsroom.com reports.

During a Peace Dialogue with stakeholders in Accra, Ernest Adu Gyamfi, Chairman of the National Peace Council, urged the public to support state institutions in carrying out their duties to maintain peace. He stressed the importance of these institutions remaining impartial.

“Last Sunday, the President of the Bar Association clearly stated that politicians should refrain from introducing politics into our judicial system. Cases are brought before the courts based on their merits. If a case is lost, there should not be a rush to the media to create a fuss. It’s about presenting a strong case.

“We have seen instances where the government has lost cases, haven’t we? It happens. Therefore, not every lost case should be automatically attributed to bribery. When such allegations surface, they tarnish the reputation of the judiciary,” Citinewsroom.com quoted him.

“However, it is crucial to safeguard the institutions responsible for peace and justice in our country. I am referring to bodies like the Peace Council, Electoral Commission, and Judiciary.”

“These institutions need protection. The public must understand that undermining them can lead to serious consequences. It’s a matter of concern for everyone when such actions occur. We must rise to defend these institutions,” he emphasized.

With less than six months until the December polls, the public is being urged to support these institutions in carrying out their duties and to respect their independence.

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