President John Dramani Mahama has sworn into office the seven new justices of the Supreme Court.
He swore them in at a ceremony held at the seat of government, the Jubilee House in Accra, on Thursday, July 3.
During the exercise, President Mahama stated that an independent judiciary is not a threat to the government.
He said it is a partner in development.
“We need justices who are not swayed by popularity or pressure but are anchored in the constitution and driven by a genuine desire to uphold justice without fear or favor,” he said.
The seven newly confirmed Justices, whose appointments follow rigorous parliamentary approval and vetting processes earlier this year, are:
- Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei
- Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh
- Justice Senyo Dzamefe
- Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo
- Justice Philip Bright Mensah
- Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo
- Justice Hafisata Amaleboba
President Mahama underscored the critical role of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law and safeguarding Ghana’s democratic principles.
He charged the new justices to uphold integrity, fairness, and impartiality in their dispensation of justice, reminding them of the solemn oath they had taken to serve the nation.
President Mahama further made the point that the courts should be protected from political interference.
“We must protect our courts from political interference, economic manipulation, and public intimidation,” he said.
