The Chief Justice, Lordship Justice Baffoe Bonnie, the Judicial Secretary of the Office of the Chief Justice, Musah Ahmed, and Professor Raymond Atuguba called on The Vice President of the land.
The delegation briefed the
Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on the Judiciary’s key achievements for the year 2025 and outlined priority initiatives for the year ending 31st December, 2026.
The Chief Justice shared plans to decongest the courts through measures such as morning and afternoon court sessions, expanding Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services, and specialized courts, including Galamsey courts, dedicated to prosecuting illegal mining cases.
He also announced ongoing revisions to the Rules of Court, expected to come into force by March, as well as proposals to decentralize the Ghana Law School entrance examination by accrediting selected law faculties to administer the standardized exam nationwide.
In addition, concerns were raised about security and office space at the Supreme Court Complex; plans are underway to construct a new complex.
The Chief Justice also discussed plans to accelerate E- Justice and make it operational in coming months.
The Vice President expressed her appreciation for the visit and the comprehensive update and reaffirmed her supports for the Judiciary’s efforts to improve efficiency and access to justice, particularly the initiatives aimed at decongesting the courts.
