Citizen Petitions Chief Justice to Probe Adenta Court, Calls for Reforms in Ghana's Justice System
Accra, July 10, 2026 – A Ghanaian citizen and Founder and President of Save the Nation For Future Leaders, Mr. Kwadwo Atta Apeakorang, has submitted a formal petition to the Chief Justice, His Lordship, seeking an independent investigation into the operations of the Adenta District Court and broader reforms within Ghana's justice delivery system. In the petition dated July 6, 2026, Mr. Apeakorang expressed concern over what he described as a gradual erosion of public confidence in parts of the country's judicial system. He noted that increasing reports of alleged intimidation, harassment, procedural frustrations and unnecessary delays in some courts have created the perception that justice is becoming inaccessible to many citizens. According to him, while such allegations must be thoroughly investigated before any conclusions are drawn, they nonetheless require urgent institutional attention because public trust is fundamental to the effective administration of justice. Mr. Ape...