President John Dramani Mahama has urged the thirty-seven (37) newly sworn-in High Court Judges to uphold judicial independence and deliver judgments with precision and clarity, using language that is accessible to all.
On Thursday, October 23, 2025, President Mahama swore in the new judges as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s judiciary and enhance its capacity to manage an increasing caseload, particularly in anticipation of key constitutional and electoral matters.
The swearing-in followed a thorough vetting process and approval by the Appointments Committee of Parliament.
LIVESTREAMED: President Mahama swears in 37 new High Court Judges
Addressing the judges during the ceremony, President Mahama underscored the importance of being swift, humane, and transparent in the discharge of their duties to build public trust in Ghana’s legal and judicial systems.
“It’s a call for relevance and accessibility. Justice must not hide behind robes, it must walk among the people. Justice must be swift, humane, and delivered in a language people understand. Democracy rests not only on elections but on the rule of law, and justice is its very soul. It is justice that keeps liberty alive in our hearts,” the President stated.
He further highlighted his administration’s ongoing judicial reforms, including modernisation of court processes and the expansion of e-justice platforms to enhance efficiency and transparency.
“We are reforming court processes, modernising the judicial structure, and expanding e-justice platforms to improve speed and transparency. But no reform can succeed without values. Fairness and integrity must remain the lifeblood of our justice system,” he added.
President Mahama also called for unity and collaboration between members of the Bar and the Bench in service to the Ghanaian people.
“I urge members of the Bar to honor their duties as officers of the court, to assist the Bench, not frustrate it; to seek justice, not merely score victories,” he concluded.
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