Former President John Mahama has urged the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to maintain consistency in advocating for the national interest, regardless of the political party in power.
During a meeting with organized labor representatives in Kumasi, Mahama expressed concerns about the GBA’s perceived silence on critical issues under the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.
He pointed out instances where the GBA remained quiet on allegations of human rights violations and questionable government decisions.
Mahama raised questions about the GBA’s credibility, suggesting that its apparent selective activism undermines the principles of justice and accountability.
He highlighted the association’s historical pattern of being more vocal during National Democratic Congress (NDC) governments and less so during New Patriotic Party (NPP) administrations.
Mahama urged the GBA to transcend partisan considerations and consistently advocate for the rights and freedoms of all Ghanaians.
The former president emphasized the importance of upholding the truth and being unwavering in the defense of human rights, regardless of the political climate.
Mahama’s remarks underscore the need for institutions like the GBA to play a consistent and impartial role in safeguarding democratic values and the rule of law.