Three judges were sworn into the Supreme Court on Wednesday by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who charged them with making sure their rulings support the country's orderly growth.
According to him, the Supreme Court was designated by the Constitution as the police court, where important rulings about the legal implications of the nation's socioeconomic progress were made in reaction to the demands of the day.
"Thus, the judges' viewpoints are crucial for our country's advancement, particularly during these trying times," he continued.
Three
In a ceremony held at the Jubilee House, Justices Henry Anthony Kwofie, Yaw Darko Asare, and Richard Adjei-Frimpong were sworn in.
Attendees included Justice Edward Amoako Asante, President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, members of the Judicial Council, Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, and family members.
Following a thorough nomination and confirmation procedure started by the Judicial Council and carried out in cooperation with the Council of State with consent from Parliament, the ceremony fulfilled Article 144 (2) of the 1992 Constitution.
Justification
The court's vacancies resulting from the required retirements of Chief Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah on May 24, 2023, Jones Victor Mawulorm Dotse on June 8, 2023, and Nene Abayateye Ofoe Amegatcher on February 3, 2023, made their appointments necessary.
In accordance with protocol, President Akufo-Addo gave each of the three the oaths of allegiance, judicial oath, and secrecy in that order. He then gave them the warrants of appointment, which were decorated in the colours red, gold, and green.
The Oath Book was signed by the just sworn-in judges, and President Akufo-Addo then signed it to complete the process.
Living thing
In his reprimand of the judges, President Akufo-Addo cited a unanimous ruling from Sowah JSC of the Court of Appeal, sitting at the Supreme Court, in the traditional reading of Tuffuor v. Attorney General, in which he, Akufo-Addo, was the principal counsel for the victorious plaintiff.
Interpretation of it requires a wide and open mind. It is not susceptible to a limited interpretation. It would not be appropriate to interpret in a dogmatic manner. Its principles must be taken into consideration, and we must use that thought to bring it into compliance with the demands of the modern world.
Gratitude
On behalf of his colleagues, Justice Henry Anthony Kwofie praised the organisations and individuals that handled their appointments, screening, vetting, and swearing-in.
He promised that they will carry out their duty without fear or favour.
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