Mahama Swears In 37 New High Court Judges, Praises Judiciary on Gender Representation

October 24, 2025

 President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday inducted 37 new High Court judges at the Jubilee House, charging them to uphold justice, integrity, and fairness in their duties.

Call for Impartiality

During the brief ceremony on October 23, President Mahama urged the new judges to remain impartial and apply the law without fear or favor while protecting the rights of all citizens.

He emphasized that effective administration of justice is central to Ghana's democracy and economic stability.

Judiciary Leads on Gender Equality

The President took the opportunity to commend the judiciary for its strong commitment to gender representation, describing it as a model of affirmative action.

"Even though I am the appointing authority, I want to commend the judiciary when it comes to affirmative action and gender. You are doing far better than the executive," President Mahama stated.

He noted that recent judicial appointments have reflected significant female representation, including recent Court of Appeal appointments where women comprised nearly the majority.

Setting the Standard

"A short while ago, we swore in Appeal Court judges, and a good number almost the majority were women. Again, I see that women are well represented here in this batch of High Court judges," the President observed.

He called on the executive branch to emulate the judiciary's example in promoting gender equality in leadership positions.

The swearing-in ceremony underscores the government's efforts to strengthen the judicial system while advancing gender inclusivity in key national institutions.