Supreme Court nominee, Justice Kweku T. Ackaah-Boafo, has warned against mob justice, declaring it illegal and incompatible with Ghana’s constitutional order and legal framework.
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, June 20, Justice Ackaah-Boafo stressed that no individual or group has the right to resort to lynching, vigilante action, or demonstrations in resolving legal disputes.
His comments came in response to a question from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who raised concerns about the growing prevalence of mob justice and its implications for constitutional governance.
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Justice Ackaah-Boafo emphasized that due process must always be respected, regardless of the alleged crime, adding that taking the law into one’s own hands undermines the rule of law and erodes public trust in the justice system.
Mob justice, also known as “instant justice” or “jungle justice”, remains a persistent problem across various communities in Ghana.
Despite being prohibited by law, such incidents frequently lead to violence, wrongful accusations, and, in many cases, the loss of innocent lives.
Justice Ackaah-Boafo’s remarks highlight the urgent need for civic education as many do not know the consequences of such action.
“He said, “I believe in the fact that nobody can use mob justice, demonstrations to resolve a legal matter. If somebody has done something wrong, the judicial process should be allowed to take its place. Using more justice clearly is illegal, and people who are engaged in it might be guilty by the law.”
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Hamdia Mohammed
