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By
Gifty Amofa / Hafsa Obeng, RNG
Accra, July 30, GNA – Justice Sophia Ophelia
Adjiriba Adinyira, a judge of the Supreme Court on Tuesday instructed the judges to stick to the
judicial oath ensuring that justice is done in all cases
the direction and the keeping of the lawyers to respect the deadlines.
They should not allow judges to delay trials
needlessly deny justice to people because some lawyers sometimes come to court
unprepared and request an adjournment, inter alia to the detriment of their
customers.
She was talking at her farewell ceremony
(withdrawing from active service) held at the Supreme Court in Accra on
Tuesday.
Judge Adinyira said some lawyers waste
the time and money of their clients by seeking minor legal points to the Supreme Court.
By neglecting the underlying case pending before the court of first instance, this
she said that judges should take note.
She regretted that the members of the
may not provide adequate legal services through legal aid to the
poor and marginalized in society.
Ms. Adinyira said what she would miss most
now that she had bowed out would be, joy on the faces of the marginalized
and vulnerable people who win their lawsuits against all odds.
She thanked the members of the Bar for their
tolerance offered him during his 45 years of service in the administration of
justice and members of the judiciary for their support.
Justice Sophia A.B Akuffo, Chief Justice
describes his colleague as one of the distinguished people who will serve Ghana
the highest court in the country.
She said "to be exemplary in the judicial field
Service, Sister Sophia, "as she affectionately calls him," worked with
his diligence and his ability to serve have made us all proud. "
The Chief Justice said that she had respect for
his patriotism and his contribution to the advancement of democracy and
constitutionalism.
She said that she had shown excellence and a great
credit to the nation and went beyond the borders of Ghana,
adding that the only thing that the service can render him is to strive to
to walk in his steps.
Judge Jones Dotse, Supreme Court Judge
describes his colleague as diligent, thus drawing the attention of the
the leadership of the Ghana Bar in no time at regional and national level
levels.
Speaking on behalf of the Supreme Court
The judges, he said that his rise since 1989 had been phenomenal, saying, she was
someone who was committed to the well-being and well-being of children and deeply
religious as she dedicated part of her busy schedule to support the Anglican
Congregation in Ho.
Judge Dotse stated that she was doing her job
with distinction, admiration and perfection as a judge at the Supreme Court and
treated difficult cases with ease.
He said, "Justice, Ms. Adinyira, is a
said his spirit and an exceptional judge.
Mrs. Gloria Akuffo, Attorney General (AG) and
The Minister of Justice described Judge Adinyira as a support whose ideas had
allowed him (as Auditor General) to address some of the challenges of the office
occupied.
Mr. Anthony Forson, President of Ghana
The Bar Association stated that Judge Adinyira distinguished herself
his career and became an ornament not only for his family but also for his friends, his members
of the fraternity of justice, Ghana and the world.
He praised her for her honesty and integrity
who had brought her so far.
Judge Adinyira joined the bench of judges as high
Judge of the Court in September 1989, appointed Judge at the Court of Appeal in 1999 and
the Supreme Court in 2006.
She served as a judge at the United Nations
Tribunal (UNAT), New York and Geneva, President of UNAT, Vice President of the UN
Court of Appeal.
Judge Adinyira began her career in 1973
Deputy Attorney and has so far received awards, including one
national award for his contribution to improving the destiny of the
Ghanaian child of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Childhood.
GNA
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