Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo says despite Ghana’s stable democracy, some significant challenges and issues, which undermine and reverse its progress, need to be addressed.
These challenges raise questions concerning a culture of fairness, social justice, and the responsibility of government and the entire society to ensure equal opportunities for all citizens.
Chief Justice Torkornoo was speaking at the National Leadership Conference of the Christian Council of Ghana in Accra.
The National Leadership Conference 2023 was held in collaboration with the All-Africa Conference of Churches.
She said these economic and socio-political advancements reflect the collective engagement of the people and a commitment to equality, justice, and inclusivity.
The Chief Justice said addressing these issues requires strong ethical and moral leadership from political leaders, the Judiciary and traditional leaders.
She noted the importance of civil society engagement and public awareness as well as moral conscience in shaping societal values, beliefs, and ethical standards.
Regarding the Judiciary, Justice Torkornoo said the constitutional mandate under Article 125 of the 1992 Constitution to administer justice, requires the Judiciary to maintain and enforce the highest standards of ethical conduct in the nation on one hand, and uphold the innate need of the human soul for justice, on the other hand.
The Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, the Right Reverend Dr Hilliard Dela Dogbe, said the ethics and morals of leaders in the country play a vital role in the development of the nation.
He said moral decadence among religious, traditional, political, and even student leaders, has brought grave adverse consequences to the nation and has contributed to the setbacks in the economic and social development of the country.
SOURCE: GNA
