His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in some seven judges he nominated to the Supreme Court earlier this year.

This comes after Parliament approved the nomination of these individuals after they were vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament in June.

Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, Justice Philip Bright Mensah, Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo and Justice Hafisata Amaleboba were made to administer the oath of service at Jubilee House on Thursday, July 3.

During the ceremony, President John Dramani Mahama charged the newly sworn-in judges to serve with humility and ensure an efficient and accurate interpretation of the law as they carry out their mandate.

"This robe is not simply a mark of office; it is a symbol of service, humility, and accountability. Wear it with wisdom. Interpret the law not just as it is but as it ought to be. Alive to context and sensitive to the live reality of the Ghanaian people.”

He added, "The judiciary must not only speak the language of the law but must understand the heartbeat of the nation. It must be alert to the needs of low-income individuals, mindful of the struggles faced by our women and children, and sensitive to the anxieties of our citizens who feel excluded and unseen.”

The vetting process for the nominees faced a disruption after a petition filed led to the brief suspension of Justice Kweku T. Ackaah-Boafo's interrogation.

The petition was brought before the Parliament's Appointments Committee on Thursday, June 19, by an acclaimed international human rights activist, Anthony Kwabenya Rau, who leveled serious allegations of judicial bias against the nominee.

Addressing the media, Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, described the petition as “frivolous, vexatious, and a complete abuse of process," thereby dismissing it.

He based the decision on Article 127(3) of the 1992 Constitution, which protects judges from legal action regarding their judicial conduct.

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, also condemned the increasing trend of using baseless allegations to publicly tarnish the reputations of accomplished individuals. Following this, the vetting process resumed.

The Appointments Committee is chaired by Bernard Ahiafor and assisted by Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. Other members of the committee also include, Alexander Afenyo-Markin (Ranking Member), Patricia Appiagyei (Deputy Ranking Member), Mahama Ayariga (Majority Leader), Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Patrick Yaw Boamah, Shaibu Mahama, Alhassan Umar, and Kwame Governs Agbodza.