The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has at the commissioning event of the twelve-storey office complex of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice highlighted the significant strides his administration has made in strengthening Ghana’s judicial system.

Emphasizing the importance of the rule of law as the bedrock of any thriving democracy, the President detailed various initiatives aimed at modernizing and digitizing the country’s legal and judicial processes.

One of the key achievements President Akufo-Addo underscored was the introduction of electronic filing systems within the judiciary. This groundbreaking initiative has significantly reduced reliance on paper-based documentation and streamlined judicial processes. Lawyers and litigants can now file documents online, access case information, and receive real-time updates on their cases. This digital transformation has not only expedited the handling of cases but also enhanced transparency and accountability within the legal system, making justice more accessible and efficient for all Ghanaians.

In his address, President Akufo-Addo also highlighted the administration’s commitment to improving judicial infrastructure. Since taking office in 2017, the government has made unprecedented progress in the provision of court buildings and residences for judges across the country. In 2020, the administration embarked on an ambitious project to construct one hundred courthouses with residential facilities nationwide. As of February 2024, seventy-nine courthouses had been successfully inaugurated and were in use at various sites, with the remaining twenty-one projects at different stages of completion and expected to be finished within the year. Additionally, one hundred and twenty-one residential units have been constructed for judges, and twenty fully furnished four-bedroom units, along with social amenities.

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