Chief Executive Officer of the McDan Group of Companies, Daniel McKorley, has expressed deep respect for Ghana’s judiciary following his conviction for contempt by the Accra High Court.

McKorley, popularly known as McDan, was fined GH¢40,000 by the court for willfully disobeying its orders in relation to a land dispute in East Legon. Of the amount, GH¢15,000 was awarded to the applicant, Al-Hassan Iddisah, as part of the ruling delivered by Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, a Court of Appeal judge sitting as an additional High Court judge.

Speaking to journalists after the ruling, McDan acknowledged his mistake and emphasized that no one is above the law, regardless of social or economic status.

“This case has made me learn a lot, and now my trust and respect for the judges and courts in Ghana have increased,” he said. “I really respect the courts and want to congratulate the judge who found me contemptuous.”

McDan clarified that the contempt was not intentional, attributing the oversight to his busy schedule and a lack of proper briefing on the matter.

“This development will allow me to better manage my time,” he said. “It demonstrates that our courts are functioning properly, and no matter who you are, if you get in trouble with the law, you will be punished.”

He also confirmed that the fine has been paid in full and urged fellow citizens to show respect for the country’s judicial system.

“The court’s decision has made me more cautious and more committed to doing things right going forward.”

The case highlights the judiciary’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, regardless of an individual’s prominence or business success.