The Minority in Parliament has opposed the government’s proposal to reintroduce tribunal courts, warning that the system could become a tool for political victimisation if approved.

Speaking during the debate on the Tribunals Bill, 2026 on Wednesday, the Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, argued that Ghana’s existing judicial institutions are capable of dispensing justice and should be strengthened instead of creating a parallel tribunal system.

Mr Jinapor questioned the need to revive tribunals, insisting that the country’s current courts, if adequately resourced, could effectively address challenges within the justice sector, including delays in the adjudication of cases.

He further expressed concern that tribunals, given Ghana’s political history, could be susceptible to abuse and undermine public confidence in the administration of justice.

The MP for Damongo maintained that reforms should focus on improving the efficiency, independence and capacity of the conventional courts rather than introducing a new judicial structure.

The Tribunals Bill, 2026, currently before Parliament, seeks to establish a legal framework for the creation and operation of tribunals to complement the country’s court system.

The government argues that the proposed tribunals will expand access to justice, promote greater public participation in judicial processes and help reduce the growing backlog of cases.

However, the Minority says the proposal raises significant concerns and has vowed to resist its passage, maintaining that strengthening the existing judiciary remains the better option.