Accra: Private legal practitioner Justice Abdulai has called for greater investment in Ghana's existing justice system, saying shortages of judges, court facilities, and logistics continue to slow the delivery of justice. Speaking on TV3's KeyPoints, Abdulai said the country's judicial challenges extend beyond administrative processes.
According to Ghana Web, Abdulai highlighted that more than 50 courts currently operate without resident judges, requiring judges from other courts to hear cases. This shortage exacerbates the delays in the judicial process, as judges have to travel and manage multiple dockets across different locations.
He further elaborated that some courts are handling more than 500 cases each, which makes it nearly impossible for them to clear their dockets efficiently. This massive caseload results in significant delays, with Abdulai noting that concluding a case within two years is uncommon.
Abdulai shared a personal anecdote to illustrate the extent of the delays in the system. He recalled inheriting a case that had remained unresolved for decades, emphasizing the critical need for investments in the judicial infrastructure to enhance the efficiency of the justice delivery system.