President John Dramani Mahama urged newly appointed justices of the Supreme Court to remain unwavering in their commitment to integrity, fairness, and impartiality, reminding them of the solemn oath they had taken to serve the people of Ghana with honour and distinction.
The President made this call during a swearing-in ceremony held at the Jubilee House on Thursday, July 3, where seven new justices were officially inducted into the nation’s highest court.
The expansion of the Supreme Court bench is aimed at bolstering the judiciary’s capacity to manage its rising workload, particularly as the country prepares for sensitive constitutional and electoral matters in the near future.
The appointments followed thorough scrutiny and endorsement by the Appointments Committee of Parliament. Each of the newly sworn-in judges has risen through the judicial ranks, having served on the Court of Appeal with extensive legal backgrounds and years of experience on the bench.
Among those sworn in were Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, Justice Philip Bright Mensah, Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo, and Justice Hafisata Amaleboba.
In his address, President Mahama highlighted the judiciary’s vital role in preserving democratic order and upholding the rule of law.
He emphasized that the decisions of the court have far-reaching implications for the governance of the country and called on the new justices to approach their responsibilities with diligence, professionalism, and a deep sense of national duty.
The appointments were made in accordance with Article 144 of the 1992 Constitution, having gone through the required procedures including advice from the Judicial Council, consultation with the Council of State, and final approval by Parliament.
With their elevation, the bench is expected to benefit from enhanced judicial competence and efficiency as it takes on an increasingly complex docket of cases.
