Three new Supreme Court Justices sworn in

President John Mahama has sworn in three new Justices of the Supreme Court, with a call on the apex court to explain its decisions with greater clarity.

The new Justices are expected to join the country’s highest court following their approval and completion of the required constitutional processes.

Addressing them at the swearing-in ceremony, President Mahama said the Supreme Court plays a central role in shaping the law and guiding public institutions.

He said its decisions must therefore be clear, well reasoned and useful to judges, lawyers, state institutions and ordinary citizens.

“The Supreme Court must also communicate its reasoning with extreme clarity. Its decisions should provide dependable guidance to lower courts, to public institutions, legal practitioners, and above all to our citizens,” he said.

The President said public confidence in the judiciary is strengthened when citizens are able to understand the reasoning behind major court decisions.

He added that clarity in judgments helps lower courts apply the law consistently and gives public institutions a dependable basis for decision-making.

President Mahama also urged the judiciary to continue reforms aimed at improving access to justice and reducing delays in the court system.

He called for the appropriate use of technology in justice delivery to ensure that citizens are not disadvantaged because of their income, social status or geographical location.

According to him, a modern justice system must serve all persons fairly and efficiently, regardless of where they live.

The swearing-in adds three new members to the Supreme Court at a time when judicial reform, access to justice and the workload of the apex court remain major public issues.