Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkonoo has unveiled the new court built for the Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly at Apremdo, as part of activities marking the new legal year.

She called on staff of the Judicial Service to make the courthouse welcoming and reassuring to bruised individuals.

She said, “The courthouse is comparable to hospitals, people come here because they are in dire need of care, be it emotional, psychological and social...ours it to soothe their pain and not to bruise their wounds with unwanted behaviours.”

The Apremdo Court is among the 100 new courthouses pledged by President Akufo-Addo, aiming to enhance accessibility to justice for Ghanaians.

The Chief Justice emphasized that the court, along with laws, serves as tools and assets crucial for maintaining order, providing direction, and ensuring justice satisfaction to foster prosperity and development.

She also urged the Service to adhere to all ethical codes of conduct in their work.

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Chief Justice Torkonoo said, “As public officers, we are paid for the work we do, and it is high time we advance honest, fair and transparent justice system devoid of extortion of monies from clients to retain confidence in the justice system of the country.”

She commended the President for his commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals 10 and 16, emphasizing equality, peace, and justice. Encouraging citizens to actively follow up on their cases and engage with judges for better understanding, she highlighted the significance of the court in promoting democracy, law, and order.

Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, underscored the courthouse as the last resort for individuals seeking justice and emphasized its critical role in entrenching democracy, law, order, and development. The minister reiterated the government's dedication to the rule of law through improved access to justice, urging users to contribute to maintaining the facility.

Nana Egya Kwamena XI, the Divisional Chief of Apremdo, acknowledged that the establishment of the EKMA courts has decentralized and improved the administration of justice in the municipality.