Samson Lardy Anyenini, a respected journalist and lawyer in Ghana, has shared strong criticisms of the country’s legal system, describing it as unjust and skewed in favor of the wealthy and powerful.
In a thought-provoking Facebook post, he pointed out that the poor often suffer the full weight of the law, while the elite enjoy protection and impunity.
Samson said he finds it heartbreaking to hear stories of ordinary citizens being mistreated by the justice system. He urged for reforms that prioritize compassion, like using community service instead of jail sentences for minor infractions. This belief, he said, motivated his involvement in a legal challenge to Ghana’s COVID-19 law, alongside Professor Appiagyei and others.
Reflecting on the pandemic, he noted the stark inequalities in enforcement: while high-profile individuals broke restrictions without punishment, struggling citizens and pastors were thrown in jail for not being able to afford fines.
He didn’t spare Greater Accra Regional Minister Henry Quartey, whom he accused of treating vulnerable groups—like hawkers and elderly pedestrians—inhumanely. Samson was also critical of the government’s decision to destroy illegal mining equipment, arguing that such measures lacked legal backing and due process.
Ending his message on a powerful note, he referenced the Bible: “Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel” (Genesis 49:4), seemingly addressing those he sees as hypocritical in their shifting political or legal stances.
[Samson Lardy Anyenini on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/samson.anyenini)
