SEKYI-EGAN and Another v. THE REPUBLIC

Francois J, in an addendum to his judgment, condemned revelations that employees of the telecommunications department have been regularly taping telephone calls. He described the practice as criminally impudent and as a vicious form of eavesdropping, emphasizing that it is an unwarranted intrusion into the privacy of people’s lives. The court’s remark functions both as a warning and a directive: such conduct must cease, and those who participate expose themselves to the highest penalties the law can impose. By highlighting the systemic nature of the misconduct within a public telecommunications institution, the judgment underscores the judiciary’s role in safeguarding privacy and deterring unlawful surveillance. The addendum’s strong language signals immediate enforcement priorities and the expectation that administrative actors comply with legal norms protecting personal communications from unauthorized interception.