President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to judicial independence and the rule of law, urging newly appointed High Court judges to serve with integrity, fairness, and humility.

Speaking at a swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House, President Mahama said the occasion represented more than an administrative exercise — it was a reaffirmation of Ghana’s enduring faith in justice as the foundation of democracy.

“Justice is the firmest pillar of our democracy. Ghana shall always be governed by law, and never by the whims of capricious power,” he said.

The president commended the judiciary for its continued progress in promoting gender balance, noting that women had made remarkable strides on the bench.

“When it comes to affirmative action and gender, you’re doing far better than the executive,” he remarked, calling on the executive arm of government to emulate the judiciary’s example.

President Mahama described the High Court as “the people’s court,” stressing its vital role in ensuring justice remained accessible and responsive to the needs of ordinary citizens.

“It is here that a market woman defends her land, a young entrepreneur seeks justice in a contract dispute, and a journalist defends the freedom to speak truth to power,” he said.

He underscored the importance of integrity within the judiciary, describing it as the true source of legitimacy in public service.

“The law confers authority, but only integrity confers legitimacy. When a judge’s decisions are fair, confidence reigns in the Republic,” President Mahama noted.