Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has cautioned against over-reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a remedy for the challenges facing Ghana’s judicial system, arguing that integrity—not technology—is the real solution.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Monday, 16 June 2025, Mr Ansa-Asare voiced concerns about unethical practices within the judiciary, particularly how some judges allegedly manipulate court transcripts.

“Some of our judges tend to alter transcripts, whether they are audio… It’s a question of integrity and honesty. It is not the nature or type of equipment that is being used,” he said.

He stressed that dishonest judicial officers would find ways to tamper with records, regardless of whether court proceedings are recorded manually or through AI-based systems.

“If a judge is disingenuous, the judge will find all sorts of ways and means to tamper with the transcript of a proceeding in the court,” he stated.

Instead of focusing exclusively on technological upgrades, Mr Ansa-Asare urged government and policymakers to prioritise improving the working conditions of judicial staff.
“One way to solve our numerous problems will be to enhance the conditions of service for the Judicial Service and the Judiciary.

We must make sure that they are paid well and that the resources they need to do their work are readily available,” he advised.

While acknowledging AI’s potential in streamlining some aspects of judicial work, he insisted that without addressing deeper ethical and systemic issues, meaningful reform would remain elusive.

“But merely changing one aspect of judicial work—from the system of doing the work to artificial intelligence—is not going to help,” he concluded.