No Ghana card, no judgement directive withdrawn – Judicial Secretary

The Office of the Judicial Secretary has withdrawn the decision to demand Ghana Cards before releasing court documents to interested parties.

In a  letter to Court Registrars dated Thursday, February 29, and signed by the Judicial Secretary, Justice Cyra Pamela C.A Koranteng , she disclosed that, a letter circulated on January 31, 2024,informing that, individuals seeking judgments were to present their Ghana Cards as a form of identification for obtaining judgments was not authorized by her.

“I write with reference to a circular issued in the name of the Judicial Secretary, on 31st January 2024 on the subject of proving one’s identity by producing a Ghana card to obtain Judgements. Kindly note that this circular was not authorized by the Judicial Secretary, consequently, it is hereby withdrawn with immediate effect,” Justice Cyra Pamela C.A Koranteng said.

“Please expect to receive directives in respect of measures to be taken to curb improper use of court orders by fraudsters. Kindly take note for your immediate compliance”, she added.

Source:myrepubliconline