Court congestion undermining justice delivery - Chief Justice

Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has raised concerns about congestion in Ghana’s courts, describing it as a major obstacle to effective justice delivery and a threat to public confidence in the judicial system.

He made the remarks on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, during a courtesy call on the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, as part of efforts to deepen collaboration between the Judiciary and the Executive.

According to him, delays caused by overcrowded dockets continue to slow down the administration of justice.

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In a statement by the Ministry of Finance, it explained that the reason for Baffoe-Bonnie’s visit was to, “formally express the Judiciary’s appreciation to the Ministry of Finance for its continued support. He identified congestion in the courts as a major impediment to effective justice delivery in Ghana.”

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie disclosed that the Judiciary is developing a number of interventions aimed at easing the pressure on the courts and improving turnaround times for cases.

“A number of interventions are currently being developed to address the challenge,” he stated.

The statement added that the Chief Justice further highlighted concerns about working conditions within the Judiciary, stressing that sustained support is critical to improving efficiency across the justice delivery system.

“Justice Baffoe-Bonnie further raised concerns about working conditions within the Judiciary, stressing the need for sustained institutional support to improve efficiency and outcomes across the justice delivery system,” it added.

In response, the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting judicial reforms and addressing challenges facing the courts.

He revealed that the Ministry of Finance is considering measures to give the Judiciary greater financial flexibility, including the possible use of its internally generated funds.

The meeting was attended by Supreme Court Judge Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Acting Director of the Ghana School of Law Prof Raymond Atuguba, and the Judicial Secretary, Ahmed Musah.

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The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, was also present.



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