GhIS President and Governing Council members in a courtesy visit to the Acting Chief Justice.

Accra, Ghana – July 10, 2025 – The President and members of the Governing Council of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) paid a courtesy call on the Acting Chief Justice of Ghana, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. The meeting sought to explore avenues for enhanced collaboration between GhIS and the Judiciary, particularly in the areas of technical support, property protection, and dispute resolution.

Key Highlights of Discussion

• Land Disputes: The Judiciary continues to rely on cadastral plans and the expertise of licensed Professional Land Surveyors registered with the Lands Commission.
• Construction Disputes: Quantity Surveyors from GhIS play a key role in the resolution of construction-related litigation.
• Valuation & Probate: Estate Surveyors are actively involved in property valuation and probate matters. A formal paper on probate valuation was submitted to the Judiciary two years ago.
• Training for Judicial Staff: A request was made for training sessions in construction disputes, valuation, map reading, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
• ADR Referrals: The Judiciary currently refers suitable cases to GhIS for ADR facilitation.
• Technical Collaboration: Recommendations were made to develop a probate valuation template, revive dormant joint committees, and engage in land demarcation exercises for Judicial Service property.
• Technical Support: GhIS proposed involving professional surveyor assessors to assist courts in complex technical matters, and training surveyors to understand judicial protocols for enhanced service delivery.
• Property Protection: GhIS pledged support in conducting value-for-money assessments, reclaiming encroached properties, and helping secure court lands nationwide.

Action Points

• GhIS to submit a list of members in good standing to the Judicial Service.
• Joint collaboration on ADR training and property protection initiatives.
• Address concerns regarding delayed survey reports and the impartiality of surveyors during court proceedings.

His Lordship Justice Baffoe-Bonnie welcomed the initiative and emphasized the need for closer collaboration to improve justice delivery, noting that technical professionals play a critical role in ensuring fair and efficient court processes.

In response, GhIS President, Surv. Kofi Obeng-Ayirebi, assured the Acting Chief Justice of the Institution’s readiness to provide all necessary technical support and training to enhance judicial effectiveness across the country.

Group photo: GhIS leadership with the Acting Chief Justice and his team.

GhIS Delegation

• Surv. Kofi Obeng-Ayirebi (President)
• Surv. Emmanuel Kofi Cobbold (Snr. Vice President)
• Surv. Beatrice Akpene Kom (Hon. Secretary)
• Surv. Patrick Mireku, Esq (Hon. Treasurer)
• Surv. Osei Agyeman Badu (Chair, QS Division)
• Surv. Dr. Tina Dzigbordi Wemegah (Chair, LS Division)
• Surv. John Christian Acquaah (Fmr. Chair, LS Division & GhIS-JS Joint Committee Member)
• Surv. Ing. Gustav Kplom Asamoah (Member, GC, PAC)
• Ms. Priscilla Agyeiwaa Kyere (Secretariat Staff)

Judicial Service Team

• His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie (Acting Chief Justice)
• His Lordship Justice Richard Adjei Frimpong (Supreme Court Justice)
• His Lordship Justice Henry Kwofie (Supreme Court Justice)
• Mr. Cyril Ablade (Director, Estates)
• Mr. Joseph Adjoteye (Deputy Director, Estates)
• Frederick Baidoo (Director, HR Department)
• Ms. Sheila Ahene (Deputy Director, HR Department)
• Mr. Charles Baidoo (Acting Director, Court Services)
• Mrs. Ruby Dankwa-Smith (Office of the Acting Chief Justice)

This engagement reaffirms GhIS’s commitment to supporting national institutions through professional expertise and technical collaboration.

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