The Acting Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, has announced that the nationwide Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week will run from Monday, 16th to Friday, 20th November 2026.
Held under the theme “Strengthening the Foundations of Justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Technology,” the initiative seeks to promote amicable dispute resolution and expand access to justice, particularly for vulnerable and underprivileged members of society.
The Judicial Service confirmed that 138 courts nationwide—comprising 35 Circuit Courts and 103 District Courts—will dedicate the week entirely to facilitating ADR settlements through a mass mediation exercise for litigants with pending cases.
The official launch takes place on Monday, 16th November 2026, at 9:00 a.m. with a press briefing at the High Court in Tamale, where Justice Pwamang will address the media.
Running under the Judicial Service’s Court-Connected ADR programme, the policy initiative is held thrice every legal year term to provide a faster, cheaper, and non-adversarial alternative to traditional court litigation.
Authorities have urged legal practitioners, litigants, and the general public to actively participate in the programme to ensure its success.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
