President Mahama Vows Judicial Reforms to Restore Public Trust
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President John Mahama has promised to reform Ghana’s judiciary by eliminating political interference and tackling corruption. He assured Ghanaians that his administration would work with judicial bodies to restore public confidence in the j...
President John Mahama has pledged to restore confidence in Ghana’s judiciary, citing delays, political interference, and corruption as major challenges affecting the justice system.
Delivering his State of the Nation Address, President Mahama acknowledged widespread concerns about the fairness and efficiency of judicial processes.
“Delays and uncertainties have plagued justice delivery in Ghana, leading many Ghanaians to perceive a politicisation of the judicial process,” he said.
He expressed concern over the judiciary’s dwindling credibility, noting that public trust in its independence has reached a critical low.
“The public's trust in the judiciary's independence is alarmingly low,” he stated.
To address these challenges, the president committed to upholding the judiciary’s independence and ensuring that justice is free from political influence.
“We must restore confidence in the judiciary,” he emphasized.
He further assured Ghanaians that his administration would collaborate with key judicial bodies to implement meaningful reforms.
“My government will uphold its independence, work with the judicial council and services to depoliticise justice delivery, and collaborate closely with the Chief Justice to combat corruption effectively,” he pledged.
President Mahama stressed that an impartial and efficient judiciary is fundamental to strengthening democracy and ensuring justice for all citizens. He called for a collective effort to rebuild trust in the legal system, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability in judicial processes.
