By: Enock Ankomah
A memorandum of understanding between the Judicial Service of Ghana and the Ghana Statistical Service has been described as a major step toward strengthening justice delivery and public sector governance.
Speaking on behalf of the Chief Justice, Gabriel Scott Pwamang said the agreement reflects a shared commitment to improving transparency, efficiency, and accountability through evidence-based administration.
He noted that the initiative will focus on administrative data such as case backlogs, workload distribution, appeals, and access to courts, while safeguarding judicial independence and the integrity of judicial decisions. Justice Pwamang emphasized that justice is not only delivered in courtrooms but sustained through efficient systems.
He explained that the use of reliable data will enable better deployment of judges and court staff, early identification of inefficiencies, and stronger justification for infrastructure and budgetary needs.
He added that the agreement would allow the judiciary to manage its operations more proactively and improve engagement with the public and other arms of government.
Meanwhile, Government Statistician Alhassan Iddrisu said the partnership brings the judiciary into the national data coordination framework, marking a significant shift toward measuring fairness, efficiency, and accountability in justice delivery.
According to him, the initiative builds on recent efforts by the Ghana Statistical Service to integrate administrative data across ministries, departments, and agencies to improve national planning. He noted that the agreement is backed by the Statistical Service Act and will facilitate standardized data collection, sharing, and analysis, without interfering in judicial outcomes.
Dr. Iddrisu further stressed that the effective use of administrative data will help address longstanding challenges such as fragmented data systems, limited coordination, and underutilization of existing information.
He added that timely and consistent data would support better policy decisions, balanced workload distribution, and improved service delivery across the justice sector.
Both officials underscored the importance of implementation, noting that the success of the agreement will depend on strong coordination, adherence to data protection standards, and continuous monitoring. They expressed confidence that the collaboration would lead to a more efficient, transparent, and responsive justice system, ultimately strengthening public trust and supporting national development.
