Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, in her Christmas speech, has delivered a heartfelt appeal to the citizens of Ghana, urging them to actively participate in reducing the caseload in the courts during the upcoming year, 2024. Christmas, a globally celebrated annual Christian festival marking the birth of Jesus Christ, holds significant cultural and religious importance and is observed primarily on December 25.

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In her message, Chief Justice Torkornoo seized the occasion to implore Ghanaians to contribute towards lightening the judicial burden and fostering increased peace within the beloved nation. She emphasized the importance of treating fellow citizens with fairness and equity, underlining the role of justice and goodwill in building a harmonious society.

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“As we wind down from the year 2023 and gear up to the year 2024, I wish that in our reflections as a nation, we will reflect on the message by the angels that announced the birth of Jesus Christ – Peace on earth and goodwill to all men. Let us endeavour to give fair treatment to all,” she said.

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Looking forward, she encouraged Ghanaians to embrace the principles of peace and goodwill, striving for fairness and impartiality in their interactions. The Chief Justice's message carried a poignant reminder of the importance of embodying the values of justice, equality, and compassion in the year ahead, fostering a sense of unity and shared responsibility among the people of Ghana.

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Please read full message below:This is to wish the beautiful people of Ghana, starting from His Excellency President Akufo-Addo, to the last baby born in the last few hours, a very Happy Christmas and a restful holiday season.Christmas is a good time to remember the most critical event in human history- the birth of God as a human being. John 1:14 states that the word became flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld his glory.

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Isaiah prophesied in Isaiah 9:6, the following words; for onto us a child is born, to us a son is given and the government shall be on his shoulders and he will be called wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

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As we wind down from the year 2023 and gear up to the year 2024, I wish that in our reflections as a nation, we will reflect on the message by the angels that announced the birth of Jesus Christ – Peace on earth and goodwill to all men. Let us endeavour to give fair treatment to all, and reduce the nation’s burden of cases in the courts and increase peace in our beloved country through this.“Afehyia paoo, afi nko betohen.

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Nyame Nhyia yen nyinaa.”May the Lord bless our homeland Ghana and make our nation great and strong.

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