Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Citizenship, Constitutional and Electoral Systems (CenCES), James Kwabena Bomfeh, has urged the public to be cautious about the growing emphasis placed on audio and video recordings in national discussions.

His comments follow the emergence of CCTV footage purportedly capturing a brief meeting between lawyer Thaddeus Sory and some Supreme Court judges at the Santoku Restaurant in Accra’s Airport Residential Area.

The footage, reportedly only a few seconds long, has stirred public speculation and media debate.

Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Mr Bomfeh stressed the importance of a measured response to such materials. “We need to be very careful, as a country, about the emphasis we place on audio and video recordings in this day and age,” he said.

He referenced a similar situation that occurred months ago involving an audio recording which made serious allegations against the Attorney-General. “At that time, some of us chose to let the legal process take its course rather than rushing to judgment,” he recalled.

According to him, if any conduct or statement contravenes the law, it must be addressed through appropriate legal means. “Let’s use the process of the law to address it, rather than rushing to the public and dealing with it that way,” he added. “I stand by that decision.”

Mr Bomfeh also criticised the inconsistency of individuals who quickly condemned others based on previous recordings, but appear to have changed their tune in the current matter. “Those who have shifted their position should be asked what has changed. This is something we must reflect on and be mindful of,” he concluded.

He called on the public to adopt a cautious and responsible approach in the face of the ongoing controversy, urging all to allow the legal system to take its course before drawing conclusions.