1 week ago New Supreme Court judges pledge fairness, acknowledge family support

Justice Senyo Dzamefe, one of seven new justices sworn into Ghana’s Supreme Court on Thursday, has on behalf of his colleague justices assured Ghanaians of the court’s unwavering commitment to justice. Speaking on behalf of his fellow appointees after the swearing-in ceremony presided over by President John Dramani Mahama, Justice Dzamefe pledged that the new justices would serve without fear or favour.

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1 week ago “This robe is not simply a mark of office, wear it with wisdom” – Mahama urges newly sworn

President John Mahama has delivered a stirring charge to the newly appointed Supreme Court Justices, urging them to wear the robe of office not as a symbol of power but as a solemn trust reposed in them by the people of Ghana.

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1 week ago This robe is not simply a mark of office, wear it with wisdom

President John Mahama has delivered a stirring charge to the newly appointed Supreme Court Justices, urging them to wear the robe of office not as a symbol of power but as a solemn trust reposed in them by the people of Ghana.

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1 week ago Serve as stewards of justice, not arbiters of technicalities – Mahama charges new SC Justices

President John Mahama has urged newly appointed Justices of the Supreme Court to rise above procedural formalities and dedicate themselves to delivering real justice for Ghanaians.

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1 week ago Mahama called for a cap on Supreme Court justices, but he has appointed 7 in 6 months

The National Imam of Shia, Sheikh Abubakar Kamaldeen, has questioned President John Mahama for appointing 7 Supreme Court justices in 6 months after telling Ghanaians he would place a cap on nominations. At the Muslim National Thanksgiving Day in Accra Tuesday, Sheikh Kamaldeen, right in front of President Mahama expressed concern over what he said was the increasing manipulation of the judiciary by politicians and referenced President Mahama's contradiction in opposition and in government to buttress his point of judicial manipulation, which he said has increased the people's lack of confidence in the judiciary.

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3 w. ago ‘Frivolous and vexatious’ – Committee cites constitutional immunity in quashing petition against Justice Ackaah

The Parliamentary Appointments Committee has dismissed a petition against Supreme Court nominee Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo. The Committee branded it “frivolous, vexatious, and a complete abuse of process” on Friday, June 20. Committee Chairman Bernard Ahiafor anchored the decision in Article 127(3) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, which shields judges from legal action over judicial acts. […]

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3 w. ago Review Supreme Court’s jurisdiction before capping judge appointments – Justice Amaleboba

Supreme Court Judge Nominee, Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, has called for a careful review of the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction before any decision is made to cap the number of judges appointed to it.

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4 w. ago Justice Sir Dennis Adjei advocates abolition of mandatory death penalty in Ghana

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, has urged the abolition of the mandatory death penalty in Ghana, arguing that judges should be granted the discretion to impose alternative sentences in capital cases.

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4 w. ago Capping Supreme Court judges won’t be helpful – Justice Suurbaareh

Supreme Court judge nominee Justice Gbiel Suurbaareh has opposed calls to cap the number of Supreme Court justices in Ghana. He argued that such a move would hinder the judiciary’s efficiency, given the court’s heavy workload. Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, Justice Suurbaareh emphasized that the current open-ended system allows […]

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4 w. ago Once I put on my judicial cap, my faith has nothing to do with judgement – Supreme Court nominee

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Sir Dennis Adjei, has affirmed his unwavering commitment to impartiality in the discharge of judicial duties, stating that his religious beliefs will never influence his decisions from the bench.

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4 w. ago Justice Dzamefe backs AI, virtual courts to tackle delays in justice delivery

Supreme Court nominee and Court of Appeal Judge, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, has endorsed the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and virtual court systems as effective tools to help reduce delays in Ghana’s justice delivery system. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, 16 June 2025, Justice Dzamefe proposed a combination of judicial reforms and digital […]

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4 w. ago Appointment must be based on merit, not quotas – Justice Dzamefe on gender parity

Justice Senyo Dzamefe, a nominee to the Supreme Court, has asserted that gender parity in appointments should be rooted in meritocracy rather than driven solely by the need to meet numerical targets.

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