The Ghana Law Society (GLS) has called on the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to immediately retract and apologise for remarks it describes as repeated attacks and veiled threats against members of the judiciary.
In a press statement, Director of Communications of the Society, Apanga Lamtiig Abugri, warned that comments attributed to the Effutu MP risk undermining public confidence in the administration of justice and eroding respect for the courts.
According to the GLS, Mr. Afenyo-Markin’s recent social media post, coupled with earlier remarks in which he described a sitting judge as “shameful,” crossed the line of acceptable public commentary.
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The statement further criticised comments suggesting judges “will be on their own” or could face future political consequences, noting that such rhetoric threatens the independence and security required for judicial officers to perform their duties.
The GLS demanded an immediate retraction and unqualified apology from Mr. Afenyo-Markin, warning that failure to comply would trigger formal action before the General Legal Council (GLC).
It stressed that it would not hesitate to initiate proceedings to ensure accountability in line with the rules governing the legal profession.
While acknowledging that judicial decisions are subject to public scrutiny, the Society emphasised the need for responsible discourse.
“Judicial decisions are open to scrutiny and debate,” the statement noted, adding that there is a clear distinction between reasoned critique and language that could be interpreted as intimidation.
The GLS cautioned that hostile rhetoric from a senior political figure and lawyer sends a troubling signal and may be perceived as an attempt to pressure or delegitimise judicial authority.
The Society reminded Mr. Afenyo-Markin of his obligations under the Legal Profession Act and ethical standards, which require respect for the courts and integrity in public communication.
It added that his position as Minority Leader places an even greater responsibility on him to demonstrate restraint and uphold the rule of law.
Reaffirming the importance of judicial independence, the GLS stated that the judiciary must operate without fear of reprisal.
“Any suggestion that judicial officers should align themselves with political expectations or face consequences is incompatible with constitutional democracy,” the statement said.
It stressed that the judiciary is a vital pillar of governance that must be protected rather than confronted.