The Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has authorized members of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to refrain from attending court proceedings on Monday, June 30, 2025, in observance of Martyrs’ Day.
In a circular addressed to all judges and magistrates nationwide, the Acting Chief Justice explained that the exemption aligns with tradition, allowing legal practitioners to take part in the solemn commemoration of judges who lost their lives while serving the nation.
“In conformity with tradition, approval has been granted for members of the Ghana Bar Association to withdraw their services from court appearances on Monday, 30th June 2025,” the statement read.
Martyrs’ Day is observed annually to honour the memory of Justices Fred Poku Sarkodee, Cecilia Koranteng-Addow, and Kwadwo Agyei Agyapong, as well as Major Sam Acquah (Rtd.), who were abducted and murdered on June 30, 1982, in one of the darkest episodes of Ghana’s political history.
The directive was also copied to the Acting Judicial Secretary, the Court Manager of the Law Court Complex, Supervising High Court Judges, and all Registrars to ensure proper coordination and adherence.
