Supreme Court nominee Justice Senyo Dzamefe has underscored the urgent need for more courts and the adoption of modern technology to improve efficiency within Ghana’s justice system.
Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, June 17, 2025, Justice Dzamefe argued that existing courts are overstretched, which affects the speed and quality of justice delivery.
He further emphasised that productivity in the judiciary is directly tied to investing in human resources and adequate tools.
“Anybody who wants to maximise productivity must first look at the human resources, that is the mistake a lot of people make. Think of those who will give you the product. So, the first is to motivate the staff.
“If you want work to go on fast, we must not load entities too much. So, what do we need we need more courts. If we have more courts, our cases go faster,” he stated.
Justice Dzamefe also advocated for the rollout of technology, including artificial intelligence tools such as voice recording and transcription systems, to replace outdated manual processes.
“Aside from the court, we need the working tools. If we have the court and we don’t have the working tools, it doesn’t work. So, we must roll out technology. The time for long handwriting is past so we have to rely on AI tools like voice recording transcription so that by the end of the day, when the court finishes sitting, the records are ready,” he stated.
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