The Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe Bonnie, has announced that a special courts will be rolled out on February 9, 2026.
According to the Chief Justice, the Special Courts will deal with cybercrime, galamsey, human trafficking and cross-border crimes.
The Chief Justice is quoted by TV3 to have said, “Special Courts to deal with cybercrime, galamsey, human trafficking and cross-border crimes to be rolled out on Monday, February 9, 2026”.
Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe Bonnie’s announcement follows his courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, at Parliament House on Monday, January 26 where he proposed the establishment of specialised courts to deal with illegal mining and PAC-related financial infractions.
In a post by parliament of Ghana stated, “Chief Justice pays a courtesy call on the Rt Hon Speaker of Parliament.
This morning, the corridors of Parliament bore a quiet sense of purpose as a courtesy visit unfolded. His Lordship, Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, paid a respectful call on the Rt Hon Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, to share a compelling vision for the future of justice in our nation.
Speaker Bagbin, in his welcome remarks, indicated that his visit was historic and a call for collaboration between the two arms of Government in consolidating Ghana’s democracy.
In their discussion, the CJ outlined concrete paths to strengthen the system: expanding access to justice for all, introducing a shift system for court operations to reduce delays, and establishing specialised courts to tackle illegal mining and related infractions flagged by the Public Accounts Committee. He also highlighted reforms in legal education, emphasising training that keeps pace with evolving needs and technologies”.
Meanwhile, Minister of Government Communications Felix Ofosu Kwakye has revealed that President John Mahama met the Chief Justice, Attorney General and the Auditor-General over Audit findings enforcement.
According to Felix Kwakye, at the meeting government has decided to set up special courts to fast-track the prosecution of the Auditor-General’s findings.
In a statement issued on Monday, 20, 2025, Felix Kwakye stated, “The President today met with the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, and the Auditor-General to discuss measures for strengthening the enforcement of findings contained in the Auditor-General’s Report.
At the meeting, it was agreed that special courts will be designated to handle cases arising from audit infractions contained in the Auditor-General’s Report, including the enforcement of surcharges and disallowances and prosecution of related criminal offences”.
“The initiative forms part of the Government’s broader effort to enhance accountability, deter misuse of public funds, and ensure prompt recovery of monies owed to the State”, his statement concluded.
See the post below:
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie says special courts for cybercrime, galamsey, human trafficking, and cross-border crimes will start on February 9, 2026.#3NewsGH #TV3GH pic.twitter.com/j0TDfL6dhn
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) February 4, 2026