Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has ordered the immediate closure of all courts in the Upper East Region till further notice due to the current happenings in Bawku.
The decision, according to a memo sighted by happyghana.com, is to ensure that, all court staff are safe in the region.
“In order to ensure the safety and security of Judges, Staff, Lawyers and Court Users, the Honourable Lady Chief Justice has ordered the closure of the following courts with immediate effect, until further notice”.
The courts are; High Court, Bolgatanga Circuit Court, Bolgatanga District Court, Bolgatanga District Court, Zuarungu District Court, Zebilla District Court, Garu
and the District Court in Bongo.
Madam Torkornoo has urged all registrars to ensure that, the properties of the court are protected.
“Registrars are to keep all assets of the Courts in proper custody and all Staff are to stay safe”.
Read full statement below
