President John Dramani Mahama has praised Ghana’s judiciary for its strong commitment to gender representation, describing it as a model of affirmative action worth emulating.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of 37 new High Court judges at the Jubilee House in Accra, President Mahama said the judiciary continues to set an impressive standard in ensuring equal opportunities for women in leadership.
“Even though I am the appointing authority, I want to commend the judiciary when it comes to affirmative action and gender. You are doing far better than the executive,” he said.
He noted that recent judicial appointments, including those to the Court of Appeal, reflected significant female representation.
“A short while ago, we swore in Appeal Court judges, and a good number — almost the majority — were women. Again, I see that women are well represented here in this batch of High Court judges. Congratulations, and I ask the executive people sitting here to emulate your example,” he added.
President Mahama reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening the judiciary, stressing that fairness, integrity, and inclusivity are essential pillars of Ghana’s democracy and governance.
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