Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has defended his criticism of a Circuit Court judge, insisting that his remarks were both ethical and grounded in his constitutional rights as a Member of Parliament.
His comments come in response to concerns raised by the Ghana Bar Association over recent public statements questioning the conduct of a Circuit Court 9 judge in politically sensitive cases.
GBA spokesperson Saviour Kudze had said the Minority Leader’s conduct fell short of what is expected of someone of his legal standing, describing his actions as unethical and unprofessional.
Mr. Kudze argued that if the Minority Leader had issues with the judge’s rulings, the appropriate channel was the appellate system rather than public criticism.
In a strongly worded Facebook post on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Minority Leader maintained that speaking out against judicial conduct does not amount to a personal attack, but rather a duty to protect justice and the rights of citizens.
“It is both ethical and within my constitutional rights to call out a judge who has no respect for the law and the rights of citizens,” he stated.
He alleged that there is a worrying pattern in how the Circuit Court 9 judge handles political cases that come before him.
“There is a pattern in the conduct of the Circuit Court 9 judge in political cases that come before him,” he wrote.
Afenyo-Markin stressed that his concerns are rooted in principle and conscience, not personal grievance.
“I cannot, in good conscience, respect a judge who has no respect for the law,” he added.
The Minority Leader further indicated that the Minority Caucus in Parliament would not remain silent on the matter, hinting at possible parliamentary action.
“The Minority Caucus in Parliament will not shut its eyes to the conduct of this judge. A series of actions will be taken in Parliament and the appropriate constitutional steps will be taken to rebuke him,” he stated.
He also pushed back against interpretations that his comments were an attack on the judiciary, arguing that accountability is not the same as disrespect.
“Questioning the excesses of a judge’s pattern of conduct does not amount to an attack on his person,” he explained.
Afenyo-Markin also urged the Chief Justice to take an active interest in the matter, calling for oversight of the judge’s conduct.
“The Chief Justice must keep an eye on the Circuit Court 9 judge and prevail upon him to uphold the ethos of his judicial robe and wig,” he added.
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