President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in 37 new High Court judges, charging them to uphold justice, integrity, and fairness in the discharge of their duties.
At a brief ceremony held at the Jubilee House in Accra on Thursday, October 23, President Mahama urged the new judges to remain impartial, apply the law without fear or favour, and protect the rights of all citizens.
He emphasised that the effective administration of justice is central to Ghana’s democracy and economic stability.
President Mahama used the opportunity to praise Ghana’s judiciary for its strong commitment to gender representation, describing it as a model of affirmative action worth emulating.
He underscored that the judiciary continues to set an impressive standard in ensuring equal opportunities for women in leadership.
“Even though I am the appointing authority, I want to commend the judiciary when it comes to affirmative action and gender. You are doing far better than the executive,” he said.
He noted that recent judicial appointments, including those to the Court of Appeal, reflected significant female representation. “A short while ago, we swore in Appeal Court judges, and a good number — almost the majority — were women. Again, I see that women are well represented here in this batch of High Court judges. Congratulations, and I ask the executive people sitting here to emulate your example,” he added.
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