His Excellency the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has implored Twenty-One (21) newly sworn-in Justices of the High Court quick-witted and not to indulge in the practice of delivering judgments without citing any legal authority.
“Your task is not merely one of interpreting the law, it is also about ensuring that justice is served impartially and with integrity. The Ghanaian people are looking to you to demonstrate honesty, sound judgment and a strong attachment to the rule of law. A corrupt or incompetent Judge does more than fail in his or her duty. He or she poses a significant danger to the administration of justice and the public interest. Unfortunately, we have seen instances where judgments have been delivered without reference to precedent or worse, without citing any legal authority at all. This should not be allowed to continue. As Justices of the High Court, you must ensure that your decisions are grounded in legal precedent”, he said.
List of Newly Sworn-in Judges
- Her Ladyship Justice Abigail Animah Asare
- Her Ladyship Justice Dorinda Smith-Arthur
- Her Ladyship Justice Veronique Praba Tetteh
- His Lordship Justice Charles Kwasi Acheampong
- Her Ladyship Justice Arit Nsemoh
- His Lordship Justice Abdul Razak Musah
- His Lordship Justice Samuel Djanie Kotey
- His Lordship Justice Stephen Kumi
- His Lordship Justice Abass Abubakari Adams
- His Lordship Justice Felix Datsomor
- Her Ladyship Justice Agnes Opoku-Barnieh
- Her Ladyship Justice Afia Owusuaa Appiah
- Her Ladyship Justice Ellen Ofei-Ayeh
- Her Ladyship Justice Winnie Amoatey-Owusu
- Her Ladyship Justice Enid Marful-Sau
- Her Ladyship Justice Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie
- His Lordship Justice Ernest Pascal Gemadzie
- His Lordship Justice Nathan Parker Yarney
- His Lordship Justice Oliver Abada
- His Lordship Justice Frimpong Amoako
- Her Ladyship Justice Akosua Dansoa Asiama Christopher
