Supreme Court nominee, Justice Senyo Dzamefe has urged journalists to uphold accuracy and fairness when reporting on judicial proceedings, warning that misrepresentations can erode public trust in the justice system.

Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, Justice Dzamefe acknowledged the vital role of the media in promoting transparency within the Judiciary but cautioned against the dangers of perception-based reporting.
“The press can come and cover our work. As the Judiciary, we are not sacrosanct. So we are not against journalists covering our work. We can't gag the journalists,” he said.

Justice Dzamefe expressed concern over frequent instances of inaccurate reporting on court matters, which he said could distort public understanding and undermine confidence in the judicial process.
“All we are asking is that journalists report the truth. We don’t have the power to stop them, but we should make sure their reportage is the truth and is fair,” he added.

He encouraged media practitioners to actively seek clarification and verify facts to ensure accurate representation of legal proceedings.
“As much as possible, do follow-ups and ask if they don’t understand anything,” he advised.

His comments come amid ongoing national discussions on judicial transparency and the responsibility of the media in preserving the integrity of democratic institutions.