Author: Peter Martey Agbeko, APR
Life, as we know it, is an unpredictable journey—full of highs and lows, triumphs and tragedies, glory and disgrace. Ghana, our beloved nation, offers us a vivid daily display of this unpredictability. Watching events unfold around us—whether in politics, the judiciary, or the social fabric—we are constantly reminded of one timeless truth: no condition is permanent.
The recent suspension of the Chief Justice, the saga of Chairman Wontumi, and the legal entanglements involving figures like Prof. Ekumfi Ameyaw should not just be fodder for gossip or political banter. They are loud, public lessons in humility, the transient nature of power, and the enduring call for accountability.
Let us not forget the protracted cases of Daniel Domelevo, the former Auditor-General whose principled stance came at a personal cost, or the SALL (Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lolobi, and Likpe) case, where entire communities were, for years, denied representation in Parliament. These are not just technicalities or bureaucratic delays—they are moral indictments. They ask us as a people: What kind of nation are we building? Who benefits when justice is delayed?
We were often told by suspended CJ that “the law is the law.” But we must pause and reflect—Is that a principle we live by, or is it a convenient phrase she invoked selectively? The Ghanaian public is watching, thinking, and increasingly questioning.
Once upon a time, these same individuals held sway—immune to criticism, elevated by the very systems they now find themselves at odds with. The tables have turned. And tomorrow, they could turn again. That is the nature of life—it teaches with time, sometimes gently, often harshly.
In a society where power often blinds and arrogance is mistaken for strength, let us be minded: today’s victor may become tomorrow’s victim. The lessons are everywhere, if only we would learn.
Let us aspire to build a Ghana where the law indeed is the law—not for some, but for all. A Ghana where justice is not a tool of the mighty, but a shield for the weak. A Ghana where humility guides leadership, and public service truly serves the public.
This life is full of useful lessons. Let’s not ignore them
