The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has pushed back against claims that it selectively criticises political actors, insisting that its interventions are based on principle and not political affiliation.
Deputy General Secretary of the Association, Saviour Kudze, said the GBA has consistently spoken on issues involving politicians from different parties and does not favour any political regime.
His comments follow accusations by Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai that the Association had been selective in its criticism, particularly in its response to recent comments by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.
Speaking during an interview on Monday, September 14, Mr Kudze stressed that the GBA is a professional organisation and not a political institution.
He said the Association has previously criticised or responded to comments from politicians across the political divide, citing Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and NDC MP Francis-Xavier Sosu as examples.
According to him, the GBA’s position remains the same regardless of the political party involved.
He acknowledged that members of the public may have different perceptions about the Association but rejected suggestions that its statements are politically motivated.
Mr Kudze also questioned why the GBA’s alleged political leanings continue to dominate public discussion whenever the Association speaks on national matters.
He urged the public to pay greater attention to pressing national challenges, including sanitation and illegal mining, instead of focusing on claims about the Association’s political alignment.
“We have problems of sanitation, we have problems of galamsey. Why don’t we spend our time on those productive issues?” he asked.
