GBA condemns recent coup mongering, misguided statements by protestors
The Martyrs' Day has been held each year in remembrance of the three judges who together with a retired military officer, Major Sam Acquah, were abducted and murdered at the Bundase Military range on June 30, 1982.
The president of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Yaw Acheampong Boafo, has expressed worry about recent coup-mongering statements by some sections of Ghanaians, especially protestors.
He notes that democratic governance as adopted by the nation has constitutional restraints and limitations thus urging citizens to be guided by same in their dealings.
Speaking at the 40th Martyrs' Day Remembrance Service in Accra today, Mr. Yaw Acheampong Boafo also bemoaned the destructive manner in which some Ghanaians criticize the Judiciary if cases do not go in their favour.
The Martyrs' Day has been held each year in remembrance of the three judges who together with a retired military officer, Major Sam Acquah, were abducted and murdered at the Bundase Military range which is about 50 kilometers east of Accra on June 30, 1982, within curfew hours.
Even though he admitted that the Judiciary may not be perfect, he stressed that statements that are made about them should be constructive and devoid of personal attacks.
Lest we forget
Extolling the values and bravery with which the three murdered judges who were martyred in their line of work, Mr Acheampong thus called on all men and women in the Judiciary to draw inspiration and emulate their sacrifices.
Further to the above, the GBA national president said despite challenges with democratic governance, it is still the best form of government for Ghana and urged all to shun coup-mongering statements.
Additionally, Mr Yaw Acheampong Boafo condemned the incident of June 1982 and made a clarion call to all to never again allow that event to happen.
Also in attendance at this year's service were the President, Nana Akufo-Addo, Vice President, Mahamadu Bawumia, Chief Justice, Anin Yeboah, Justices of the Superior Courts, Attorney- General, Godfred Dame, Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyeremanteng, other government officials, representatives of the Military and several dignitaries.
