Matters which border on threats to the rule of law by especially the executive because of their importance, as it were, do not get over-flogged.
They must continue to be vented by the public on whose behalf the executive holds power in trust for four years, until sanity is restored.
The misuse of power at the hands of state institutions has become so rampant and obvious that many are wondering where the wise men and women of the land have been…their voices are no longer being heard.
The clergy from both sides of the religious divide, CSOs and even the media have not been vociferous enough in the light of the growing instances of the abuse of the rule of law.
We wish to recall the two voices of conscience which erupted recently from, ironically, the camp of the NDC, as the country’s rule of law rating continues to witness a downward slope.
The subtle permission or even nod by the President to investigative bodies to do as they please regarding crazy bail conditions, provided these serve as forms of punishment, is a matter of concern.
Haruna Iddrisu, MP and Minister Of Education won the hearts of most Ghanaians when he stood up to be counted in the midst of the growing threat to the rule of law in the country.
He could not have put it better when he said the arbitrary use of stringent bail conditions on accused persons does not constitute the law.
Such abuse of the law as it has become characteristic of the NDC under President John Mahama is a matter of condemnation by all well-meaning Ghanaians regardless of their political affiliations.
Bail conditions by a silent decision of the executive with the President at the helm are being used to deny opposition elements their human rights as though there is no tomorrow.
The practice has gone on for a while now and there appears to be no end in sight for the obnoxious practice making it look like a cornerstone of the John Mahama II regime.
The President’s silence on the matter suggests his acquiescence unless he wants to tell us that he is oblivious to the Gestapo-operations of the EOCO and other investigative bodies in the country.
The wise ones within the NDC knowing what tomorrow holds for the party and the political ambience in general are not happy about it.
It is disturbing when we remember the Supreme Court ruling which upheld the granting of bail to all manner of suspects. Under a reset regime however such rulings can be abused with impunity and therein lies the apprehension for the future of our democracy under the type of politicians at the helm today.
Alex Segbefia also warned against the fallouts of not allowing due process to take place.
No matter how long a government stays in power and the good works to its credit, exit it will one day. That is the order of nature….everything under the sun is ephemeral.
Tampering with due process is tantamount to introducing impediments into the wheels of justice. That is the true meaning of ‘resetting the justice system as promised by President John Mahama when he was in opposition.
There will always be voices of conscience ready to resonate across the country’s corners against the attempt to draw us back on the rule of law ladder.
Let us stand up and be counted among those who are in favour of protecting the rule of law and to say ‘no’ to a mischievous and tendentious reset agenda.
