News:
May 8, 2025
Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu constituency has said without a strong independent Judiciary the very fabric of Ghana’s democracy would start to erode when a Gyangyanadze Court Complex was commissioned in his constituency.
According to him it is an honour for him as Member of Parliament for Effutu, to have championed the project from its conception to its completion.
“Witnessing this vision come to life fills me with pride and renewed hope for the future of our constituency and the nation.
This court complex reinforces what their demonstration stood for. It says that in Effutu, we do not just speak of the rule of law, we build for it. They do not merely expect justice; they invest in it. And they do not cower before those who seek to subvert the Judiciary; we stand in solidarity with it.
Again, the importance of access to justice cannot be overstated. Justice is the foundation of any peaceful and equitable society. With this new Court Complex right here in Gyangyanadze, access to justice has been brought closer to their doorsteps.
This complex will house a Circuit Court and a High Court, along with offices for registrars, administrators, and other staff, creating a one-stop centre for justice delivery in our community.
This initiative is in line with a broader vision championed by H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the NPP government. The NPP government launched an ambitious project to construct 100 new courthouses across Ghana to widen access to justice. As of early 2024, many of these courts had been completed and inaugurated, opening up justice to people in underserved areas.
Here in Effutu, we are proud to have complemented that national effort with our own modern court complex, which is being commissioned today. No longer will a resident of Gyangyanadze or its surrounding towns need to travel a distance in search of justice – that opportunity has been brought closer to you. This is a victory for the ordinary men, women, and children of Effutu. It promises quicker resolution of disputes, greater convenience for litigants, and a stronger, more visible presence of the rule of law in our daily lives, he added.
The Effutu MP also noted that access to justice is not only about physical proximity but also about removing barriers to fairness. This court complex stands as a beacon of hope, symbolising that the law is for all, rich or poor. When the vulnerable know that justice is within reach, their confidence in the system is strengthened.
Over the past few years, they have made significant investments across multiple fronts to uplift Effutu.
For example, we have initiated the construction of a state-of-the-art children’s hospital at Gyangyanadze to provide specialized care for our young ones. This hospital, the first of its kind in our region, ensures that our children no longer need to be referred to distant facilities for treatment.
It is nearing completion and stands as a testament to our commitment to improving healthcare. In education, we have enhanced schools and provided vital resources to teachers and students, because a knowledgeable society is the cornerstone of progress. Additionally, they are constructing new offices for agencies like the Ghana Immigration Service, National Health Insurance, and the Ghana Revenue Authority as part of the ‘Effutu Dream’ for comprehensive development.
To the staff who will work here – the judges, magistrates, registrars, bailiffs, and administrative personnel, I extend a warm welcome. This complex is now your second home. Treat it with the utmost care and professionalism.
Let us maintain it meticulously so that it remains as functional and magnificent decades from now as it is today. As a community, we will also play our part by respecting the premises and supporting the court’s important work.
Court Complex standing tall is a powerful reminder that the Effutu story is one of vision, resilience, and shared purpose. Let us move forward from here, inspired and united. May this Court Complex serve our people with excellence and become a shining model across.
Ghanamps.com