We'll not condone such acts - GBA condemns Afenyo-Markin's judge attack
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has condemned recent public comments made by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, describing them as inappropriate and a threat to judicial independence. Saviour Kudze, GBA Public Relations Officer, said in an interview on Joy FM's Top Story on Monday, May 18, that the association would not condone conduct by lawyers that undermines judges or the integrity of the judiciary. He stated, "We will never condone such conduct. Over the years, we have consistently cautioned and condemned similar behaviour by lawyers."
Mr. Kudze said that what the Minority Leader, a senior lawyer at the Bar, has done is condemnable at every level and that a senior lawyer who also holds a public position ought to have done better. This follows alleged attacks on a Circuit Court judge by the Minority Leader over the remand of the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC. At a press conference on Sunday, May 17, 2026, Mr. Afenyo-Markin raised concerns about the continued remand of Abronye DC, arguing that it raises constitutional issues. He said, "That Circuit Court 9 judge, I have no respect for him. I pray he summons me for contempt. I will continue to disrespect him until he upholds the law. It's a shame on the judiciary, he doesn't talk law."
Mr. Kudze stressed that while judges can be criticised, lawyers must use the appropriate legal channels, such as appeals, rather than public statements that could be seen as insulting the bench. He referenced past incidents, including comments involving lawyer Francis-Xavier Sosu in 2022, noting that the GBA has consistently taken a stand against such conduct. **Felix
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The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) is in the news following comments made by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. The GBA has now responded, raising questions about the role of legal professionals in Ghana.
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