Sunyani: Lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, representing the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Sunyani East Communications Officer, Baba Amando, who faces charges for the publication of false news, launched a strong verbal attack on the presiding judge after court proceedings on April 14, 2026.
According to Ghana Web, Baffour Awuah, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, was dissatisfied with Justice Kunza's decision to remand his client for two weeks. He alleged that the judge showed partisan bias, implying that Justice Kunza's actions were indicative of support for the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a statement to the media following the hearing, Baffour Awuah expressed his discontent, saying, "I am in my 16 years of practice, I've never publicly criticised a judge. Never, it is never my practice. It's not something I want to do. I am always reluctant. I defend the judiciary. But in this instance, I think that Justice Joseph Kunzu, very respectfully, the only thing different from him is that he's not wearing an NDC flag or paraphernalia. That is the only thing that distinguishes him from a member of the NDC."
He continued, "This is so bad. I've never seen it before a judge. Look, let me restrain myself. It's so bad. Never, in my own 16 years, I've never, ever criticised a judge. But I've seen a judge who the only difference between himself and a member of the NDC is that he's not clad in an NDC flag."
Baffour Awuah further emphasized his expectation for judicial impartiality, stating, "A judge is supposed to be an independent-minded person. I'm so surprised. The only thing which is different, which distinguishes him from a member of the NDC, is that, sitting there, he was in a wig and gown. That is the only thing that distinguishes him."