The Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin-Yeboah has is called for all hands on deck for the development of the Judicial Service in promoting Ghana’s democracy.
According to him, stakeholders and institutions should have confidence in the judiciary and contribute to infrastructure growth to assure quality Judicial Service delivery.
He implored local authorities to desist from resolving criminal matters.
The event was to inaugurate a new circuit court for the Juaben municipality.
The fully furnished Juaben circuit courthouse has all court departments including a docket room, courtroom, bailiff's office, and secretariat among others.
The facility will serve at least four communities including Juaben, Effiduase, and Bonwire in the Juaben Municipality.
Speaking at the inauguration, Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah, explained that it is prudent that Ghanaians have access to quality and timely judicial service.
“We have a collective duty to ensure that democracy thrives in this country. And this cannot happen without a well-resourced judiciary which is the backbone of rule of law. I want to say it on record, in some places, we have to pay for rent for services provided but it wasn't so in Juaben. It is prudent that we ensure there is access to justice which goes beyond physical access to court to the quality of service delivery.
“I want to entreat Nananom to desist from addressing criminal matters in their palaces and allow the course of the law to apply when people are found wanting...,” he said.
The Omanhene of the Juaben traditional area and Council of State Chairperson, Nana Otuo Serebour implored prospective judges to uphold their integrity and be fair in their judgements.
“The prospective judicial personnel must judge with fairness so that the people will accept verdicts even when they feel wronged. It is with this fairness the judiciary should work so that the country will develop, and ensure the well-being, of the people.
“I will appeal to the prospective judicial personnel to take care of the facility and the bungalow. It is the maintenance culture that will keep the facility working effectively,” he said.
Three bungalows were additionally handed over to accommodate judges who would be administering justice at the Juaben Circuit Court.
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