The Chief Justice, Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie, has asserted that judicial efficiency is an economic necessity needed for business to thrive.
He has discarded the assertion that a good judicial system is just a legal requirement, arguing that it also helps attract and retain high-value investment.
According to him, when courts provide absolute certainty in resolving commercial disputes, it boosts business confidence to instill economic growth.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, delivering a keynote address at the Kwahu Business Forum on Saturday, April 4, 2026, stated that trust in a reliable court system is pivotal to market stability.
“No matter how creative or well-funded a business may be, it cannot truly thrive without one fundamental ingredient: trust,” he stated. “And trust in any economy rests on three quiet but powerful assurances: that contracts will be honoured, that property will be protected, and that disputes will be resolved fairly, predictably, and without endless delay.”
From small-scale entrepreneurs to multinational CEOs, the Chief Justice said the three assurances are the expectations of each, adding that it is the Judiciary’s duty to ensure they are met without fail.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie also revealed that his administration is putting measures in place to make the judiciary an active participant in Ghana’s development. He noted that the era of the Judiciary being a distant institution is over.
“When I assumed office, I made a conscious decision that the judiciary should no longer be a distant institution sitting in the background of our national life. Instead, we have chosen to become an active partner in creating a genuinely business-friendly environment, one firmly anchored in the rule of law,” he assured.
He bemoaned the systemic bottlenecks that have historically slowed down the wheels of justice, arguing that uncertainty in enforcement does more than frustrate lawyers; it actively repels the capital needed for national growth.
“We recognise that when justice is delayed, it’s not just a legal problem; it becomes an economic cost. When enforcement is uncertain, it does not merely frustrate parties; it discourages investment and holds back growth,” he warned.
Concluding his remarks, the Chief Justice reiterated that his vision is to ensure that the principles of the rule of law have a tangible impact on the business community. He urged the private sector to view the courts not as an obstacle but as a reliable guardian of their investments.
“These are not just legal principles written in books. They are the everyday expectations of every investor, every entrepreneur, and every business owner, no matter how small. And these assurances are quite simply the daily work of the judiciary,” he concluded.
