Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo
As Ghana gears up for the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections, the Judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to efficiently handling election-related cases.
The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo has assured the public that the necessary structures are in place to ensure a fair process, emphasizing the importance of public confidence in the judiciary.
A History of Independence
The Judiciary has a long history of independence, dating back to the country’s declaration of independence on March 6, 1957.
The Judiciary’s independence is enshrined in the 1992 Constitution, which ensures that judges and the judiciary remain impartial and effective.
Preparations for the Elections
The Elections Management Committee (EMC), established in the 2023/2024 legal year, has been working tirelessly to improve election adjudication processes.
The Judiciary remains committed to upholding the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring a peaceful election environment.
However, Chief Justice Torkornoo emphasized, “Ghana’s Judiciary is well-prepared and independent, and we will not take any actions that could disrupt the peace of the country.”
Collaboration with Stakeholders
The Judiciary’s preparedness was reassessed during a dialogue session with the Group of Eminent Persons from the Christian Council of Ghana.
The session, chaired by Supreme Court Judge, Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie and Judicial Secretary Justice Cyra Pamela C.A. Koranteng, demonstrated the Judiciary’s willingness to engage with stakeholders.
-BY Daniel Bampoe