Authored by Clement Akusi, Esq.
As a legal practitioner, I have witnessed firsthand the tension between procedural victories and substantive justice. Hollow Wins and Broken Arrows was born out of a moment in court that left me unsettled. Not because I lost, but because I won without satisfaction. This reflection is not just about one case, but about a pattern that threatens the integrity of our justice system.
Through this piece, I hope to provoke thought among fellow lawyers, prosecutors, and judicial officers about the kind of justice we deliver and the standards we uphold. True victory in the courtroom should resonate beyond technicalities. It should affirm truth, restore dignity, and strengthen public trust.
Let this be a call to aim better, not just to win.
