President John Dramani Mahama charged the seven new Justices of the Supreme Court to uphold the highest ideals of fairness, impartiality, integrity, and courage as they assume their new responsibilities during the swearing in.
The ceremony, held at the Jubilee House on Thursday, July 3, 2025, follows the parliamentary approval of the nominees, despite opposition from the Minority in Parliament, who raised concerns about the transparency of the nomination process and unresolved issues during the vetting.
The appointments were made in accordance with Article 144 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates consultation with the Judicial Council and the Council of State, along with parliamentary approval.
In his address, President Mahama described the judiciary as the final custodian of the nation’s laws and the guardian of Ghana’s democracy. He emphasized that the Supreme Court plays a crucial role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of citizens, especially during times when constitutional and electoral matters test the resilience of the legal system.
“The Supreme Court of Ghana stands as a final custodian of our laws, the guardian of our democracy and the protector of the rights and liberties of all our citizens. It is to this Court that people turn when their freedoms are threatened, when justice seems distant, or when the complexities of modern governance tests the Constitution,” the President stated.
He reminded the new Justices that their role extends beyond legal interpretation, urging them to serve as stewards of justice and conscience, and to approach their work with a sense of moral responsibility that prioritizes the common good and protects the vulnerable in society.
“As justices of this noble institution, you are called not merely to interpret the law, but to embody its highest ideals, which are fairness, impartiality, integrity, and courage. You are expected to serve not as arbiters of technicalities, but as stewards of justice and conscience.”
The newly inducted Justices are Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Justice Philip Bright Mensah, Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, and Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo.
Their appointments come at a critical time as the judiciary prepares to adjudicate significant constitutional and electoral matters in the lead-up to key national events.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Hamdia Mohammed
