Manasseh Azure calls out judiciary for failing to uphold accountability

Gabriel Nana Asirifi
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Gabriel Nana Asirifi
Gabriel Nana Asirifi is a online journalist with Awake News, and web designer who writes general articles surrounding building and construction, digital marketing and advertising strategies...
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Renowned investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has added his voice to the growing public debate surrounding the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, making a strong case for accountability over partisan loyalty.

Manasseh cautioned Ghanaians against defending institutions blindly in the name of independence, especially when such institutions fail to deliver justice impartially.

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He acknowledged the constitutional protections that shield public officeholders but stressed that these must not be misinterpreted as immunity from scrutiny.

Referring to his book “The President Ghana Never Got,” Manasseh criticized the judiciary for its perceived complicity with the executive, particularly during the tenure of former President Nana Akufo-Addo.

While recognizing the efforts of some judges who uphold justice, he expressed disappointment in the leadership of the judiciary, accusing it of failing to act as an effective check on political excesses.

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With the nation sharply divided along NDC-NPP lines over the Chief Justice’s suspension, Manasseh urged Ghanaians to rise above partisan battles and focus on the bigger picture ensuring that the judiciary remains transparent, accountable, and trustworthy.

He emphasized that judicial independence should not come at the cost of justice and transparency, warning that unchecked power in such a critical institution poses a threat to democracy.


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