By Issah Olegor
The Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has escalated his criticism of the judiciary, posting a strongly worded statement on Facebook that has further intensified controversy surrounding the remand of NPP communicator Abubakar Yakubu, popularly known as Baba Amando.
In the post, Afenyo-Markin issued a direct caution to members of the bench, saying: “To all honourable judges of our courts: know that if you follow unseen instructions or act on ‘yes sir massa’ orders, you will be on your own. Your decisions shall become part of the public record and posterity will judge you accordingly.”
He urged judges to rely on their legal training and oath of office, adding, “Please apply your legal brain, common sense and abide by your judicial oath. Your court is a court of justice. Article 296 must guide you.”
The remarks come on the back of a decision by an Accra Circuit Court to remand Baba Amando—Sunyani East Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party—for two weeks over alleged offences linked to social media publications.
The case, being handled under the supervision of the Ghana Police Service, stems from accusations of false publication and conduct likely to disturb public peace, reportedly tied to controversial online posts.
Reinforcing his earlier position from Citi News interview, Afenyo-Markin maintained that the prosecution did not seek a remand order in court.
According to him, “the prosecutor did not oppose bail and made no application for remand,” insisting that the judge’s decision was therefore unjustified.
He further alleged that the court overstepped its role, stating that the judge “descended into the arena and assumed the role of a prosecutor.”
In his Facebook post, the Minority Leader did not hold back in political undertones, warning that the current administration led by John Dramani Mahama would not remain in power indefinitely.
“The NDC government is on its way out of power. The tables will turn in 2028. For your own peace, stay away from politics. Let politicians do their politics and simply observe,” he wrote—remarks that have drawn mixed reactions across the political divide.
Despite his criticism of the judiciary, Afenyo-Markin praised the police for what he described as professionalism in handling the investigation.
He noted that Baba Amando had been invited, interrogated, and initially granted police bail within the constitutionally mandated timeframe before being arraigned.
Background to the case indicates that Baba Amando was picked up on April 13, 2026, as part of investigations into alleged offensive conduct and the circulation of statements said to incite fear or panic.
The Minority Leader’s post has since gone viral, with supporters hailing it as a defence of judicial independence, while critics argue it risks undermining confidence in the courts.
