Gambian Chief Justice Undertakes Study Visit to Ghana’s Judiciary

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

The visit, which began on Monday, October 19, 2026, offered both Judiciaries an opportunity to exchange knowledge, share experiences and discuss best practices in the administration of justice.

As part of his engagements, Chief Justice Faal met with Ghana’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Justices of the Supreme Court, Judicial Secretary Mr. Musah Ahmed, and the Director and management of the Ghana School of Law.

He also observed court proceedings at the Supreme Court in Accra before proceeding to Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, to observe proceedings at the Court of Appeal. During his stay in Kumasi, he paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

Chief Justice Faal was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Marian Faal; Gambian Judicial Secretary Mr. Abdou Conteh; Director-General of the Gambia Law School, Ms. Rougi Thomasi; and Protocol Officer Mr. Omar Jammeh.

The visit underscores the importance of judicial cooperation, knowledge-sharing and institutional partnerships in strengthening the administration of justice across both countries.