Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has announced plans to expand Justice Clubs across the regions of Ghana in 2025 as part of efforts to promote the rule of law, legality, and justice among young people.Speaking at the 2024 Enhanced Chief Justice’s Mentoring Programme in Accra on Wednesday, she highlighted the Judiciary’s commitment to deepening public engagement and making its work accessible through purposeful interactions.

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“Next year, we will be on the road to inaugurate more Justice Clubs in the regions of Ghana,” she said.The mentoring programme, themed “I Pledge Myself to the Service of Ghana,” brought together students from six schools with established Justice Clubs—St.

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Mary’s Senior High School, Accra High School, Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School, SOS Hermann Gmeiner International College, Chemu Senior High Technical School, and Tema Senior High School. Other participating groups included the Orange Girls (Kayayei) and the United Nations Youth Association.

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Chief Justice Torkornoo emphasized that Justice Clubs are designed to positively influence schools, families, and communities by instilling values of law, legality, and justice, while also boosting the confidence of young people. She encouraged students to participate in clubs and societies, noting that these activities promote ethical values, leadership skills, and resilience.

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“The rationale behind the proposal to introduce Justice Clubs into schools and communities is to deepen understanding of the rule of law, legality, and justice, thereby promoting those fundamental principles throughout the nation,” she said.Touching on the theme, the Chief Justice underscored the importance of service to the nation, urging students to embrace their ability to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s development.

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“We are one nation, one people, and have one destiny. We must build this nation ourselves and enjoy it ourselves. But we can only do so if we all contribute to equipping each other with what we have for the task,” she said.Mrs.

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Efua Ghartey, President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), encouraged contributions to building a just, equitable, and prosperous society, describing the legal profession as a calling that extends beyond courtrooms.“Lawyers are architects of justice, guides of human rights, and agents of social change… Lawyers have been at the forefront of national progress,” she said.

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Veteran lawyer Sam Okudzeto advised the students to embrace humility and learn from experienced superiors while adopting technology in their legal education. Justice Eric Kyei Baffour, a Court of Appeal Judge, urged students to seek divine guidance, believe in their abilities, and work hard to achieve their aspirations.

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The programme concluded with participants observing court proceedings and engaging with judges and lawyers from both the Superior and Lower Courts, offering them firsthand insights into the workings of the judiciary.

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