By William Yaw Owusu

Saturday, 30 September 2006
THE Chief Justice, Mr G. K. Acquah, on Thursday on behalf of the Judicial Service signed the book of condolence for Mr Justice D. F. Annan at the Ga Mantse’s Palace in Accra.

He was accompanied by almost all the Superior Court judges in Accra, the Judicial Secretary, Mrs. Regina Apotsi, as well as some senior officers of the Service.

The judges and officials also took turns to sign the book in memory of the late Justice Annan.

Paying tribute to the departed son of Ghana, the Chief Justice described him as "one of the greatest judges that Ghana ever produced.

"When he was even at the Circuit Court, his judgements were being recorded in the Ghana Law Report. This shows the quality of work that he did in the administration of justice."

Mr Justice Acquah said "Justice Annan spent his youthful years with us and when he retired, he continued to give us advice from behind the scene."

He said the late Justice Annan conducted himself with distinction adding that "his death is a loss not only to the Judicial Service but also the entire nation.

He promised that the judiciary will send a ‘powerful’ delegation to the funeral which commences on October 5 through to October 7.

They later presented drinks and an unspecified amount to the bereaved family.