Edudzi Tameklo on Why Ghanaians Don’t Trust the Judiciary
Legal practitioner and National Democratic Congress (NDC) member, Edudzi Tameklo, has voiced concerns over the declining public trust in Ghana's judiciary. He attributes this erosion of confidence to systemic issues such as inconsistent adherence to constitutional provisions, lack of transparency, and perceived political interference in judicial processes. Constitutional Inconsistencies and Judicial LegitimacyTameklo emphasizes that the judiciary's legitimacy hinges on its consistent application of the Constitution and adherence to established legal procedures. Deviations from these principles, he argues, compromise the integrity of the justice system and diminish public confidence. Transparency ConcernsThe use of in-camera (closed-door) proceedings has been a point of contention. Tameklo and other legal experts argue that such practices erode transparency, a cornerstone of democratic accountability, and fuel public skepticism about the judiciary's impartiality. Perceived Political InterferenceRecent events, including the circulation of a silent CCTV video showing lawyer Thaddeus […]
