President Akufo-Addo has urged for enhanced transparency and accountability within the judiciary, stressing that public trust is vital for the successful operation of the country’s democracy.

He emphasized that maintaining the highest standards of conduct for judges is key to fostering deeper public confidence in the justice system.

At a ceremony held at the Jubilee House, President Akufo-Addo took the opportunity to administer the Oath of Allegiance, the Judicial Oath, and the Oath of Secrecy, advising the judges to administer justice impartially and without prejudice.

“The judiciary should be free from any form of external influence or interference being political, economical or social. It is only through preserving this independence that we can be sure that justice is administered impartially.

“If the rights of all citizens are protected and the oath that judges take to act without fear or favor is fulfilled, we must continue to strive for greater transparency and accountability. The publics trust in the judiciary is essential for the effect functioning of our democracy.

“It is therefore incumbent upon us to ensure that our judicial processes are opened and transparent and that judges are held to the highest standard of conduct.”

The President also advocated for innovative approaches to address the backlog of cases in the courts.

“One of the key challenges that we face is the need to address the backlog of cases that continue to burden our courts. Justice delayed as we already know is justice denied. It is imperative that we find innovative solutions to expedite the resolution of cases to ensure that justice is delivered in a timely manner.

“This will require not only efficient case management, but also the adoption of new technologies and practices that can stream our judicial processes.”