The Office of the Judicial Secretary has announced the indefinite postponement of the swearing-in ceremony for 41 newly appointed High Court judges, which was originally scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Jubilee House.
In a circular signed by Mr. Musah Ahmed, Judicial Secretary, the notice explained that the event had been postponed “due to unforeseen circumstances,” adding that a new date would be communicated in due course.
The circular was copied to the Acting Chief Justice, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, the Secretary to the President, and members of the Judicial Council.
“You are to take notice that due to unforeseen circumstances, the planned swearing-in of newly selected High Court Judges scheduled to take place tomorrow, Thursday, 9th October, 2025, at the Jubilee House has been postponed indefinitely,” the circular stated.
The postponed ceremony was to have been presided over by President John Dramani Mahama, who was expected to officially swear in the 41 judges as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Ghana’s judiciary and enhance access to justice. The appointments follow the recent induction of 21 new Court of Appeal Justices at the same venue, a move widely seen as part of broader judicial reforms.
Among the newly appointed High Court judges are H/H Naa Amerley Akowuah, H/H Eleanor Kakra Barnes-Botchway, H/H Franklin Titus-Glover, H/H Rosemarie Afua Asante, H/H Jonathan Avogo, H/H Malcolm Ewoenam Bedzrah, and 35 others. The appointees include both experienced legal practitioners and emerging judicial officers drawn from across the country.
The event was expected to attract high-ranking government officials, members of the Judicial Council, and senior figures within the legal fraternity. It was also anticipated to mark another milestone in Ghana’s judicial capacity-building efforts, aimed at improving efficiency and expediting court proceedings nationwide.
While the reasons for the postponement remain unclear, sources within the Judicial Service suggest it may be linked to logistical or scheduling challenges. The Service has, however, assured that a new date for the ceremony will be announced in due course.
By Wisdom Sarfo
