{"id":117422,"date":"2026-03-01T17:40:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T17:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=117422"},"modified":"2026-03-01T17:40:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T17:40:37","slug":"specialised-courts-to-fast-track-justice-on-galamsey-corruption-and-financial-crimes-judicial-secretary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=117422","title":{"rendered":"Specialised courts to fast-track justice on galamsey, corruption and financial crimes \u2013 Judicial Secretary"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, has confirmed that Ghana\u2019s judiciary is intensifying efforts to ensure efficient, speedy, and effective justice through the establishment of specialised courts.<\/p>\n

Speaking on JoyNews\u2019 The Law <\/strong>on Sunday, he explained that the move is grounded in the principle of specialisation, similar to the division of labour in economics, to improve efficiency in handling complex cases. <\/p>\n

\u201cJust as specialisation in production increases efficiency, specialised courts allow the judiciary to deliver justice expeditiously to all persons, without fear or favour,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He highlighted that the Chief Justice envisions divisions within the High Court that focus on areas such as corruption and public accountability, natural resources and illegal mining (galamsey), state asset recovery, and organised crime. Each division is designed to handle cases with technical complexity and high public interest.<\/p>\n

Illegal mining remains a major concern in Ghana due to its environmental and social impact. \u201cThe issue has gone beyond ministerial discussions and now requires coordinated executive and judicial action. Special courts will ensure offenders are tried swiftly, sending a clear signal that illegal mining will no longer be tolerated,\u201d Mr Ahmed said.<\/p>\n

On financial irregularities, he cited the 2024 Auditor General\u2019s report, which recorded GH\u00a218.4 billion in public sector irregularities, a 109% increase from 2023. <\/p>\n

\u201cMany of these offences exploit systemic loopholes. Establishing specialised courts for state asset recovery and financial crimes will ensure these offenders are held accountable and public resources are protected,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Mr Ahmed urged citizens to support and engage with the specialised courts initiative. \u201cThis is about upholding the rule of law, protecting public resources, and ensuring justice is delivered fairly and efficiently,\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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