Veep Headlines Judiciary @150 Climax
Ghana’s Judiciary is set to celebrate one of the most defining milestones in its history as the Judicial Service stages the grand durbar and climax of its 150th anniversary celebrations on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, and Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, leading a distinguished gathering of national leaders, members of the legal fraternity and traditional authorities.
The high-profile event, which is scheduled to commence at 9:00 a.m. at the Ohene Konadu Auditorium of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), is expected to serve as the pinnacle of months of commemorative activities marking 150 years of the Judiciary’s contribution to Ghana’s legal and democratic development.
The Vice President will attend the occasion as the Special Guest of Honour, highlighting the significance the State attaches to the Judiciary’s enduring role in upholding constitutional governance, protecting citizens’ rights and preserving the rule of law.
Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie will lead the Judiciary in reflecting on the institution’s remarkable evolution from its early foundations to its present-day role as one of the key pillars of Ghana’s constitutional democracy. The climax ceremony will be chaired by Togbe Afede XIV, whose participation underscores the longstanding relationship between Ghana’s traditional institutions and the formal justice system.
Held under the theme, “Honouring the Past, Celebrating the Present and Defining the Future,” the anniversary celebration seeks not only to commemorate a century and a half of judicial service but also to chart a renewed course for an institution that continues to play a critical role in ensuring justice, accountability and public confidence in governance.
The durbar is expected to bring together Supreme Court and High Court judges, magistrates, legal practitioners, government officials, parliamentarians, members of the diplomatic corps, academics, development partners, civil society organisations, representatives of the traditional leadership and the general public.
Beyond celebrating the Judiciary’s rich history, the event is expected to highlight the transformation of Ghana’s justice delivery system over the decades, including reforms aimed at improving judicial efficiency, expanding access to justice, embracing digital innovation and strengthening institutional independence. The Century and half celebration might offer an opportunity to honour the men and women whose dedication has shaped the Judiciary over the past 150 years contributing to the service’s commitment to fairness, integrity and impartial justice for all.
The Judiciary continues to occupy a central place in Ghana’s democratic architecture, serving as the guardian of the Constitution and the final arbiter in disputes that shape the nation’s political, economic and social landscape. The Ghanaian populace and the entire world is encouraged to follow the proceedings through the Judicial Services official communication platforms as Ghana commemorates a landmark chapter in the history of one of its most enduring state institutions.
Author: Joyce Owusu
