Accra: President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has voiced criticism towards members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who have recently targeted Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for his remarks about the Mineral Income Investment Fund (MIIF). This comes in light of a resurfaced post that highlighted a similar commendation by former Chief Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah towards COCOBOD management.
According to Ghana Web, the resurfaced post, initially dated October 16, 2020, features former Chief Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah applauding COCOBOD's management during a courtesy visit. Anin-Yeboah, identifying himself as a proud son of a farmer, praised the institution for effectively managing an industry vital to the nation's economy.
Franklin Cudjoe has defended Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie amidst the ongoing debate sparked by the resurfaced post. Cudjoe criticized the NPP for their stance, referring to the critics as 'loud partisans' and 'busybodies.' He questioned the rationale behind the criticism, pointing out the previous commendation by the former Chief Justice under the NPP's tenure.
Cudjoe emphasized the importance of acknowledging the efforts of state institutions and cautioned the NPP against engaging in petty politics. He argued that such an approach risks alienating rational voices within the party, urging for a more constructive engagement with public institutions.
The discourse surrounding the Chief Justice's visit and commendation of state institutions continues to stir conversation, as Cudjoe calls for a more pragmatic approach in appreciating the roles of public entities in national development.