Vice-President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has received Ghana’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Baffoe Bonnie, and senior officials of the Judicial Service to discuss key achievements and priority reforms within the Judiciary.
The delegation, which included the Judicial Secretary to the Office of the Chief Justice, Mr Musah Ahmed, and constitutional law expert Prof Raymond Atuguba, briefed the Vice-President on progress made over the past year and initiatives planned for the year ahead.
Justice Baffoe Bonnie outlined measures aimed at decongesting the courts, including the introduction of morning and afternoon court sittings, the expansion of Alternative Dispute Resolution services, and the establishment of specialised courts. Among these are proposed Galamsey courts dedicated to prosecuting cases related to illegal mining.
He also disclosed that revisions to the Rules of Court are underway and expected to come into force by March. In addition, proposals are being developed to decentralise the Ghana Law School entrance examination by accrediting selected law faculties to administer a standardised exam across the country, a move intended to improve access and transparency.
Concerns over security and inadequate office space at the Supreme Court Complex were also raised. According to the Chief Justice, plans are in place to construct a new complex to address these challenges. He further highlighted efforts to accelerate the roll-out of the E-Justice system and make it fully operational.
Prof Opoku-Agyemang expressed appreciation for the engagement and the comprehensive briefing, reaffirming her support for the Judiciary’s reform agenda. She said initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and expanding access to justice, particularly court decongestion measures, remain critical to strengthening the rule of law.