The Minister for Finance, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, has received the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie, who paid a courtesy call earlier today to discuss matters relating to judicial administration and the effective delivery of justice.
The Chief Justice was accompanied by Supreme Court Judge, Justice Gabriel Pwamang; the Acting Director of the Ghana School of Law, Prof. Raymond Atuguba; and the Judicial Secretary. The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, was also present at the meeting.
Justice Baffoe Bonnie stated that the visit was to express appreciation for the Ministry of Finance’s continued support to the Judiciary. He noted that such support remains critical to sustaining the operations of the judicial system.
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During the engagement, the Chief Justice identified congestion in the courts as a major challenge undermining efficient justice delivery. He outlined several interventions currently being developed to address the issue, including measures aimed at improving court infrastructure and case management systems.
He also raised concerns about the working conditions of judicial officers and staff.
In response, Hon. Ato Forson reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the Judiciary and the Ministry of Justice to address these challenges. He indicated that discussions are ongoing on policy options to strengthen the operational capacity of the courts.
As part of the measures under consideration, the Finance Minister disclosed that he is examining the possibility of allowing the Judiciary to utilise 100 per cent of its Internally Generated Funds (IGF) to meet urgent operational needs and improve service delivery.
The engagement underscored the importance of collaboration between the Executive and the Judiciary in strengthening Ghana’s justice system and ensuring timely access to justice for all citizens.
