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| Her Ladyship ,Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo |
The Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has appealed to Ghanaians to actively participate in the administration of justice and not leave it for Lawyers and Judges alone. “Ladies and Gentlemen, it has long been the belief of the third arm of government that the administration of justice cannot be left to lawyers and judges alone. The law is so important and so vital to nationhood that all
must take a keen interest in its administration. If we are to survive and thrive as a nation state, then justice delivery must be done well, and the law must be applied to all and policed by all”, she said.Chief Justice Torkornoo was speaking at the inauguration of a District Court in Akwatia, in the Denkyembour District of the Eastern Region of Ghana. She expressed deep appreciation to the Denkyembour District Assembly for its commitment and sacrifices in providing a court for the people of Akwatia and its neighbouring communities. According to her, “it is evidence that all actors in the community are ready to do their part in justice delivery”. She also admonished staff to “present a new and friendlier face of justice in the District” and offer the needed assistance and help to stakeholders who patronized the services of the court. The Member of Parliament for Akwatia Constituency, Honourable Henry Boakye Yiadom, expressed hope that the court would be a pillar of support for the vulnerable and marginalized in the constituency whiles ensuring their rights were protected.