Two new High Court Judges, both females, have been sworn into office and charged with the mandate to apply Ghana's laws fairly, strictly, and without fear, favour or ill-will.

President Akufo-Addo on Monday, August 28, moderated the induction ceremony held a the Jubilee House, Accra.

The newly appointed judges, Justices Dorothy Ayodele Kingsly-Nyinah and Ama Sefenya Ayittey, took their oaths of allegiance, secrecy, and the judicial oath.

President Akufo-Addo asserted that the country's development hinged on the Judiciary earning the respect of the people through the quality of justice delivery and the conduct of judges.

He then congratulated them on their appointments and encouraged them to set themselves apart in their roles by demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a solid grasp of the law.

The President expressed his disapproval of judges basing their judgments on lower court decisions and presenting them as legal precedents.

He found it even more unacceptable when judges made rulings without citing any legal authority. He urged the newly appointed judges to be well-versed in case law and ensure that their decisions and judgments were properly motivated.

Furthermore, President Akufo-Addo urged the judges to adjudicate cases without bias or partiality and always safeguard the fundamental rights of citizens.

He also charged them to be sensitive to undue delays that projected the image of Ghana as a destination where litigation took too long, stressing that “This affects the attractiveness of the country as an investment destination.”

The President urged the judges to leverage the capabilities of technology to promote the rule of law, ensuring that they maintain the trust of the Ghanaian populace and bolster the country's standing as a nation governed by principles of the rule of law.

“We know that harnessing the power of technology to advance the rule of law is critical in this modern era, if we are to maintain the confidence of the Ghanaian people and shore-up our nations reputation as a country governed by the rule of law.

“I encourage both of you to take full advantage of the E-justice system in order to expedite the conduct of cases that comes before you and enhance the management of cases before the court,” he said.