Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has used the launch of the Supreme Court’s 150th anniversary celebrations to call for major improvements in Ghana’s justice system.
Rather than focusing only on the court’s long history, he said the anniversary should serve as an opportunity to commit to reforms that make justice faster, more accessible and more transparent.
Speaking at the launch, the Chief Justice said the judiciary would ultimately be judged not by how long it has existed, but by how effectively it serves the people.
“150 years is remarkable, but history will not judge us by how long the court has existed; it will judge us by what we did with the moment entrusted to us,” he said.
The anniversary is being celebrated under the theme: “Honouring the past, celebrating the present, and defining the future.”
According to the Chief Justice, the milestone should not simply be a ceremonial event, but a moment for honest reflection about the challenges facing the justice system.
He stressed the need to build greater public confidence in the judiciary by improving service delivery and ensuring that court processes are more efficient.
“This anniversary therefore must be remembered as a commitment to faster justice, accessible justice, to transparent justice and a judiciary worthy of the enduring trust of the Ghanaian people,” he stated.
The Chief Justice’s remarks place judicial reform at the centre of the anniversary celebrations, with a focus on ensuring that the courts remain responsive to the needs of the public.
The Supreme Court’s 150th anniversary is expected to feature activities reflecting on its history, achievements and future direction within Ghana’s democratic system.
