President John Mahama has sworn in 37 new Justices of the High Court, with a call for unwavering integrity, impartiality, and professionalism in the
President John Mahama has sworn in 37 new Justices of the High Court, with a call for unwavering integrity, impartiality, and professionalism in the administration of justice.
The swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday, October 23, at the Jubilee House, where the new judges took the Oath of Allegiance, the Judicial Oath, and the Oath of Secrecy before receiving their instruments of appointment.
Addressing the gathering, President Mahama said the appointments signified more than a routine administrative exercise, describing it as a reaffirmation of Ghana’s commitment to the rule of law and democratic governance.
“This ceremony represents more than an appointment. It is a renewal of our faith in the enduring principle that justice is the fairness pillar of our democracy and that Ghana shall always be governed by law, never by the whims of capricious power,” he stated.
He emphasized the crucial role of the High Court as the “people’s court,” where the legal system most directly affects citizens. The President urged the new judges to maintain both the reality and perception of incorruptibility.
“Be incorruptible, not only in fact, but also in perception. Let every citizen who appears before you believe that their fate rests solely on the evidence and the law, never on influence or connections,” he cautioned.
Touching on the link between justice and national development, President Mahama noted that economic progress and social stability cannot thrive without a strong and credible judiciary.
“Justice and development are not separate ideals; they are inseparable twins of the same mother. A nation that invests in infrastructure but neglects the rule of law builds its progress on shifting sands,” he remarked.
The newly appointed justices are expected to strengthen public confidence in the justice system and contribute to building a fair, stable, and democratic society.