Judiciary fully prepared to handle election-related disputes-Chief Justice

Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has reassured the nation of the Judiciary's commitment to maintaining national unity and stability throughout the 2024 elections, stressing its focus on swiftly addressing any disputes that could jeopardize the democratic process.

During the signing of the 2024 Presidential Elections Peace Pact, she assured all stakeholders, including the international community, that the judiciary would handle election-related issues with fairness and efficiency.

The Chief Justice highlighted the Judiciary’s critical role in ensuring the integrity of the democratic system.

"I stand here to assure all stakeholders, including the international community that the judiciary is extremely alert to the high stakes for national cohesion and stability invoked by competitive elections. We are therefore guided by every principle of national interest to give high priority to the resolution of disputes that can affect the stability of the democratic process," she said.

She also emphasized that the judicial service is fully prepared to manage election-related conflicts in accordance with the constitution and legal framework.

The Chief Justice further reassured all political parties that the Judiciary would fulfill its constitutional duties with efficiency, adhering strictly to court rules, laws of evidence, and the principle of fairnesess.

The Chief Justice also recognized the importance of the 2024 peace pact signed by presidential candidates, calling it a binding pledge to peace and a shared responsibility to maintain Ghana’s stability during and beyond the elections.