The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has fully withdrawn its services today, June 30, 2025, in observance of Martyrs' Day.
This action, formally permitted by Ghana's Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, is expected to significantly impact court proceedings nationwide, potentially delaying numerous cases.
In a circular issued on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Acting Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie informed all judges and magistrates that the exemption aligns with a long-standing tradition. "In conformity with tradition, approval has been granted for members of the Ghana Bar Association to withdraw their services from court appearances on Monday, June 30, 2025," the statement said.
This tradition honours the lives of judges who were murdered in the line of duty.
