The Chief Justice said citizens were only required to pay approved fees at the courts in exchange for court services
and not make any extra payments to court staff who are duly remunerated by the State for their work at the end of the month.
Court Building
Chief Justice Sackey Torkornoo urged the staff of the Judicial Service who would be working in the new court facility
to exhibit a high level of professionalism in their work and conduct, to increase public confidence in the justice system.
Courtroom
The new District Court which was constructed by Ayawaso Central Municipal Assembly with resources from the
District Assembly Common Fund, has an office space for the various court functions and washrooms for staff and court users.
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo addressing the gathering
The Chief Justice commended the Ayawaso Central Municipal Assembly for taking on the challenge to construct
the court complex to address the justice needs of residents of Kotobabi and surrounding communities.
“Justice emanates from the people and shall be administered by the Judiciary. The administration of justice must
therefore be brought to the doorsteps of citizens, so that they have recourse to it with the minimum of effort,” she noted.
Hon. Archibold Mac Amoasie Cobbina, MCE, giving his remarks
In his remarks, Municipal Chief Executive for Ayawaso Central, Archibold Mac Amoasie Cobbina, said the establishment
of the court was a boost to the decentralisation of justice, noting that it would ease the burden of residents who previously
had to move out of the Municipality to access justice in other suburbs of the capital.
Invited guests in attendance
He urged residents of the Municipality and citizens to have confidence in the justice delivery system and assured the
public of the Assembly’s commitment to maintain the new court facility in order to prolong its lifespan.
Invited guests in attendance
The ceremony was attended by members of the Assembly, traditional leaders and the clergy.