Accra: The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye, has issued a stern warning that the credibility of Ghana's judiciary in the coming years is contingent upon the character and conduct of the judges serving today. Speaking at a thanksgiving service in Accra to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court, Apostle Nyamekye emphasized that the decisions made by today's judges will shape public trust for generations.
According to Ghana Web, the Church of Pentecost leader addressed members of the judiciary, asserting that technical knowledge alone is insufficient to uphold justice. He highlighted the critical role judges play in determining the fate of individuals and institutions, insisting they be guided by truth, conscience, and strong moral values.
"As judges adjudicating on behalf of God, in passing judgments and determining people's fate, in determining the truth in every matter, your integrity should not be in question at all," Apostle Nyamekye stated. He urged judges to be supremely concerned about conscience, holding time-tested values and ensuring they are reflected in all decisions.
Apostle Nyamekye cautioned judges and public officials against allowing personal interests, ambition, or external pressure to compromise their principles. He warned that compromising one's conscience might start small but ultimately erodes moral discipline over time. "If you violate your conscience, soon it will be mortified, and your conscience will be subjected to great indiscipline, and you will lose all sensitivity and give yourself to all vices," he warned, adding that values do more than distinguish right from wrong.
He further stressed that living by conscience tied with principles and values helps individuals remain firm in difficult decisions. The Apostle reiterated that the legacy left by the current generation of judges will define how Ghanaians view the justice system in the future and urged the bench, Christians, and all public servants to commit to integrity to ensure the judiciary remains a pillar of national stability and fairness.
The thanksgiving service, which brought together judges, lawyers, and the public, served as an opportunity to reflect on 150 years of Ghana's highest court and to pray for wisdom and strength for the judiciary moving forward.