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Catholic Bishops reject calls for Chief Justice’s resignation over political remarks
However, the Conference said it had taken note of the Judicial Service’s clarification that the Chief Justice’s observations were made in good faith and without any intention to compromise judicial independence.
The Conference said the calls were disproportionate, although it acknowledged that some of the Chief Justice’s comments could create concerns about the appearance of judicial impartiality.
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has rejected calls for the resignation of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over remarks he made during s to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF).
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