{
  "id": 5336707,
  "title": "NPP accuses Chief Justice of neglecting dilapidated courts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/npp-accuses-chief-justice-of-neglecting-dilapidated-courts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T13:00:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/npp-accuses-chief-justice-of-neglecting-dilapidated-courts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has castigated the Chief Justice for neglecting the poor condition of Ghana’s courtrooms and judicial facilities while allegedly concentrating on overseeing the activities of the Executive. In a statement released on Thursday, September 3, the party alleged that numerous courts and Judiciary offices remain in deplorable condition, featuring damaged courtrooms, overburdened registries, and staff functioning under conditions that impede efficient justice delivery. The NPP contended that the Chief Justice has neglected to inspect ailing courts to evaluate their state or publicly promote their renovation. According to the party, the Chief Justice has instead transformed into an \"observer and evaluator of the Executive,\" abandoning the maintenance of his own falling house to visit state agencies for reasons unknown. The NPP pointed out the presence of leaking roofs in the courts rather than in the ministries. The party also criticized the lack of substantial reforms under the Chief Justice to enhance justice delivery, arguing that litigants continue to endure delays in courts while the Chief Justice allegedly focuses on targeting opposition figures. The NPP asserted that the Chief Justice's sole visible program has been the \"beheading of opposition voices.\" They further alleged that a Chief Justice whose legacy is \"persecution rather than reform\" has lost the confidence of the nation. The NPP's statement highlighted ongoing concerns about the state of judicial infrastructure in Ghana, asserting that dilapidated court buildings, subpar facilities, and pressure on registries contribute to difficulties in justice administration. The party accused the Chief Justice of prioritizing political commentary and interaction with the Executive over his primary duty of ensuring an efficient and independent Judiciary. The NPP demanded that the Chief Justice retract what they termed as partisan commentary and redirect his focus to his constitutional responsibilities, including tackling the challenges confronting the Judiciary. The NPP also called for greater attention to the refurbishment and retooling of courts and judicial offices nationwide.",
  "summary": "The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the Chief Justice of neglecting the deplorable state of Ghana’s courtrooms and judicial infrastructure while allegedly focusing on monitoring the activities of the Executive. In a statement issued on Thursday, September 3, the party claimed several courts and offices of the Judiciary remain in poor condition, with dilapidated courtrooms, overwhelmed…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/lawyer-kwame-adofo-questions-chief-justice-baffoe-bonnies-political",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}