Evans Mawunyo Tsikata, a concerned citizen, has made an earnest appeal to Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, urging immediate intervention to rectify the alarming state of the Denu High Court situated in the Volta region.
In an open letter to the Chief Justice sighted by Citi News on Tuesday, June 18, Mr Tsikata implored the Chief Justice to undertake renovations to ensure the courthouse provides a secure and respectable environment for all its patrons, implement measures safeguarding critical documents and data, and carry out essential upkeep to avert any further decline in conditions.
“I would like to request that your honorable office take fast action to correct this condition and engage the duty bearers to allocate the funds required to restore and repair the Denu High Court. It is our responsibility as Ghanaians to ensure that our justice system is efficient, equitable, and accessible to all. This is impossible to accomplish unless we provide our courts with adequate resources.”
“Time is of the essence, as the Denu High Court’s terrible state jeopardizes the fair administration of justice. I urge you to take quick action to address this pressing issue and demonstrate your unwavering commitment to ensuring equal access to a robust and reliable legal system for all Ghanaians, regardless of geographic location,” Mr. Tsikata emphasised.
He said that was because he was appalled by the deplorable conditions that jeopardised the legal process and the safety of the judges, personnel, and visitors.
“The Denu High Court, with its rich history and significance, has served the Ghanaian people well. Its status as a case study for Natural Justice (Procedural Fairness) for all law students is well known.”
“However, when I recently visited the court, I was astonished and dismayed to discover the condition of the facility. The cashier’s office was filled with rainwater, leakages in the courtroom and I couldn’t help but think about the security of the crucial documents kept there. The guest benches in the courtroom were likewise in poor condition, creating possible safety dangers to individuals attending court hearings,” he stated.
Read the full letter from Tsikata on the Denu High Court here
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