A member of the Culture and Tourism Committee of the largest opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Famous Kwesi Kuadugah has called for urgent judiciary reforms in the country following the overwhelming victory of the NDC in the December 7 general elections.
According to him, the independence and impartiality of the judiciary have been severely undermined under the leadership of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
“It’s empirical evidence that the independence, accountability and impartiality of the judiciary have been corrupted by the most corrupted and the worst president (Akuffo Addo) Ghana has had, therefore for the New government (NDC) to succeed by meeting the expectations of the voters, we must ensure that judiciary’s independence, accountability and impartiality which is vital for upholding of the rule of law and promotion of public trust in the justice system is quickly restored before we begin the Operation Restore All Lots (ORAL) if not the effort will be in futility,” portions of a statement he released read.
To meet the expectations of voters and restore public confidence in the justice system, he outlined some reforms President-elect John Dramani Mahama and the incoming NDC government needs to put in place.
“Some of the judges must be shown the exit way through any legal means possible for us to strengthen the accountability mechanisms of the courts.”
“This current judicial system is a risk to the ORAL effort, economic growth, Ghana’s development and the resetting agenda based on the events we witnessed especially from the Supreme Court prior to this year’s election. Well-functioning judiciary is essential for attracting foreign investment, promoting economic growth, and ensuring that businesses operate in a stable and predictable environment therefore we cannot afford to let Ghanaians down on their call to reform the judiciary and other institutions. The resetting of the country must start through the reform of the institutions without delay.”
