Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe and Deputy Minority Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has urged sweeping reforms to Ghana’s justice delivery system, calling on stakeholders to digitise the courts, broaden access to legal services, and deepen innovation across the judiciary.
He made the call on Thursday at the official launch of the Supreme Court’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Mr Shaib spoke on behalf of Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
Outlining his vision for the next chapter of Ghana’s judiciary, Mr Shaib said the courts must not be left behind in a digital age.
“Looking ahead, we must define the future with boldness. Let us modernise our courts, embrace digitalisation, expand access to justice, and strengthen legal education,” he told the gathering.
The Second Deputy Minority Whip argued that technology and reform are critical if the judiciary is to meet public expectations and deliver justice efficiently.
The MP also pressed for closer, yet principled, cooperation between the three arms of government. While insisting that constitutional boundaries must be respected, he said Parliament, the executive, and the judiciary should work in concert for the public good.
“Let us build bridges of collaboration between Parliament, the executive, and the judiciary — each respecting the boundaries of the other, yet united in service to the people,” he said.
Addressing the next generation of legal practitioners, Mr Shaib charged them to protect the ideals of the profession. He described the Supreme Court as more than a legal body, calling it a beacon of national values.
“To the next generation of lawyers and judges, carry forward the torch of justice with integrity, courage, and humility. The Supreme Court is more than an institution — it is a symbol of hope, fairness, and the enduring promise of democracy,” he stated.
He ended by reaffirming the judiciary’s central role in Ghana’s democratic architecture, noting its duty to uphold the rule of law, ensure fairness, and sustain public confidence.
The Supreme Court@150 celebrations mark a century and a half of the apex court’s role in Ghana’s legal and constitutional development.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
