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The Chief Justice, Gertrude Esaaba Torkornoo, firmly believes that Ghana can only experience God’s grace and blessings if the country strives to ensure justice for all individuals. She emphasizes that failing to deliver justice and enforce laws could destroy the nation.
To achieve peace, Justice Torkornoo believes that justice must be served impartially. As a nation, we ensure that justice is provided for all. Peace and prosperity are intertwined, and we ensure people feel confident their rights will be protected and they will not be denied what is theirs.”
The Chief Justice made these statements during the opening of the 2023 National Development Conference, hosted by the Church of Pentecost at the Pentecost Convention Centre in Gomoa Fetteh, Central Region, on July 26, 2023. The conference, themed “Moral Vision and National Development,” brought together prominent figures, stakeholders, and institutions to discuss crucial matters concerning Ghana’s development.
Distinguished speakers at the event included Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Former President John Agyekum Kufuor, Former Minister of Women’s Affairs of Zimbabwe Dr. Olivia Nyembezi Muchena, and Spokesperson of the National Chief Imam Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu.
Justice Torkornoo emphasized that justice is a fundamental pillar for peace and stability, significantly impacting the quality of life in any nation. Upholding the laws and investing in a robust justice system leads to the prosperity of the citizens. Discussing the conference’s theme, she asserted that the judiciary views morality as an essential aspect, not merely a preference. The constitutional mandate given to the judiciary causes maintaining and enforcing the highest standards of ethical conduct to fulfill the innate need for justice in the nation.
Judicial members safeguard a person’s morality because of the authority granted to them by the Constitution and other government institutions. A shared vision of morality can be achieved if Ghana’s diverse ethnicities, belief systems, vocations, talents, and ethical values are united.
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Source: Omanghana.com
