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Catholic Bishops warn Chief Justice against remarks that could blur judicial impartiality
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has cautioned Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie against public remarks that could create doubts about the political neutrality of the Judiciary.
The Conference said the concern followed comments made by the Chief Justice during s to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on September 2, 2026.
They acknowledged a subsequent clarification from the Judicial Service that the Chief Justice’s observations were made in good faith and were not intended to compromise judicial independence.
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