President Akufo-Addo has commissioned an ultra modern 20 gated residential complex for Appeal Court Judges at Danyame in the Ashanti Region.
According to President Akufo-Addo, the massive infrastructural development will motivate the judiciary to work harder to promote justice and rule of law in the country.
Speaking at the commissioning of the ultramodern 20 gated apartments, President Akufo-Addo said "My government is committed to improving court facilities and accomodation for judges nationwide in order to enhance justice delivery"
"This initiative of constructing courts and accomodations for judges is aimed at curbing the subject of insecurity of judges been subjected to abuse and threats after judgements"
Mr. Akufo-Addo also revealed that the 20 gated apartments will serve the Appeal Court Judges in the Middle and Northern part of the country.
President Akufo-Addo stressed that he hopes the massive infrastructural development will motivate the judiciary to work harder to promote justice and rule of law in the country.
"My government will continue to implement policies to advance the rule of law and thereby reinfoce the confidence of the people and show up our nation's reputation as the country governed by the rule of law"
President Akufo-Addo thanked the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for gifting 7-acres-of-land for free.
Taking his turn, Chief Justice for Ghana, Justice Anim Yeboah expressed his profound gratitude to the government.
He pleaded to the government to construct more courts and residential accomodations for the judges in Ghana.
Project Architect, FeDems Limited and Consultant for the construction, Betty A. Arkoh commended workers for completing the project before time.
"I am optimistic that the judges will have the protection they need at the facility"
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Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith