John Boadu criticizes Chief Justice over comments on Ghana's economic performance
John Boadu, former New Patriotic Party General Secretary, has criticized Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for recent public comments regarding Ghana's economic performance. Boadu stated that the Chief Justice's remarks on politically sensitive economic matters undermine the judiciary and his office, risking public confidence in judicial neutrality and independence. The criticism follows comments made by Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie on September 2, 2026, during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund and the Social Security and National Insurance Trust. During this visit, the Chief Justice commended the current administration's efficiency and questioned the performance of the previous administration, specifically referencing the past eight years. Boadu, who served a year at the State Interests and Governance Authority, also claimed the Chief Justice is uninformed on financial matters, citing improved compliance and financial discipline among specified entities under the NPP government compared to the NDC. He emphasized that the head of the judiciary should demonstrate analytical rigor and institutional restraint, avoiding comments that could be seen as political endorsements.
