Attorney-General (AG) and Minister For Justice, Godfred Dame, has boasted of his contribution to the attainment of a remarkable Judicial Independence in Ghana.

Speaking at the Annual Conference of the Ghana Bar Association 2024 today Monday, 9th September, 2024, in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, under the theme: "Peaceful, fair and transparent elections: the key to sustainable democracy," Lawyer Dame confidently asserted that Ghana's judicial system under his watch, has seen the judiciary operating free from external influence, particularly in cases involving the State.

According to the Attorney-General, the quality of judgments coming from Ghanaian courts speaks volumes about the independence of the judiciary.

"Ghana has gained a reputation worldwide for its justice system. Central to that reputation is the independence, integrity of the Judiciary and quality of judgements emanating from our courts, with decisions sometimes cited in courts in other jurisdictions.

I can confidently say that I have been an Attorney-General in whose tenure the Judiciary has demonstrated complete independence and strength through decisions it gives in cases involving the State" he boasted.

Meanhwile, the2023 Annual Conference of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) took place in Cape Coast from September 9 to 15, 2023.

The theme of the event was “Ensuring High Standards and Integrity in Public Life – The Role of the Legal Profession”