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Nominated to the Supreme Court, Judge Clemence Honyenuga apologized for his alleged endorsement of President Akufo-Addo for a second term.
During his investigation Monday, the judge posing as the paramount chief of the traditional Nyagbo area said the comments do not reflect his personal point of view and were made on behalf of the chiefs and people in the area.
Judge Honyenuga reportedly made the comments during a durbar in his area in February, after he was nominated by President Akufo-Addo.
While reading a speech at the function, Mr. Honyenuga is said to have said that “it is our hope that with his vision and the special gains he has made in the economy in his first term, Ghanaians may consider giving him another four years.” “
The minority during Monday’s investigation questioned why the appeals court judge made the comments that went against judicial ethics.
Committee Chairman Joseph Osei Owusu dismissed the question and asked the candidate not to answer.
But the minority, unhappy with the decision, organized a five-minute walk. When the proceedings resumed, Judge Honyehuga was forced to answer the question.
North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa referred the judge to the Code of Conduct for Judges and Magistrates, Rules 1, 2, 5 and 6, to remind him that he had gone against the ethics of this profession.
He was endorsed by Northern Tamale MP Alhassan Suhuyini. The Tamale North MP asked if the judge considered the implications of his statement before making them.
Judge Honyenuga in his response said the practice is common in leadership settings where bosses use durbars and other such meetings to request development projects.
“This is more or less a convention. A president visits his area and wants to attract development, it is done everywhere … This is what has been happening in this country for a long time. “
However, he added that “by reading that statement, we did not intend to endorse the president. We understand that we wished him the best. That was our understanding.
“I mean, for my part, if some people have made political inferences from what I said, I’m sorry,” he added.
