The Judicial Service of Ghana is set to deploy an artificial intelligence-powered judicial assistant to all 445 judges and magistrates across the country in a move aimed at improving efficiency and speeding up justice delivery.
The initiative, developed through a partnership between Kwame AI and the Judicial Service, is being described as one of the most ambitious technology integrations in Africa’s justice sector.
Under the programme, every judge and magistrate will receive access to an AI-powered platform known as Eskwai Clerk.
According to Kwame AI, the tool is designed to assist judicial officers with legal research, document analysis and the drafting of rulings and judgments. However, the company stressed that the technology will operate under full human oversight and will not replace judicial decision-making.
The platform is expected to provide quicker access to legal resources and help judges manage growing caseloads.
Kwame AI noted that Ghana’s courts face increasing pressure because a relatively small number of judges and magistrates serve a population of more than 35 million people.
The company added that Ghana’s judge-to-population ratio remains higher than that of countries such as Canada and the United States, placing additional strain on the justice system.
Co-founder of Kwame AI, Joojo Boateng, said the partnership forms part of broader efforts to improve justice delivery through technology.
He explained that the initiative builds on previous collaboration with the Legal Aid Commission aimed at expanding access to justice using artificial intelligence tools.
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie described the introduction of the AI assistant as a major milestone in modernising Ghana’s judiciary.
He said technology should complement human expertise rather than replace it.
“Embracing technology within our judicial processes transcends mere efficiency; it is fundamentally about ensuring that justice is both accessible and expeditious for all citizens of Ghana,” he said.
According to the Chief Justice, the introduction of Eskwai Clerk marks a transformative step toward a modern judiciary where technology strengthens the rule of law.
As part of the rollout, judges and magistrates will undergo training to ensure the responsible use of the AI system.
Officials said Eskwai Clerk will function strictly as a support tool and that judicial discretion and final decision-making authority will remain with judges.
The Judicial Service believes the initiative will help reduce delays in case processing and improve the overall administration of justice in Ghana.
