President Mahama Swears in 21 Justices of the Court of Appeal

On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, swore in 21 Justices of the Court of Appeal at the Jubilee House in Accra.

The President expressed delight in the number of women who made the cut. “I am quite proud of this batch of Appeal Court Justices, and the reason is that out of 20, we have nine women,” according to him.

President Mahama swearing in Justices of the Court of Appeal

He encouraged the justices to work hard, adding that citizens still maintained faith in the judiciary, notwithstanding their criticisms. Mr. Mahama further asked the judiciary to eliminate any harmful practices that could undermine this belief.

“What we must guard against is cynicism—the corrosive belief that courts no longer serve the people but only the powerful in society,” according to him.

President Mahama asked justices to rebuild faith in the Judiciary via both words and actions. He stressed that justice should not be compromised by status, riches, or political convenience.

   Judges and guests at the swearing-in, at the seat of government

The President said that his government intends to improve justice delivery by establishing special divisions of the High Court and the Court of Appeal to handle property disputes, commercial disputes, and labor disputes, which have the potential to drag on for years. He advised the freshly sworn-in justices to show courage, integrity, and humility in their job.

In his response, Justice Justin Kofi Dorgu, a representative of the newly sworn-in Justices of the Court of Appeal, expressed heartfelt thanks to the President of Ghana, the Acting Chief Justice, and the Judicial Council for the honour bestowed upon them.

On behalf of his colleagues, he swore that they would work diligently and fairly;

“We pledge to discharge our duty with integrity, diligence and fairness…” “We assure the people of Ghana, that we shall uphold independence of the Judiciary and work tirelessly to strengthen public confidence in the administration of justice”

 Prez. Mahama (seated middle), Vice Prez. (seated right) and Acting Chief Justice (seated left) in a group photograph with newly sworn-in Justices and other government officials

Newly Sworn-in Justices of the Court of Appeal

  Acting CJ (in suit) and the newly sworn-in Court of Appeal Justices

The newly sworn-in Justices of the Court of Appeal are made up of twenty (20) High Court Judges and One (1) Private Legal Practitioner.

1. His Lordship Justice Justin Kofi Dorgu
2. His Lordship Justice Daniel Mensah
3. His Lordship Justice George Buadi
4. Her Ladyship Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu
5. His Lordship Justice John Bosco Nabarese
6. Justice Jennifer Anne Myers Ahmed
7. His Lordship Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amedahe
8. His Lordship Justice Kwasi Anokye Gyimah
9. His Lordship Justice Dr. Richmond Osei-Hwere
10. His Lordship Justice Francis Apangabuno Achibonga
11. His Lordship Justice Ali Baba Abature
12. Her Ladyship Justice Abena Asuamah Oppong
13. Her Ladyship Justice Mariama Sammo
14. Her Ladyship Justice Mary Maame Ekua Yanzuh
15. His Lordship Justice Ayitey Armah-Tetteh
16. His Lordship Justice Charity Akosua Asem
17. Her Ladyship Justice Enyonam Adinyira
18. Her Ladyship Justice Sheila Minta
19. His Lordship Justice Douglas Seidu
20. His Lordship Justice Charles Adjei Wilson
21. Mrs. Franklina Gesila Adanu