A two-decade law house has been commissioned on Monday, June 10 2024 to serve as the new head office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice.
The ten-storey edifice adjacent to the High Court Complex in Accra ends the dilemma of state attorneys operating from makeshift structures, which the Attorney General, Godfred Dame described as deplorable.
“Some of the lawyers were operating from containers, a situation I found very deplorable. I deemed it unacceptable for Attorneys who attend to important matters of the State… some of whom are IVY League scholars to be using containers as their officers,” Mr. Dame said while delivering his speech.
The Attorney General speaking pledged to ensure that all regional offices under his Ministry are housed in at least three-storey buildings, ending the practice of operating from makeshift structures.
According to him, the practice where state Attorneys in various regions operate from makeshift structures or within the office complexes of other state institutions must be a thing of the past.
The Law House project began in 2001 and was initially expected to be completed in May 2004 but was terminated and re-awarded in January 2023.
The revised project, now a ten-storey structure with a two-level basement, boasts modern facilities, including conference rooms, 130 office spaces, 120 parking lots, and an eating area.
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, while acknowledging the importance of building courts, emphasized the need for dedicated resources toward legal education reforms and other projects to enhance justice delivery.
