Franklin Cudjoe, founder of IMANI Africa, has openly criticized the Supreme Court, accusing it of hypocrisy and bias in handling disenfranchisement cases. His comments follow a recent ruling favoring four constituencies whose MPs allegedly neglected their constituencies, contrasting starkly with the Court’s inaction on the SALL (Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi) constituency case.
Mr. Cudjoe contends that SALL has been unfairly ignored by the Court, leaving the community without parliamentary representation or development despite tax obligations. “The level of hypocrisy and double standards displayed by the Supreme Court today is shocking,” Cudjoe remarked, highlighting the Court’s commitment to aiding constituents deserted by their MPs while disregarding SALL’s appeal for representation.
In 2020, SALL was disenfranchised due to an alleged electoral oversight and took their case to the Supreme Court, hoping for immediate protection of their voting rights. Instead, Cudjoe recalls, “The Court discarded us, directing us to the High Court to ‘try our luck.’” After three years, the High Court ruled it had no jurisdiction, leaving SALL without representation for almost four years.
Cudjoe expressed frustration over SALL’s plight, calling out the lack of development and accountability despite tax contributions. While SALL’s appeal to the Superior Court remains pending, he voiced doubt, citing the Supreme Court’s “contrived display of politically biased support for select Ghanaians.” Cudjoe questioned the Court’s swift action in securing MPs’ salaries and benefits for four constituencies, asking, “What makes these constituencies special?”
For Cudjoe, the Court’s actions exemplify “judicial favoritism supported by legal bias,” revealing a judiciary he perceives as politically compromised and inconsistent in protecting democratic rights.
