Seven new Supreme Court Justices sworn in; President Mahama urges independence and integrity
President John Mahama has sworn in seven newly appointed Justices of the Supreme Court in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Jubilee House in Accra on Thursday, July 3, 2025, as he described the judiciary as a crucial partner in national development rather than a threat to the government.
The appointment follows parliamentary approval and vetting, by Article 144 of the 1992 Constitution.
The new Justices, Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Senyo Dzamefe, Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, Philip Bright Mensah, Janapare Bartels-Kodwo, and Hafisata Amaleboba. Several of them are experienced jurists promoted from the Court of Appeal.
Addressing the gathering, President Mahama emphasized the importance of judicial independence, stressing that the courts must be free from external influence.
“An independent judiciary is not a threat to government. It is a partner in development,” the President said. “We must protect our courts from political interference, economic manipulation, and public intimidation.”
He noted that the newly appointed justices are expected to be guided not by public pressure or personal biases but by a commitment to constitutional principles and impartial justice.
President Mahama stated, “We need justices who are not swayed by popularity or pressure but are anchored in the constitution and driven by a genuine desire to uphold justice without fear or favour”.
The Supreme Court, which under the Constitution must include the Chief Justice and not fewer than nine other justices, plays a central role in interpreting the Constitution and acts as the final court of appeal.
The addition of the seven new judges is expected to improve the court’s ability to manage an expanding docket, including cases involving constitutional interpretation, high-stakes electoral disputes, and complex civil and criminal appeals.