Said Sinare, National Chairman of the Zongo Caucus Working Committee of the ruling National Democratic Congress, has come out fiercely in support of the suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice, calling the move by President John Dramani Mahama a necessary intervention to restore integrity to the country’s judiciary.
In a post on Facebook, Sinare lashed out at the suspended Chief Justice, accusing her of treating the judicial system like a “personal auction” where justice was dispensed based on who could pay the highest price.
He further criticised her for abandoning the values of fairness and impartiality that should define the judicial branch of government.
“For too long, the Chief Justice treated justice like a personal auction — where verdicts felt sold to the highest bidder, and the ordinary Ghanaian was left begging for fairness,” Sinare wrote.
He emphasised that the government’s decision to suspend the Chief Justice was not just justified, but a timely rescue mission for a judiciary that had been under threat due to her actions.
The suspension of the Chief Justice has generated significant public attention and debates.
While some have questioned the timing and rationale behind the decision, Sinare believes that it is a step in the right direction for a country that has long struggled with the erosion of public trust in its legal institutions.
“The judiciary was sinking under the weight of her bias, arrogance, and blatant disregard for the needs of the people. Ghana deserves better, and finally, justice is being served to the one who failed to deliver it,” Sinare added.
Said Sinare’s comments come on the back of a growing public outcry about the frustrations among Ghanaians who feel that the judiciary has become increasingly politicised and detached from the needs of the public.
For years, accusations of corruption and impartiality have plagued the judicial system, with many believing that powerful figures could influence legal outcomes through connections or financial means.
Supporters of the ruling government, including Sinare, see the suspension as a decisive action to restore public confidence in the country’s legal system and send a strong message that no one is above the law — regardless of their positions.
Source: Japhet Festus Gbede, Contributor
