President John Dramani Mahama has charged newly appointed Justices of the Court of Appeal to uphold integrity, resist cynicism, and strengthen public trust in Ghana’s judicial system.
At a ceremony on Thursday, October 2, where 21 High Court Judges were sworn into the appellate bench, the President underscored the importance of judicial independence amid rising criticism of the courts.
He noted that while judicial decisions have increasingly come under public scrutiny, such engagement should not be seen as a threat, but as a reflection of citizens’ faith in the rule of law.
“Criticism of judgments is not the end of hope; it is the evidence of hope,” President Mahama said, adding that Ghanaians still believe in the courts because justice continues to shape their lives.
The President, however, cautioned against allowing skepticism to transform into cynicism, which he described as a dangerous belief that the judiciary serves only the powerful rather than the people.
He urged the new appellate judges to act as guardians of justice by ensuring fairness, impartiality, and consistency in their rulings.
“What we must guard against is cynicism – the corrosive belief that the courts no longer serve the people but only the powerful in society,” he warned.
President Mahama expressed confidence that the newly sworn-in justices will contribute to strengthening Ghana’s justice system at a time when faith in institutions is being tested.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
