Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Daily Nation
Published on 2024-01-27 21:00:00
The Supreme Court is typically thought of as a symbol of justice and the rule of law. However, historically, this has not always been the case, as evidenced by the US Supreme Court’s decision in the Dred Scott vs Sanford case. In the context of Kenya, the Martha Koome-led Supreme Court has recently come under scrutiny for its actions.
The Constitutional Court of South Africa is often seen as a bastion of democracy, but the Koome Court’s decisions have raised concerns about its commitment to upholding the Constitution and protecting democracy. The Court’s handling of the 2022 presidential election petition, in particular, was widely criticized for its apparent bias and lack of fairness.
It is argued that the Koome Court’s judgments have been questionable and that they lack moral legitimacy. The Court’s actions have led to accusations of complicity with political interests and a failure to fulfill its role as the guardian of legality.
In the midst of these criticisms, the Court issued a ban on Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi, sparking further controversy. The ban was seen as an attempt to silence a critic who had previously spoken out against corruption within the judiciary. Rather than addressing the allegations of corruption, the Court’s response was defensive and dismissive.
Overall, the author calls for the Court to lift the ban on Ahmednasir and for a greater commitment to transparency and accountability within the judiciary. The author emphasizes the importance of upholding democracy and the rule of law, and argues that silencing dissenting voices is not the answer.
