37 new High Court Justices sworn in

Thirty-seven (37) new Justices of the High Court have been sworn in by the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama.

The ceremony, held at the Jubilee House on Thursday, 23rd October, saw the judges take the Oath of Allegiance, the Judicial Oath, and the Oath of Secrecy before receiving their instruments of appointment.

A total of forty-one persons were initially recommended for appointment but were later pruned to thirty-seven (37), as follows:

H/L Justice Francis Asong Obuajo

H/L Justice Malcolm Ewoenam Bedzrah

H/L Justice Yaw Poku Achampong

H/L Justice Sylvester Nii Okine Ablorh

H/L Justice Franklin Titus-Glover

H/L Justice Christina Eyiah-Donkor Cann

H/L Justice Isaac Addo

H/L Justice Peter Oppong-Boahen

H/L Justice Jonathan Desmond Nunoo

H/L Justice Dora Gloria Araba INKUMSAH Eshun

H/L Justice Bertha Aniagyei

H/L Justice Sedinam Awo Kwadam

H/L Justice Naa Amerley Akouwah

H/L Justice Ebenezer Kwaku Ansah

H/L Justice Jonathan Avogo

H/L Justice Joshua Caleb Abaidoo

H/L Justice Gloria Naa Botor Laryea

H/L Justice Gloria Mensah-Bonsu

H/L Justice Samuel Bright Acquah

H/L Justice Eleanor Kakra Barnes-Botchway

H/L Justice Rosemarie Afua Asante

H/L Justice Diana Adu-Anane

H/L Justice Mark Tairima Diboro

H/L Justice Hathia Ama Manu

H/L Justice Mawusi Bedzrah

H/L Justice Jacqueline Ewusi-Sekyi Avotri

H/L Justice Halimah El-Alawah Abdul-Baasit

H/L Justice Abdul-Hakeem Osman

H/L Justice Paul Oduro

H/L Justice Klorkor Okai-Mills

H/L Justice Moses Bedima Duut

H/L Justice Nathaniel Hegbor

H/L Justice Dr. Cyracus Badiyne Bapuuroh

H/L Justice Vivian Mfodwaa Gyan

H/L Justice Osei-Wusu Antwi

H/L Justice Akpene Dzigbordí Motey

H/L Justice Charles Edward Yire

Speaking at the event, President Mahama emphasized that the occasion was not merely ceremonial, but a powerful reaffirmation of Ghana’s commitment to the rule of law. He urged the judges to uphold integrity, fairness, and public confidence.

He described the High Court as the “people’s court” — the level of the judiciary where citizens feel the direct impact of justice.

The president advised the judges to remain free from corruption, both in substance and perception.

President Mahama further linked justice to national development, warning that economic progress cannot be sustained without a credible and trusted justice system.

“Justice and development are not separate ideals; they are inseparable twins of the same mother,” he said. “A nation that invests in infrastructure but neglects the rule of law builds its progress on shifting sands.”