Let's uphold rule of law - Chief Justice Torkornoo

Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has reiterated the need for the country to uphold the rule of law to spur development.

She also challenged students to awaken their spirit of excellence in their engagements with the tenets of law. The Chief Justice made this statement when she swore in six elected officers of the Justice Club at Accra High School in Accra.

The officers of the Club are Abdul Razak, President; Karen Boakye, Vice President; Edna Danaah, Secretary; Seraphina Gogo, Assistant Organising Secretary; Ezra Osei Anderson, Treasurer; and Angela Sedinam, Assistant Treasurer.

The Justice Clubs aim to instill an appreciation of constitutionality and legality among members.

They are part of the Chief Justice’s Mentoring Programme, established approximately 16 years ago. The Chief Justice stated that the Clubs were designed to orient students on the rule of law and assist them in navigating the complex yet interesting world of law.

According to the Chief Justice, the promises of law in any society include justice, fairness, order, peace, and prosperity. She congratulated the elected officers, noting that their election was no mean achievement.

Professor Olivia Anku-Tsede, Chair of the Chief Justice Mentoring Programme, expressed delight that, as a result of the programme, two female porters were pursuing higher education at the University of Ghana and Accra Technical University.

Prof Anku-Tsede was optimistic that the Justice Club would help students address social issues, develop essential skills, and promote a culture of inclusivity and respect.

"It is our hope that the Justice Club will serve as a foundational block for a platform where students will meet and deliberate on matters arising and relating to the body of rules and regulations that dictate how to live and conduct social, family, economic, and professional life," she said.

She mentioned that members of the Justice Club were expected to participate in the upcoming moot court competition.

Evelyn Sogbil Nabia, Headmistress of Accra High School, was elated that her school, with a population of 2,384, had been chosen as one of the schools to host a Justice Club. Ms. Nabia stated that the Justice Club would empower students to avoid crimes and understand the rudiments of justice.

Abdul Razak, President of the Justice Club at Accra High School, thanked his colleagues for the confidence placed in them.

He declared that members of the Club were committed to upholding the principles upon which the Club was established and to striving for excellence in the school and their communities.