He said the Constitution positions the Supreme Court as a policy tribunal, where wide-ranging decisions regarding the legal implications of the country’s socio-economic development are made in response to the exigencies of the time.
“The jury’s perspective is therefore vital to the development of our country, especially in these difficult times,” he added.
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Justice Henry Anthony Kwoffi, Justice Yaw Darko Asare and Justice Richard Adjei-Frimpong took the oath at a ceremony at Jubilee House.
It was attended by the Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Alaba Esaba Sakki Turkornu, members of the Judicial Council, President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, family and friends.
The ceremony was held in fulfillment of Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution and followed a rigorous nomination and confirmation process initiated by the Judicial Council, approved by Parliament, and conducted in consultation with the State Council. .
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Their appointments were made by Mr. Nene Abayateye Ofor Amegatcha on February 3, 2023, by Chief Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah on May 24, 2023, and by Mr. Jones Victor Mauroum on June 8, 2023. This was necessary because of a vacancy on the court as a result of Dotse’s retirement.
Paralleling this tradition, President Akufo-Addo administered the Oath of Allegiance, Judicial Oath and Oath of Secrecy to the three men in succession, after which he handed out letters of appointment to the three men covered in the colors red, gold and green. awarded to.
The newly sworn-in judges signed the oath, after which President Akufo-Addo also signed the oath and sealed the ceremony.
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President Akufo-Addo admonished the judges by citing the unanimous judgment of Sowa JSC, the Court of Appeal sitting at the Supreme Court, in the classic interpretation of Tafuoor v. Attorney General. President Addo served as the leading council for the successful plaintiffs. .
“A constitution has the letter of the law, and likewise a constitution has a spirit. Therefore, its language must be thought of as if it were a living organism capable of growth and development.”
Its interpretation requires a broad and free spirit. We do not accept narrow interpretations. A doctrinal approach to interpretation is not helpful. We must take into account its principles and apply that consideration in adapting them to the needs of the times. ”
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Justice Henry Anthony Kwoffi, on behalf of his colleagues, commended all the organizations and individuals who were instrumental in vetting, appointing, vetting and swearing-in.
He gave assurances that they would carry out their duties without fear or favor.