Be stewards of Justice and Conscience- Prez Mahama to New Supreme Court Justices

President John Dramani Mahama has called on the newly appointed Supreme Court Justices to rise above legal technicalities and serve as “stewards of justice and conscience”, emphasizing their dual responsibility to uphold both the letter and spirit of the Constitution.

Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of seven new Justices at the Jubilee House, President Mahama described their elevation as a moment of national renewal and a reaffirmation of Ghana’s commitment to judicial integrity.

“You’re expected to serve not as arbiters of technicalities, but as stewards of justice and conscience.Yours is not only a legal role, but a moral responsibility to safeguard our Constitution’s spirit and interpret it in ways that advance the common good and protect the most vulnerable in our society.”

President Mahama underscored that the appointments reflect not only the legal acumen of the Justices but also the hopes of a nation seeking to rebuild trust in its institutions.

“All of you come onto the Supreme Court with vast experience and a solid knowledge of the law, and are deserving of this high office,” he said.

He reminded the bench that the Supreme Court is the final custodian of Ghana’s laws, and must inspire public confidence through fairness, impartiality, and courage.

“It is to this court that people turn when their freedoms are threatened, when justice seems distant, or when the complexities of modern governance test the Constitution,” he added.

The seven newly sworn-in Justices, all elevated from the Court of Appeal after rigorous parliamentary vetting, are:

* Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei
* Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh
* Justice Senyo Dzamefe
* Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo
* Justice Philip Bright Mensah
* Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo
* Justice Hafisata Amaleboba