President Akufo-Addo yesterday, July 18, sworn in new High Court Judges at Jubilee House.
This follows the advice of the Judicial Council, in accordance with Article 144(3) of the Constitution, 1992.
Speaking at the swearing-in held at the Jubilee House, Accra, the Nana Akufo-Addo indicated that they are eminently fit and qualified for the position of Justices of the High Court, and have the impartiality of mind and independence of spirit necessary to hold this high office.
The new sworn Judges are; Her Honour Mercy Adei Kotei, Mrs. Cynthia Martinson, Dr. Bridget Kafui Antonio-Apedzi, Ms. Nabeela Naeema Wahab, His Honour Ebenezer Osei-Darko, His Honour Bernard Bentil, His Honour Alexander Graham, Mr. George Kwame Gyan-Kontoh, Mr. Richard Apietu, and Mr. Eric Ansah Ankomah.
With the High Court described as a superior court of record, with original, general jurisdiction as a tribunal of the first instance, President Akufo-Addo urged the new Judges to demonstrate honesty, integrity, and a thorough understanding of the law.
“A corrupt or incompetent judge is a danger to the public interest and judicial administration. The situation, where judges proffer judgements based on decisions from lower courts and cite them as law, is not acceptable, and even less so when judges cite no authority at all for their rulings and give orders without reasons,” he added.
The President concluded by saying, “You must be learned, know your case law and ensure your decisions and judgements are properly motivated.”
