Supreme Court nominee, Anthony Henry Kwofie has dismissed the notion of political bias within the judiciary, cautioning against labeling judges in such a manner.
Responding to a question from Minority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson he asserted, “There are no political judges. It is dangerous to describe a judge as political this, political that. It is a very dangerous thing for even a judge to allow himself to be described that way. If a judge has to act according to his conscience and according to the oath that he takes, there are no political judges”.
Additionally, Justice Kwofie advocated for a reassessment of the judiciary’s communication department, stressing the need for a robust communications or public relations department to address public concerns and enhance transparency.
Dealing with perceptions about corruption proved challenging, with Justice Kwofie acknowledging the difficulty in dispelling unfounded notions tied to legal outcomes.
Despite past efforts, such as seminars on corruption and ethics conducted by the judiciary and the existence of a complaint unit, judges face limitations in countering baseless perceptions through press conferences.
“The perceptions of corruption, some of them are unfounded. Somebody goes to court, he loses a case, and there is corruption. Somebody goes to court, he misconducts himself, there is an issue, there is corruption. Unfortunately, we as judges cannot sit and make press conferences and say that this is this.”
Recognizing the paramount importance of communication in the modern age, Justice Kwofie advocated for a comprehensive review of the judiciary’s communication department, expressing a personal commitment to the establishment of a robust communications or public relations department.