Ghana’s highest court is receiving a significant boost today as seven newly appointed Justices of the Supreme Court will be officially sworn into office at the Jubilee House.
President John Dramani Mahama will be presiding over the swearing-in ceremony, which marks one of the most notable expansions of the country’s apex court in recent years.
The Justices, including seasoned legal minds, many of whom have served with distinction on the Court of Appeal, were approved by Parliament earlier this year following rigorous vetting, in line with Article 144 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
The newly confirmed Justices are:
1. Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei
2. Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh
3. Justice Senyo Dzamefe
4. Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo
5. Justice Philip Bright Mensah
6. Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo
7. Justice Hafisata Amaleboba
Their appointments come at a time when the Supreme Court is grappling with an expanding caseload involving constitutional interpretation, electoral disputes, and complex civil and criminal appeals.
Legal analysts have welcomed the move, saying the expanded bench will strengthen the court’s ability to deliver timely and well-reasoned decisions on matters of national importance.
President Mahama, in his expected remarks, is likely to emphasize the critical role of the judiciary in safeguarding democracy and the rule of law.
The appointments also reflect a broader push to enhance judicial independence, professional excellence, and public trust in the legal system.
Today’s ceremony is not only a formality, but a turning point, signaling the evolution of Ghana’s judiciary at a time when constitutional and electoral questions continue to shape the country’s democratic journey.
