President John Dramani Mahama has moved to quash rumors of a rift between his administration and the judiciary, emphasizing his government’s commitment to collaboration with the legal fraternity. Speaking at a meeting with the Ghana Bar Association on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, Mahama tackled head-on the perceived tensions between the two bodies.
Mahama assured the gathering that his administration values working closely with the judiciary to strengthen governance. “Government is open to working with you, particularly on our side of the political divide,” he stated. The President acknowledged that there was a perception of animosity between his administration and the judiciary, but he was quick to dispel this notion.
To drive home his point, Mahama cited the presence of respected individuals like Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong in his administration, highlighting the government’s respect for the judiciary. He reiterated that his administration harbors no hostility toward the judiciary or the legal profession, emphasizing that “our doors are open”.
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