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Chief Justice: Efficient Judiciary essential to reducing business costs
April 5, 2026
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Chief Justice: Efficient Judiciary essential to reducing business costs

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Key Points

  • Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie announced comprehensive judicial reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency, improving access to justice, and creating a more predictable legal environment for businesses in Ghana.
  • Key interventions include a two-stream court system with structured morning and afternoon sessions to speed up case handling, especially commercial disputes.
  • Specialised courts are being established for areas like commercial disputes, financial markets, cybercrime, and regulatory issues to bring expertise and consistency.
  • The judiciary is reviewing procedural rules for the first time in over 20 years to simplify legal processes and is expanding the e-justice system for digital filing and virtual hearings.
  • Efforts are also being intensified to strengthen Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, all seen as essential for Ghana's economic agenda.

Why This Matters

These judicial reforms are critical for Ghana's economic development, as a more efficient and predictable legal system directly attracts investment and reduces the cost of doing business. By fostering investor confidence and supporting long-term economic growth, the reforms aim to make Ghana a more competitive and attractive destination for both local and international enterprises.

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