Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo has voiced strong concerns over the alarming rise in land litigation cases, which she believes is overwhelming Ghana's judicial system.
The Chief Justice highlighted the growing issue of land disputes dominating court dockets and the disturbing perception that the justice system is being manipulated for financial gain.
Speaking at a recent judicial forum on Sunday, September 29, she said: "As Chief Justice, I am particularly disturbed by the way in which land litigation seems to have taken over our courts and the general impression that all is fair in money-making such as even the sacred process of justice delivery is subjected to exploitation of the citizen." The Chief Justice's remarks come at a time when land disputes in Ghana have surged, with increasing cases of fraudulent land deals, ownership conflicts, and encroachment.
These disputes have placed a heavy burden on the judiciary, causing delays in case resolution and straining the court system.