The Judicial Service of Ghana has refuted claims that the two bungalows used by late Supreme Court judge Justice Samuel Marful-Sau and His Lordship Justice Victor Ofoe, Justice of the Court of Appeal (Rtd), were sold.
According to the judicial Service “the plan under Government’s Redevelopment Scheme as expressed to the Judicial Service was to increase the housing stock in the enclave within a two (2)year period from the date of hand over of the properties to the Ministry,” rather than a sale.
Earlier this week, it was reported that Minister of Works and Housing Francis Asenso-Boakye plotted with a previous Chief Justice to sell the late Justice Samuel Marful-Sau’s official property.
However, in a statement made on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the Judicial Service clarified that the renovation project will benefit the judicial service more than before.
“Upon completion of the project, four (4) housing units were to be allocated to the Judicial Service for use by Superior Court Judges,” the Judicial Service stated in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
“The Judicial Service accepted the offer, recognizing the serious accommodation deficit faced by the Judiciary, whilst taking into consideration the security and safety requirements of judges, and also convinced that the project will be beneficial to the Judicial Service,” the Stated noted.
“Following a series of meetings between representatives of Government, Judicial Service and the Ministry of Works and Housing regarding the two (2) properties mentioned above, an agreement dated 17m February, 2023 was entered into between the Judicial Service and the Ministry of Works and Housing to proceed with the project.
“Developments on the said land are therefore covered by an agreement concluded between the Judicial Service and the Ministry of Works and Housing,” the Statement concluded.
Below is the full statement Here