The Judicial Service of Ghana (JSG) has explained that the recent transfers of judges are part of its regular yearly administrative processes and are not intended to interfere with cases nearing conclusion.
In a statement released on December 3, 2024, the JSG noted that the transfers are determined by the specific situations of judges assigned to courts across the country.
“Administratively, the transfer of judges is done annually or when necessitated by the circumstances of judges or the courts they serve in.
“In every case, judges on transfer are expected to deliver judgments in cases they have completed and to complete cases they have heard close to completion,” it stated.
The Judicial Service explained that Justice Priscilla Dikro Ofori’s move from Kumasi to Accra was among the reassignment of over 20 judges during the 2024 legal year.
It emphasized that systems have been established to ensure judges on transfer wrap up judgments and trials that are almost complete.
“Just like other transfers within the judiciary, Justice Priscilla Dikro Ofori, who presided over the criminal trial of Alex Kwabena Sarfo Kantanka, has been transferred from Kumasi to Accra,” it noted.
The JSG urged the media to ensure that they cross-check their facts before publication.
“The Judicial Service entreats members of the media to painstakingly verify information to provide factual and balanced reports to the public,” it added.
The Judicial Service reiterated its dedication to transparent and efficient justice administration, urging the public to disregard false reports regarding standard judicial transfers.
