'Is that what you are taught at the Bar?' – Supreme Court berates lawyer over 'attack' on judge

The Supreme Court has criticised a lawyer for using what it described as "distasteful" language against a High Court judge in an application seeking to overturn a decision of the Koforidua High Court.

The five-member panel, presided over by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang with Justices Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu Kwofie, Philip Bright Mensah Darko Asare, Dennis Dominic Adjei, and Ernest Yao Gaewu Suurbaareh, raised concerns over statements made by counsel for the applicants against Justice George Krofa Addae.

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According to a report by thelawplatform.online, Justice Darko Asare, during proceedings on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, drew attention to portions of the lawyer's court filings accusing Justice George Krofa Addae of lacking fidelity to the law and court procedures.

"That His Lordship Justice George Krofa Addae has often displayed a lack of fidelity to the law, court procedure, rules, and processes, and has proceeded to grant executory order in this matter in spite of the pendency of stay of execution processes and procedures," part of the court filing stated.

The report added that Justice Darko Asare also referred to another paragraph in the application, which accused the judge of engaging in "consistent, deliberate, and injurious acts."

Addressing the lawyer, Justice Darko Asare said, "You cannot use that language."

Justice Dennis Dominic Adjei also questioned the lawyer over the language used in the application.

"Is that what you are taught at the Bar?" he reportedly asked the lawyer.

Justice Pwamang also expressed the court's displeasure, saying judges should not be subjected to personal attacks for carrying out their duties.

"We are here doing our work, and you are personalizing it. You must withdraw," he was quoted to have said.

Following the court's comments, the lawyer withdrew the offensive paragraphs and apologised, telling the court that such conduct was not in line with how he normally appeared before the bench.

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The Supreme Court later dismissed the application, describing it as lacking merit.

Although lawyers for the interested parties sought GH¢200,000 in costs, the court awarded GH¢30,000 after taking into account the lawyer's apology and withdrawal of the statements.

The court also described the withdrawn remarks as "distasteful."

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