President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in 20 High Court Judges and a private legal practitioner as Justices of the Court of Appeal, in line with Article 144(3) of the Constitution.
Of the 20 High Court Judges, nine are women.
The newly inaugurated Justices of the Court of Appeal include Justice Justin Kofi Dorgu, Justice Daniel Mensah (Dormaahene), Justice George Buadi, Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu, Justice John Bosco Nabarese, Justice Jennifer Anne Myers Ahmed, Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amedahe, Justice Kwasi Anokye Gyimah, Justice Dr Richmond Osei-Hwere and Justice Francis Apangano Achibonga.
The rest are Justice Ali Baba Abature, Justice Abena Asuamah Oppong, Justice Mariama Sammo, Justice Mary Maame Ekua Yanzuh, Justice Ayitey Armah-Tetteh, Justice Charity Akosua Asem, Justice Enyonam Adinyira, Justice Sheila Minta, Justice Douglas Seidu, Justice Charles Adjei Wilson and Mrs Franklina Gesila Adanu.