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Judicial Service

Also known as: Judicial Service of Ghana

Judicial Service — Ghana's court administration body overseeing court operations, dispute resolution programs, and infrastructure development across regional and circuit courts.

2026-04-302026-06-22
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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    The Judicial Service has relocated the Circuit Court ‘A’ and District Magistrate Court ‘B’ in Sunyani to the Sunyani High Court premises following a fire outbreak that engulfed the court building, a follow-up by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) has revealed. …

    Court premises declared crime scene as Judicial Service relocates Sunyani Circuit, Magistrate Courts
Politics

Wa Regional Court Complex over 90% complete, October commissioning targeted

The News

The Wa Regional Court Complex is nearing completion with a judicial delegation led by Supreme Court Judge Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi conducting an inspection and proposing functional and structural adjustments, including improvements for accessibility and judges' functionality, ahead of a targeted October commissioning.

Why it matters

The Wa Regional Court Complex nearing completion represents concrete progress in judicial infrastructure expansion and access to justice in northern Ghana.

19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. Wa Regional Court Complex over 90% complete, October commissioning targeted

    The Wa Regional Court Complex is nearing completion with a judicial delegation led by Supreme Court Judge Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi conducting an inspection and proposing functional and structural adjustments, including improvements for accessibility and judges' functionality, ahead of a targeted October commissioning.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. People's Forum raises judicial independence concerns over Chief Justice

    Dennis Miracles Aboagye of the People's Forum has expressed concern over the perceived closeness between Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie and officials of the NDC government, citing prosecutions of political opponents and public perceptions about state institutions as evidence of threats to judicial independence.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Chief Justice's Black Stars visit was private, self-funded

    The Judicial Service clarified that Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's visit to the Black Stars camp in Canada during the FIFA World Cup was undertaken in his private capacity and at his own expense while on official leave. The service stated the visit was motivated by a desire to support the national team as a patriotic Ghanaian and sports enthusiast, and was not an official function.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Judicial Service denies encouraging reconciliation in school assault case

    The Judicial Service has rejected claims that the presiding magistrate encouraged reconciliation or settlement between the accused teacher and student in the Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School assault case, stating an internal review found such reports inaccurate and unsupported by official court records.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Ghana establishes working group for new anti-trafficking national plan

    Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection inaugurated a Technical Working Group to review the current National Plan of Action on human trafficking (2022–2026) and develop a new plan for 2027–2031. The Minister emphasized that human trafficking remains a significant challenge requiring coordinated collaboration to protect vulnerable groups.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Aflao Traditional Council opposes High Court relocation to Glidzi

    The Aflao Traditional Council has rejected a proposal to relocate the High Court serving Ketu South Municipality to Glidzi, arguing that infrastructure challenges should be addressed through reconstruction at the current Denu site, which they view as more accessible and strategically positioned for justice delivery in the southern Volta Region.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Contractor says Wa court project is ongoing, denies abandonment claims

    A director of Project 7 Limited has rejected claims that the company abandoned the Upper West court complex project in Wa or misused funds, stating work is ongoing and construction materials remain on site. He attributed delays partly to payment delays and explained that specialized heat-resistant doors were sourced to replace warped door frames after consultation with Judicial Service engineers.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. ADR Centre and Judicial Service strengthen dispute resolution partnership

    The Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre and Ghana's Judicial Service have agreed to deepen collaboration to improve access to justice and enhance dispute resolution efficiency through strengthened cooperation in regulation, capacity building, and service delivery. The partnership builds on the Court-Connected ADR Programme, which over two decades has reduced case backlogs and promoted quicker settlement of disputes.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Judicial Service to recruit certified mediators for ADR expansion

    The Judicial Service is recruiting professional mediators to expand its Court-Connected Alternative Dispute Resolution programme, shifting from training recruits to engaging already certified practitioners. The effort is supported by the newly established Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre, which will serve as the regulatory body and maintain a database of accredited ADR professionals.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 4 May

  1. Cape Coast deaf students trained on technology-facilitated gender violence

    The Central Regional Department of Gender trained students at Cape Coast School for the Deaf on technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), while calling for amendments or new legislation to address emerging TFGBV issues such as deepfake videos and online impersonation that have caused emotional trauma to many Ghanaian women.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Fire destroys Sunyani court building; relocated to high court

    A fire in the early hours of April 26, 2026 destroyed the Sunyani Circuit Court 'A' and District Magistrate Court 'B' building, along with all official documents, stationery and logistics housed there. The Judicial Service has relocated both courts to the Sunyani High Court premises, and the premises have been declared a crime scene while police and the Ghana National Fire Service investigate the cause.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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