Mahama swears in three new Supreme Court justices

President John Mahama recently swore in three new justices to the Supreme Court of Ghana. In his address during the ceremony on Thursday, September 10, at the Jubilee House, Mahama emphasized the importance of the Supreme Court in the nation's democratic system as the country's highest judicial authority. He stated that the Court's decisions have far-reaching consequences, ranging from interpreting the Constitution to addressing matters of national importance and shaping the development of Ghana's laws.

Mahama stressed that the Supreme Court's authority should not be derived from political influence or force, but rather from the trust and confidence of the Ghanaian people. He noted that the Court's decisions must be free from political or external interference, and that citizens should have faith that matters brought before it will be determined impartially and strictly in accordance with the law.

The President highlighted that appointment to the Supreme Court requires more than just legal expertise; appointees must also possess sound judgment, personal integrity, intellectual courage, patience, and a deep commitment to justice.