Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has sworn in fifty-two new Circuit Court judges, made up of 40 magistrates and 12 lawyers, at a brief ceremony held in Accra.
Describing the occasion as a significant milestone in their lives, the Chief Justice urged the newly appointed judges to “avoid situations that compromise your impartiality.”
He noted that their elevation comes with greater responsibility and stressed that they must discharge their duties without fear or favour.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie said their promotion is a demonstration of their dedication, hard work, and patience over the years.
According to him, the decision to accept the appointments will have an impact on their personal lives, families, and businesses. He therefore admonished them to perform their duties judiciously, transparently, and strictly in accordance with the law.
The Chief Justice further reminded the judges to work with integrity, demonstrate competence, and ensure fairness in the discharge of their duties, adding that their judgments must be clear and legally well-reasoned.
The President of the Ghana Bar Association also emphasised the importance of upholding the sanctity of the judiciary and remaining free from undue interference. She assured the judges of the Bar’s support as they transition into their new roles.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, His Worship Kofi Owusu Sekyere, the senior-most among the judges sworn in, expressed gratitude to the Chief Justice and the Judicial Council for the opportunity to serve the people of Ghana.
Below are the newly sworn-in judges:
1. His Worship Kofi Owusu Sekyere
2. Her Worship Juliet Osei Duedu
3. His Worship Eric Danning
4. Her Worship Linda Amissah
5. Her Worship Juliana duties u Mensa
6. Her Worship Nancy Aku Adade
7. Her Worship Ruby Ntiri Opoku
8. Her Worship Annette Sophia Essel
9. Her Worship Bridget Akpe Akattah
10. Her Worship Bernice Mensimah Ackon
11. His Worship Stanley Adjei
12. Her Worship Ama Adomako-Kwakye
13. His Worship Samuel Boafo Amewuho
14. Her Worship Afia Densi Asare-Kyire
15. Her Worship Catherine Addo Obiri
16. Her Worship Naomi Adusei Amaniampong Kuntour
17. Her Worship Susanna Nyakotey
18. Her Worship Linda Enyonam Nyahe
19. His Worship Isaac Osei Asare
20. Her Worship Christiana Odarkor Bruce-Ashirifie
21. Her Worship Cynthia Emefa Ohene
22. His Worship Dennis Eyram Fumey
23. His Worship Maxwell Ofori Kpodo
24. Her Worship Victoria Vera Akonu
25. His Worship William Ofori-Aboagye
26. His Worship Mawukoenya Nutekpor
27. Her Worship Grace Linda Nyarko
28. Her Worship Bernice Mawusi Kpodo
29. Her Worship losephine Sarfo
30. His Worship Prince Osei Owusu
31. Her Worship Siran Mahama
32. Her worship Josephine Abigail Fosuaa Appiah
33. Her Worship Nancy Teiko Searyoh
34. Her Worship Bianca Gyamera-Beeko
35. His Worship Joseph Yennuban Kunsong
36. Her Worship Benedicta Antwi
37. Her Worship Emmanuella Sarah Asmah
38. Her Worship Anita Sheila Serwaa Crabbe
39. Her Worship Maame Yaa Amoakoa Kusi-Mensah
40. Her Worship Adeline Owusu Asante
41. Ms. Jennifer Pokua Amponsah
42. Mrs. Afua Srakubea Agyemang-Darbu
43. Ms. Hagar Addo
44. Mrs. Abena Bosompemaa Antwi-Osam
45. Mr. James Mensah Donkor
46. Ms. Vida Narkie Odonkor
47. Maame Owusuwaa Adusei
48. Ms. Akua Adiyiah
49. Mr. Cephas Kwasi Ayidzoe
50. Miss Dina Dzifa Amefinu
51. Miss Dzifa Davidson
52. Mr. William Korbla Agbavitor
Story By Murtala Inusah
