Gambian Chief Justice undertakes five-day study visit to Ghana’s Judiciary

The Chief Justice of The Gambia, Justice Edrissa M. O. Faal, has undertaken a five-day study visit to Ghana’s Judiciary to strengthen bilateral cooperation and promote the exchange of knowledge between the two judicial institutions.

The visit, which began on Monday, October 19, 2026, provided a platform for the two judiciaries to share experiences and discuss issues relating to the administration of justice.

During his stay, Chief Justice Faal held engagements with Ghana’s Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Justices of the Supreme Court, Judicial Secretary Musah Ahmed, and the director and management of the Ghana School of Law.

As part of the programme, the visiting Chief Justice observed proceedings at the Supreme Court in Accra before travelling to Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, to observe proceedings at the Court of Appeal.

He also paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, during his visit to Kumasi.

Chief Justice Faal was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Marian Faal; the Judicial Secretary of The Gambia’s Judiciary, Mr. Abdou Conteh; the Director-General of the Gambia Law School, Ms. Rougi Thomasi; and a protocol officer, Mr. Omar Jammeh.