The Supreme Court has once again cautioned lawyers on their public pronouncements on the ongoing election petition hearing.
According to the court, some of those comments were prejudicial.
Giving the caution Monday afternoon [February 8, 2021], the Chief Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah said both parties from the petitioner and the second respondent were guilty of that.
The Chief Justice, specifically mentioned former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Marietta Brew Appiah Opong of twisting facts during media interviews after hearing.
“Please both sides are guilty of it, and especially my dear sister Marietta, at times you make statements even touching on the demeanor of witnesses, so please, it is a passionate plea from the bench, lets respect the ethical rules.”
He also mentioned lawyer Yaw Oppong from the second respondent’s side, who he said appeared in a media interview on Joy News’ Newsfile programme on Saturday; an act which breached Rule 38 of the Legal Professional Conduct and Ethical Rules, 2020.
“Mr Oppong too, you are also guilty of it, you were at the Newsfile and since you have been announced in this case, it is unacceptable,” the Chief Justice added.
