President John Dramani Mahama has urged the newly sworn-in Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, in collaboration with the Judicial Council and the Bar, to prioritize the reduction of case backlogs.
Delivering his speech at the swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House on Monday, November 17, 2025, he emphasized that case backlogs can be tackled and reduced through innovative case management systems.
“The expansion and modernization of court infrastructure, especially in underserved districts, the use of technology, e-filing, virtual hearings where appropriate, and digital recordings.
“To improve efficiency and also simplify procedures, especially for small claims, family matters, juvenile and labour matters, so that ordinary citizens are not excluded by technicality,” he stated.
President Mahama reasserted the government’s commitment to providing sufficient and necessary resources to support judicial reforms.
“We will work with your office to ensure that the judiciary is adequately equipped to deliver justice in a modern and efficient manner,” he noted.
Source; Salamatu Adama
