NDC Intends to Perpetuate Evil with Tribunals

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has urged Ghanaians to reject the government's decision to reintroduce tribunals, accusing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration of seeking to use the system for improper purposes. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Friday, July 31, Nana B, as he is popularly known, claimed that the creation of tribunals was part of an agenda by the NDC government to “perpetuate evil”.

Accusations of 'Perpetuating Evil'

Henry Nana Boakye's comments come after Parliament passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026, which seeks to establish a reformed tribunal system to operate alongside the existing courts. The legislation is intended to strengthen access to justice and give effect to Article 126 of the 1992 Constitution, which provides for tribunals within Ghana's judicial system.

The NPP's concerns follow earlier opposition from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who called for the deletion of a key provision in the bill. Mr Afenyo-Markin argued that creating district and regional tribunals could result in a parallel justice system and undermine the authority of the existing courts.

Government's Response

The government, however, has argued that the reformed tribunal system will operate with constitutional safeguards, oversight mechanisms and protections for due process and human rights. This claim has been met with skepticism by the NPP, who fear that the tribunals could be used to undermine the existing justice system.

Consequences of Tribunals

Nana B maintained that Ghanaians should be cautious about the introduction of the tribunals, insisting that the current judicial system should be allowed to function without the creation of additional structures that could be abused. He warned that the creation of tribunals could lead to a breakdown in the rule of law and the erosion of public trust in the justice system.

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The government's decision to reintroduce tribunals has sparked widespread debate, with many Ghanaians expressing concerns about the potential implications for the justice system. The NPP's rejection of the government's decision is likely to be met with resistance from the NDC, who see the tribunals as a necessary step towards strengthening access to justice.

The fate of the Tribunals Bill, 2026, remains uncertain, with the NPP's opposition likely to lead to further delays and potentially even the bill's demise. As the debate continues, one thing is clear: the introduction of tribunals has the potential to have far-reaching consequences for the justice system in Ghana.

Source: JOY