The Sekyere Kumawu District has commissioned a newly built District Court in Kumawu to strengthen the administration of justice and improve access to judicial services for residents of the district and neighbouring communities.
The commissioning ceremony was held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Kumawu. The facility was officially commissioned by His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.
The event brought together several dignitaries and stakeholders, including Hon. Kwasi Amankwaa, the Kumawu District Chief Executive (DCE); ASP James Osei-Antwi, the Kumawu District Police Commander; traditional leaders; and the management and staff of the Kumawu District Court, among other invited guests.
The Kumawu Newly commissioned District Court is located behind Kumawu Health Insurance Office, Off Kumawu-Bodomase Road.
The Chief Justice, in his brief address, encouraged the management and staff of the court to uphold the principles of fairness, transparency and impartiality in the administration of justice.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie emphasised on the importance of ensuring that justice is administered fairly to all people, irrespective of their social or economic status. He urged the court’s personnel to discharge their duties professionally and uphold the rule of law in serving the people.
He further stressed that the newly commissioned court is expected to promote fairness and equality for residents of Kumawu and surrounding communities by providing a judicial facility where people can seek justice and have their cases heard.
The commissioning of the new Kumawu District Court marks an important development in the district’s judicial infrastructure. The facility is expected to support the delivery of justice and bring judicial services closer to residents who require legal assistance and dispute resolution.
Residents of Kumawu and neighbouring communities are expected to benefit from the facility as it serves as a centre for the administration of justice within the district.
