President John Dramani Mahama has called on newly appointed Justices of the Court of Appeal to uphold the principles of fairness and integrity in their work, while resisting the growing public cynicism directed at the judiciary.
Addressing a swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, October 2, where 21 High Court Judges were elevated to the Court of Appeal, the President acknowledged increasing public scrutiny of judicial decisions. However, he emphasized that such criticism reflects a continued belief in the justice system—not a rejection of it.
“In recent times, our courts have come under public criticism. Citizens have openly—and sometimes harshly—questioned judicial decisions,” President Mahama said. “But I want to be clear: criticism of judgments is not a threat to justice; it is a sign of hope. It shows that Ghanaians still believe justice matters and that court rulings impact real lives.”
He urged the newly sworn-in justices to be responsive to public concerns while resisting the erosion of public confidence.
“What we must guard against is cynicism—the corrosive belief that the courts exist only to serve the powerful,” he warned. “The judiciary must remain a place where all Ghanaians, regardless of status, can find fairness and protection.”
Among the newly appointed Appeal Court justices is Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs.
Other appointees include:
- Justice Senyo Amedahe (Koforidua High Court)
- Justice Olivia Boeng Owusu
- Justice Douglas Seidu
- Justice Ali Baba Bature
- Justice Mariama Samo
- Justice Abena Adzin Doku
- Justice Mary Maame Akua Yanzu
- Justice Justin Dorgu
- Justice George Boadi
- Justice Ayitey Armah-Tetteh
- Justice Jennifer Anne Myers Ahmed
- Justice John Bosco Nabarese
- Justice Kwasi Anokye Gyimah
- Justice Richmond Osei Hwere
- Justice Apangano Achibonga
- Justice Charity Akosua Asem
- Justice Enyonam Adinyira
- Justice Shiela Minta
- Justice Bridget Kafui Antonio
- Justice Franklina Gesila Adanu
President Mahama concluded by encouraging the new justices to serve with “impartiality, courage, and a deep sense of responsibility,” reminding them that public faith in the judiciary is sustained through consistent, principled action.
