Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has assured the nation of the Judiciary's dedication to safeguarding national cohesion and stability during the 2024 elections by prioritising the resolution of disputes that could threaten the democratic process.

Speaking at the 2024 Presidential Elections Peace Pact signing ceremony, the Chief Justice assured stakeholders, including the international community, of the judiciary's vigilance in handling election-related issues with efficiency and fairness.

The Chief Justice emphasised the Judiciary’s vital role in upholding the integrity of the democratic process.

"I stand here to assure all stakeholders, including the international community that the judiciary is extremely alert to the high stakes for national cohesion and stability invoked by competitive elections. We are therefore guided by every principle of national interest to give high priority to the resolution of disputes that can affect the stability of the democratic process," she said on Thursday, November 28.

She noted that the judicial service is fully prepared to handle election-related disputes in line with constitutional mandates and legal frameworks.

The Chief Justice further assured all political parties that the judiciary would uphold its constitutional obligations with efficiency, adhering strictly to the rules of the court, laws of evidence, and principles of fairness.

"I wish to assure all political parties that to the best of the ability of the justice sector and within the requisite constitutional directions, substantive rules on any electoral offense or dispute, the rules of court and the laws of evidence, the Judiciary and Judicial Service of Ghana will administer all processes of dispute management with efficiency and effectiveness and discharge our constitutional obligation to the good people of Ghana. Through these assurances, we express our utmost accountability to the national peace efforts," she reaffirmed.

The Chief Justice also acknowledged the significance of the 2024 peace pact signed by presidential candidates, describing it as a binding commitment to peace and a collective effort to maintain Ghana’s stability during and after the elections.