The Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has called on Ghanaians to refer disputes to private Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centres, as a first option in attempting to resolve disputes before resorting to the courts, if ADR is unsuccessful.
She explained that because of the proven benefits and advantages of ADR, particularly mediation, it has become necessary for individuals and businesses to explore the resolution of dispute at private ADR centres, to secure expeditious, confidential, inexpensive, and amicable outcomes.
Delivering the keynote address at the 2025 graduation and matriculation ceremony for the Professional Executive Master of ADR programme of the Gamey and Gamey ADR Institute in Accra on Saturday, the Chief Justice highlighted the transformative impact of ADR in fostering investment, peace, and prosperity.
She particularly highlighted the importance of ADR in addressing land disputes, which frequently stem from customary law disagreements. "If ADR Centres help to untie the knots regarding which family, clan, or stool actually owns lands in a particular area, the ripple effect on investment, peace, and prosperity will be immeasurable," she stated.
