Judicial office is for service, not wealth accumulation – Justice Kulendi cautions lawyers
A Justice of the Supreme Court, Yonny Kulendi, has cautioned lawyers and judicial officers against seeking appointments to the bench for financial gain, stressing that judging is a call to service, not a path to personal enrichment.
Justice Kulendi further emphasised that a strong and independent judiciary remains critical to building a fair and stable society, describing the opportunity to serve as a judge as a profound responsibility.
Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi made the remarks during an interview on Citi FM on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as part of activities marking the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Ghana.
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