President John Dramani Mahama has called for a judicial system that truly responds to the needs of all citizens, especially women and children who often feel excluded, unheard, and unseen in society.
He made these remarks on Thursday July, 3, 2025, at the Jubilee House while swearing in seven new justices of the Supreme Court, emphasizing that Ghana’s justice system must evolve to serve the entire nation, not only the privileged few.
“The judiciary must not only speak the language of the law; it must understand the heartbeat of the nation. It must be mindful of the needs of low-income individuals and the struggles faced by our women and children who feel excluded, unheard, and unseen,” President Mahama said.
The President stressed that in Ghana’s “Reset Republic,” justice must be accessible to every citizen regardless of their economic or social status.
“Access to justice must not depend on status or wealth. It must not be the privilege of a few but the right of all citizens,” he added.
President Mahama further announced that under his government’s Reset Agenda, significant reforms would be introduced to make justice delivery faster and fairer.
These reforms will focus on digitalizing and modernizing court processes to reduce long delays that have plagued the judicial system for years.
“We will pursue key reforms to digitalize and modernize court processes to reduce delays. We will also improve court infrastructure and working conditions across the country,” he stated.
He explained that the vision is to create a justice system that is efficient, transparent, and accessible to every Ghanaian, particularly vulnerable groups who often struggle to navigate the legal system.
The newly sworn-in justices took an oath to uphold the constitution and deliver justice impartially.
The ceremony was attended by members of the Judicial Council, government officials, legal practitioners, and relatives of the judges.
