The Aflao Traditional Council is firmly against moving the High Court serving the Ketu South Municipality. They want any redevelopment to happen at the court’s current location in Denu. This strong stand was made public in a resolution passed at an emergency meeting.
Chiefs and elders of the Council expressed worry about the proposal. They see it as an unnecessary attempt to shift the court from its long-standing site. Torgbui Nyakeli Tortsofia VII, Chief of Wudoaba, voiced the Council's united opinion. The Council plans to formally invite the Municipal Chief Executive and Assembly Members to discuss this. They acknowledge the existing court building is in poor condition. However, they believe the problem is with the infrastructure itself. They argue for reconstruction and expansion at the present KETU SOUTH MUNICIPALITY site.
The current site is considered the most convenient. It is strategically placed for delivering justice across the southern part of the VOLTA REGION. It serves many towns including Ketu South, Ketu North, Akatsi South, Akatsi North, and parts of the Anlo area. Moving the court will cause significant problems. Litigants, lawyers, and security agencies will face inconvenience. This could hurt the efficient delivery of justice. Aflao is a busy border town and a center for business. Its population and economic activity are growing fast. This leads to more legal cases that need to be close to the courts. The Council also noted that other courts have been moved away from Aflao before. These include Magistrate and Circuit Courts. Relocating the High Court would further reduce access to justice in this populous and active part of the municipality.
The Aflao Traditional Council is urging key government bodies. They want the Judicial Service and the Ministry of Local Government to reject the relocation plan. Instead, they ask for a new, modern High Court to be built at the current location. The Council promises to help with rebuilding. They will mobilize local support and seek partnerships for success. They also call on the Ketu South Municipal Assembly to rethink its stance. Broad consultations with traditional leaders and other groups are needed. Any decision made without considering public feelings and history could cause unhappiness. This could also damage trust in government institutions. The Council remains committed to ensuring justice is accessible and development is balanced in the municipality.