Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has held discussions with the Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Baffoe Bonnie, and senior officials of the Judiciary on key reforms aimed at improving efficiency and access to justice in Ghana.
The meeting, held at her office, brought together the Judicial Secretary of the Office of the Chief Justice, Mr. Musah Ahmed, and legal scholar Prof. Raymond Atuguba.
The delegation briefed the Vice President on the Judiciary’s major achievements over the past year and outlined priority initiatives planned for the year ahead.
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Justice Baffoe Bonnie outlined a series of measures to decongest the courts, including the introduction of morning and afternoon court sessions, the expansion of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services, and the establishment of specialised courts such as Galamsey courts dedicated to prosecuting illegal mining cases.
He further disclosed that revisions to the Rules of Court are currently underway and are expected to take effect by March. Another key proposal discussed was the decentralisation of the Ghana Law School entrance examination, with plans to accredit selected law faculties across the country to administer a standardised examination nationwide.
The Chief Justice also raised concerns about security and office space constraints at the Supreme Court Complex, revealing plans for the construction of a new judicial complex. Additionally, discussions covered efforts to accelerate the implementation of E-Justice, with the goal of making digital judicial processes fully operational.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang expressed appreciation for the visit and the comprehensive briefing, reaffirming her support for the Judiciary’s reform agenda. She underscored government’s commitment to initiatives aimed at decongesting the courts, improving efficiency, and enhancing public access to justice.
