Chief Justice laments criminal activities among judicial staff

Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has expressed concern over criminal activities among some judicial staff.

She highlighted the forging of fake divorce documents and fraudulent letters of administration as major crimes committed by judicial service staff, leading to the depletion of deceased persons' accounts.

During the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Judicial Service Staff Association in Cape Coast on Saturday, September 21, 2024, she urged the association to uphold moral principles in their work.

Furthermore, the chief justice decried the normalisation of corruption among court staff, especially in handling land-related documents in court.

She emphasised that such practices disrupt the judiciary's operations and warned those involved to cease their activities, cautioning that offenders will face consequences.

In her address, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo reminded service staff to adhere to the 1992 Constitution and stressed the importance of collaboration among judicial staff.

She stated, "Let's strive for excellence by working with competence, consensus, integrity, and independence. I am dedicated to implementing a system through a constitutional instrument that will enhance Ghana's appeal to investors."

"With this, we will attract investors and instill confidence in the system for investment and growth," the Chief Justice added.

The event was attended by judicial staff, lawyers, and various stakeholders.

ED/MA