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Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah

Also known as: Justice Bernasko-Essah · Justice Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah

2026-09-102026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Justice Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah, who spoke on behalf of her colleagues, said they recognise judicial office as a sacred public trust and are committed to exercising their authority in service to the Ghanaian people.

    New Supreme Court Justices pledge to uphold Constitution, administer justice without fear or favour
  3. Joy Online

    Speaking on behalf of her colleagues at their swearing-in ceremony, Justice Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah said the new Justices recognise judicial office as a sacred public trust.

    New Supreme Court justices pledge fairness, impartiality and fidelity to Constitution
  4. Joy Online

    Justice Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante and Anthony Fawson Jr, popularly known as Tony Fawson, were sworn into office after receiving Parliament’s approval.

    Mahama tasks new Supreme Court justices to make justice more accessible
  5. Joy Online

    The three Justices are Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah, Edward Amoako Asante and Anthony Forson Jnr.

    Mahama urges new Supreme Court Justices to draw on diverse experience
  6. Joy Online

    The three new justices are Justice Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante and Anthony Forson Jr.

    Supreme Court oath is ‘consequential, not ceremonial’ – Mahama tells new justices
  7. Joy Online

    Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony at Jubilee House on Thursday, September 10, President Mahama congratulated Justice Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante and Anthony Fawson Jr, popularly known as Tony Fawson, following Parliament’s approval of

    Mahama charges new Supreme Court justices to protect judicial independence
Politics

Three newly sworn Supreme Court Justices pledge constitutional fidelity

The News

Three newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices have pledged to uphold Ghana's Constitution and laws and administer justice without fear or favour. Justice Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah, speaking on behalf of the three, emphasised that judicial authority is exercised in service to the Ghanaian people and pledged the Justices would hear every case with fairness and impartiality, decide according to law, and act with courage and integrity.

11 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 11 September

  1. Three newly sworn Supreme Court Justices pledge constitutional fidelity

    Three newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices have pledged to uphold Ghana's Constitution and laws and administer justice without fear or favour. Justice Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah, speaking on behalf of the three, emphasised that judicial authority is exercised in service to the Ghanaian people and pledged the Justices would hear every case with fairness and impartiality, decide according to law, and act with courage and integrity.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 10 September

  1. Three new Supreme Court justices pledge fairness and constitutional fidelity

    Three newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices have pledged to discharge their judicial responsibilities with fairness, impartiality and fidelity to the Constitution, promising to decide cases according to law without allowing personal preferences to influence their interpretation.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama urges new justices to improve justice accessibility

    President Mahama charged three newly sworn Supreme Court justices to bridge the gap between constitutional justice and citizens' everyday experiences, stressing that judicial independence must be matched by efficiency, accountability, and timely justice delivery. He said the judiciary's credibility depends on the quality of decisions and whether ordinary Ghanaians can access justice without undue delay.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Mahama calls on three new Supreme Court Justices

    President Mahama has urged three newly sworn-in Justices of the Supreme Court—Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—to draw on their diverse professional and judicial experiences to enrich the Court's deliberations and contribute to the development of Ghanaian law.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Mahama tells new justices oath is solemn, consequential commitment

    President John Mahama has reminded newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices that their oath of office is a consequential covenant with the people of Ghana, not merely ceremonial, and urged them to administer justice without fear or favour and uphold the 1992 Constitution.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Mahama urges new Supreme Court justices to uphold independence

    President John Mahama has urged three newly sworn-in Supreme Court justices to uphold the Constitution, protect judicial independence, and ensure their decisions strengthen public confidence in Ghana's justice system. He stated that the Court's authority rests on the confidence and trust of the people, and cases must be determined independently and impartially according to law.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

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