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Chief Justice tells judiciary to
be guided by ethics of the profession
Tamale, Dec 4, Ghanadot/GNA - Chief Justice Georgina
Theodora Wood has urged members of the judiciary to be
guided by the ethics of the profession in the conduct of
their duties.
She said the Judicial Service was a place of refuge for
people seeking redress from injustice and it would therefore
be a blot on the image of the profession "if those in the
position to dispense justice betray the cause of justice by
their conduct".
The Chief Justice was addressing members of the bench, the
bar and staff of the judiciary service in Tamale on Tuesday.
Mrs Wood said it was her determination to build a strong,
bold and independent judiciary. "I will therefore ensure
that promotions in the service are now done solely on
merit".
She appealed to lawyers to cooperate with judges in the
delivery of justice and avoid the frequent adjournment of
cases, which she said was not in the interest of both the
bench and the bar.
On service conditions of the judicial staff, the Chief
Justice admitted that things were not very good but urged
them to continue to make sacrifices while efforts were made
to improve the situation.
She warned those who could not bear with the present
conditions to advise themselves and "quit" since no one
forced them into the profession.
Mr Akwasi Mireku, Tamale High Court Administrator,
complained about the poor infrastructure of the court and
said the workers were sharing the premises with animals and
drug addicts because it was not fenced.
He appealed for a new administration block for the Tamale
High Court.
He said the colonial court structures at Buipe, Tolon and
Bunkpurugu should be rehabilitated while the Salaga and
Nalerigu courts were provided with magistrates.
Mr. Mireku also called for the upgrading of the office
equipment, the provision of a water tanker and the
installation of air conditioners in the offices of the High
Court.
GNA
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