President John Mahama has inducted 37 new High Court Justices, urging them to maintain the highest levels of integrity, impartiality, and professionalism in administering justice. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Jubilee House on Thursday, October 23, where the judges took the Oath of Allegiance, the Judicial Oath, and the Oath of Secrecy before receiving their appointment instruments from the President.
In his remarks, President Mahama emphasised that the event was not merely a formal induction, but a reaffirmation of Ghana’s commitment to the rule of law and the principle that justice is the foundation of democracy. “This ceremony stands for more than an appointment. It renews our confidence in the enduring belief that justice is the bedrock of our democracy and that Ghana will always be governed by law, not by arbitrary power,” he stated.
President Mahama noted that the High Court serves as the “people’s court,” where the law most directly touches the daily lives of citizens. He urged the judges to remain incorruptible and to ensure their judgments are guided only by the law and evidence presented.
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.
The President further stated the link between justice and development, stressing that good governance, investor confidence, and social stability all depend on a credible and efficient 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 said.
The newly sworn-in judges are expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening the judiciary’s contribution to national stability, fairness, and trust in Ghana’s justice system.
Source: Prince Adu-Owusu
