Dr. Justice Srem-Sai Says 31 Judges Are Sitting Across Ghana
Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai has rejected claims that the government is conducting what critics have described as “ambulance trials” during the ongoing legal vacation.
According to the Deputy Attorney-General, the suggestion that courts are being hurriedly used to prosecute cases during the legal vacation does not reflect the current situation across the country.
Dr. Srem-Sai explained that 31 judges are currently sitting across Ghana, with 11 of them based in the Greater Accra Region alone.
31 Judges Currently Sitting
The Deputy Attorney-General said the number of judges sitting during the legal vacation demonstrates that judicial proceedings are continuing within the established legal framework.
His comments come amid public discussions surrounding the scheduling of high-profile cases during the legal vacation, with some critics questioning whether certain trials are being expedited.
However, Dr. Srem-Sai dismissed the characterization of the proceedings as “ambulance trials,” insisting that judges are available to hear cases across different parts of the country.
Greater Accra Records 11 Sitting Judges
Greater Accra, which hosts a significant number of Ghana’s courts and high-profile legal proceedings, currently has 11 judges sitting during the legal vacation, according to the Deputy Attorney-General.
He argued that the presence of judges across the country provides sufficient judicial capacity for cases to continue without necessarily amounting to an unusual or rushed process.
Legal Vacation Debate
The issue has generated renewed debate about the operation of Ghana’s justice system during legal vacations and the scheduling of politically sensitive or high-profile cases.
While critics continue to question the timing of some proceedings, the Deputy Attorney-General maintains that the courts are operating within the available judicial arrangements.
His comments are expected to add further context to the ongoing public debate over judicial proceedings and the administration of justice during Ghana’s legal vacation.