President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned High Court judges against needless adjournments and undue delays in the adjudication of cases.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of 37 new High Court judges on October 23, 2025, he emphasised that justice thrives when the bench and the bar work in partnership rather than as adversaries.
“I urge members of the bar to honour their duty as officers of the court to assist the bench, not frustrate it to seek justice, not merely to score victory. Let us end the culture of needless adjournments and delays,” the President stated.
President Mahama reaffirms government’s commitment to judicial independence
President Mahama reaffirmed his government’s commitment to defending judicial independence while urging judges to uphold discipline and efficiency in their work.
“As President, I wish to reaffirm my government’s unwavering commitment to defending judicial independence. Yet with that freedom comes the sacred duty to uphold ethical discipline and professional excellence. The measure of our national greatness lies in how we treat our weakest citizens,” he indicated.
President Mahama further called for the adoption of technology to promote timely justice delivery.
“Let us embrace efficiency and the digital transformation of our courts. For as the saying goes, when lawyers play with time, justice becomes a casualty. Let the High Court be both the temple of the law and the house of humanity,” he noted.
Be humane and incorruptible in your judgement – President Mahama to new High Court Judges
He reminded the new judges that behind every case lies a human story that deserves fairness and compassion.
“Behind every written affidavit is a human story of loss, of hope, of survival. A dismissed teacher, a family displaced, a young person wrongfully accused. In each of these cases, the judge is the final line between despair and dignity,” President Mahama said.
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