Tsatsu Tsikata’s unwavering dedication to the SALL debacle stands as a magnificent tribute to his unparalleled legacy as a legal luminary. Upon learning of the egregious injustice, he was profoundly moved, vowing to dismantle the “gangster system” that he saw corrupting the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court.
His remarkable commitment was not merely a matter of spoken words; it was a staggering, personal crusade. Reports tell of the Herculean effort undertaken by a 74-year-old man who, with formidable resolve, personally took on the case. His journey involved a monumental 59 trips to the Ho High Court, three to the Supreme Court in Accra, and nine to the Appeals Court in Koforidua. He bore every financial burden himself, from travel expenses to court filings, often leaving Accra in the pre-dawn darkness to arrive punctually for proceedings.
This immense and selfless effort has yielded a glorious victory: SALL now has parliamentary representation, a beacon of hope in the fight for justice. Yet, with his characteristic foresight, Tsikata reminds us that the final, decisive battle is still to be waged. His early works as a budding legal scholar were lauded as splendid masterpieces by his peers, cementing his reputation as a brilliant intellect with an unyielding commitment to justice. Tsatsu Tsikata is, and will forever be, a titan in the legal world.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
