Hold on tight, because this is a story about alleged intimidation at the highest levels of Ghanaian government. A prominent Member of Parliament claims a Supreme Court judge issued a shocking threat to another MP during the Chief Justice's vetting!
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has publicly stated that a Supreme Court judge targeted Jerry Ahmed Shaib, the Deputy Minority Whip and MP for Weija-Gbawe. According to Afenyo-Markin, this alleged incident occurred during the vetting process for Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who was being considered for the position of Chief Justice.
Afenyo-Markin claims the judge told Jerry Ahmed Shaib, to his face, that he was his "nemesis." Think about that for a moment – a Supreme Court judge using such loaded language towards a sitting MP! The implications are significant.
Speaking during an interview on Movement TV on November 14, 2025, the Effutu MP revealed that despite the seriousness of the allegation, the Minority caucus ultimately decided not to pursue the matter further. Why would they choose to drop such a serious accusation? That's a question many are now asking. Was it fear of repercussions? A lack of concrete evidence? Or something else entirely?
Afenyo-Markin also made it clear that he isn't easily intimidated, despite receiving numerous threats himself. He stated that such threats, including suggestions that his law firm would fail and that judges would rule against him due to his political views, haven't deterred him from speaking his mind. "For me, I have received a lot of threats. People even said my law firm will collapse and that when I go to court, judges will rule against me," he said. "But I said, for court, I will go. If a judge feels that because I have spoken my mind, he or she will rule against me, let them do it. JB Danquah didn’t think about himself, he fought for the country.” He seems to be drawing a parallel between his own situation and that of historical figures who stood up for what they believed in, regardless of the personal cost.
And this is the part most people miss: it's not just about one judge or one MP. It raises serious questions about the independence of the judiciary and the potential for political interference in the legal system. If judges are perceived as being biased or influenced by political considerations, it erodes public trust in the entire system.
But here's where it gets controversial... Some might argue that Afenyo-Markin's public disclosure of this alleged threat is itself a form of political maneuvering. Others might say that he has a duty to expose any wrongdoing, regardless of the potential consequences. Is he a whistleblower or a political opportunist? That's up for debate.
Furthermore, the claim that a Supreme Court judge would openly threaten an MP seems almost unbelievable to some. Could there be more to the story? Could there be a misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the judge's words? Or is this a genuine case of judicial overreach? The lack of further investigation into the matter leaves many unanswered questions.
What do you make of these allegations? Do you believe Afenyo-Markin's claims? Should the Minority caucus have pursued the matter further, even if it meant risking further conflict? And perhaps the most important question: how can we ensure the independence and impartiality of the judiciary in Ghana? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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