As part of efforts to combat corruption, the judiciary must undergo reforms, according to United States-based Ghanaian professor and legal practitioner, Prof Kwaku Asare.
Prof Asare explained that while thorough investigations into acts of corruption are possible, they are unlikely to yield positive results if an inefficient and ineffective court system is tasked with handling the cases.
To address this, he emphasised that implementing judicial reforms would be a bold and necessary step toward combating corruption and strengthening the nation's governance framework. "Without these reforms, our efforts will remain merely rhetorical, with no tangible impact on the fight against corruption," he stated.
In a Facebook post, Prof Asare proposed the establishment of dedicated Corruption Courts with a clear mandate to adjudicate corruption cases within a strict timeframe of a few months. "This specialised framework would ensure swift, focused, and efficient prosecution of corruption-related offences, fostering accountability and serving as a deterrent to misconduct.
