Chief Justice Flags Housing Shortages as Major Challenge for Judiciary
CJ Paul Baffoe-Bonnie warns that lack of affordable housing is affecting judicial staff and officers
- Housing shortages are affecting judicial efficiency
- CJ Paul Baffoe-Bonnie praised JUSAG for acquiring 2,000 acres at Kordiabe for the Judicial City Estates project
- Affordable housing is a priority for judicial welfare
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has highlighted housing shortages as a major challenge affecting the efficiency of Ghana’s judiciary.
Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Judicial Service Staff Co-operative Union (JUSAG), he noted that many judicial officers and staff struggle to find affordable accommodation.
In some cases, staff are forced to rent homes from individuals who have pending cases before the courts, creating a conflict of interest and undermining judicial performance.
“When courts are built, they often include residences for judges or magistrates but overlook the 20-plus staff working there. Registrars and court clerks are frequently posted to areas where housing is inaccessible, sometimes living in homes owned by litigants, which becomes a very difficult situation,” Justice Baffoe-Bonnie explained.
The Chief Justice commended JUSAG for acquiring 2,000 acres of land at Kordiabe in the Shai Osudoku District for the Judicial City Estates project, which aims to provide affordable housing for judicial staff.
“This project addresses one of my top priorities — the welfare of staff and judicial officers. Affordable housing is a fundamental need, and JUSAG’s vision to support members with land is truly remarkable,” he said.
