Anti-Corruption Campaigner Urges Mahama to Embark on Judicial Clean-Up

Anti-corruption campaigner Robert Akeyom has called on President-elect John Dramani Mahama to initiate a comprehensive clean-up of Ghana’s judiciary. He alleges that some judges appointed to the Supreme Court and High Court are prioritizing partisan interests over their constitutional duties.

Speaking on the state of Ghana’s judiciary, Akeyom expressed grave concerns about political interference in the judicial system. Drawing from personal experiences, he accused certain judges of eroding public trust. He singled out Justice Abena Dadzie of the Commercial Court, Accra, for alleged partisanship, criticizing her promotion to the Court of Appeal as undeserved. Conversely, he commended former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo for maintaining neutrality during her tenure.

“The judiciary is supposed to be the last bastion of hope for the ordinary citizen,” Akeyom stated. “However, political interference has compromised its integrity, leaving many Ghanaians disillusioned.”

He also criticized the Supreme Court for inconsistent case management, citing the expediting of some cases while others remain indefinitely delayed. According to Akeyom, this undermines confidence in the judiciary and the 1992 Constitution, which is designed to protect citizens’ rights.

Turning to other state institutions, Akeyom lamented the politicization of bodies such as the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). He referenced recent revelations by Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, which exposed CHRAJ’s failure to address corruption and abuse of power effectively.

“Institutions that should serve the people have become tools of political manipulation,” he said. “This is not the Ghana our forebears fought for.”

Akeyom also criticized the current administration’s economic mismanagement, highlighting the country’s ballooning debt from GHS 122 billion under former President Mahama to over GHS 750 billion under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration. He accused the government of reckless spending and mismanagement of critical funds, including the Stabilization Fund and COVID-19 relief funds.

He condemned the controversial National Cathedral project, describing it as a misplaced priority that has drained billions of cedis from the national coffers. “At a time when citizens are struggling with economic hardships, such projects symbolize the government’s lack of empathy and fiscal discipline,” Akeyom asserted.

As Ghana approaches the December 7 elections, Akeyom urged citizens to vote for change, endorsing John Dramani Mahama as a leader capable of steering the nation toward progress and unity.

“Your vote is your voice,” Akeyom emphasized. “Let us reject the failed policies of the current administration and choose a path of hope and progress.”

He also called on security agencies to act professionally and ensure a peaceful electoral process. “Our democracy depends on your integrity and fairness,” he added.

In his concluding remarks, Akeyom called for a collective effort to rebuild Ghana, urging the media, civil society, and individuals to rise against the culture of silence stifling accountability.

“Together, we can build a Ghana that honors the vision of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and the sacrifices of our forebears,” he declared.

Robert Akeyom’s impassioned statement serves as a rallying cry for Ghanaians to demand better governance, accountability, and justice as the nation prepares for a crucial election.