Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has warned of dire effects on the country’s justice system following the passage of the Tribunals Bill 2026.
The bill, intended to improve access to justice and reduce backlog of cases, was passed in the early hours of Friday, July 17.
In a post on X, Mr. Oppong-Nkrumah said, “Justice delivery is about to be bastardized in its highest form.”
The consideration process was characterized by heated debates from both sides of the house, with the minority caucus questioning the rationale of certain clauses in the bill.
After a voice vote, the minority boycotted the remaining proceedings on the consideration of the bill, saying it will not be part of a decision that creates an analogous system.
The House subsequently passed the bill, marking a key step in the government’s efforts to reintroduce tribunals under a strengthened legal framework.
However, the Ofoase Ayirebi lawmaker has expressed displeasure with the process leading to the passage of the bill, describing it as rushed.
“Last night the entire bill was hurriedly rushed through Parliament despite protests by organized labour, lawyers’ groups, and the minority. CSOs and Interest group views all dismissed,” he wrote.
According to him, government has gone ahead to pass the bill to establish tribunals, despite the recommendation by the Constitution Review Committee.
“The constitution review commitee in par 4.155 of its report, recommends the de-establishment of tribunals… While the Govt claims it is now finishing a white paper on the report, it has hurriedly brought to Parliament a bill to establish tribunals,” the MP added.
