Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has assured that his office is taking drastic measures to reform the jury system.
He said this during a meeting with the family of the late Maxwell Adam Mahama.
It will be recalled that 12 persons, including a former assembly member of Denkyira Obuasi in the Central Region, were sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of the late Mahama.
The Attorney General attributed the delays during Major Maxwell Mahama’s trial to a faulty juror system.
Despite a life sentence verdict for 12 accused persons, Mr Dame acknowledged avoidable delays that extended the trial to over six years.
Mr Dame expressed the government’s commitment to reforming the juror system, aiming to eliminate delays in criminal trials.
Speaking to the family, he revealed ongoing initiatives to amend criminal procedure laws and reform the justice system.
He highlighted a recent bill presented to the cabinet, seeking to address issues related to the jury system.
In response, Major Mahama’s mother, Veronica Bamford, expressed gratitude that her son, armed during the attack, had not shot anyone.
She highlighted Major Mahama’s restraint and noted that he had received an award for being the best shot in his intake.
