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Don’t force lawyers to appear in court during legal vacation – GBA backs Adu Boahen’s lawyers
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has appealed to the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to ensure that judges adhere to the established rules and traditions governing Ghana’s legal vacation.
In a letter dated Monday, August 10, 2026 and addressed to the Chief Justice, the GBA said the legal vacation, which runs from August 1 to September 30, is intended to provide judges, lawyers and judicial staff with a period of respite following the demanding court calendar.
According to the GBA, compelling lawyers to attend court despite their unavailability undermines the purpose of the legal vacation and departs from established judicial practice.
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