Judicial Secretary Retracts Ghana Card Requirement

The Office of the Judicial Secretary has reversed its decision to require Ghana Cards before providing court documents to individuals who are interested.

Initially, a circular dated January 31, 2024, allegedly from Judicial Secretary Justice Cyra Pamela C.A Koranteng, mandated individuals to present their Ghana Cards for identification when seeking judgments.

This directive caused some stir, as it was seen as a new requirement for accessing court documents.

However, in a recent turn of events, Justice Cyra Pamela C.A Koranteng clarified that the aforementioned circular 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Kindly note that this circular was not authorized by the Judicial Secretary, consequently, it is hereby withdrawn with immediate effect,” Justice Cyra Pamela C.A Koranteng said.

In a letter addressed to Court Registrars on Thursday, February 29, she stated the circular demanding Ghana Cards for obtaining judgments was not legitimate and was henceforth rescinded.

This decision was made with immediate effect, aiming to rectify any confusion caused by the unauthorized circular.

Moreover, Justice Cyra Pamela emphasized the importance of preventing fraudulent activities related to court orders. She assured Court Registrars that guidelines would be issued to tackle this issue effectively.

The Office of the Judicial Secretary intends to provide clear directives on how to prevent misuse of court orders by fraudsters. They urged all Court Registrars to stay vigilant and adhere to these forthcoming guidelines promptly.

This series of events highlights the importance of proper authorization and communication within the judicial system.

The original circular, although well-intentioned to potentially enhance security measures, was not officially sanctioned.

This misunderstanding has now been rectified, with the Judicial Secretary taking steps to ensure that future directives are properly authorized and communicated.