The Judicial Service has extended its Chief Justice’s Mentorship Programme to the Eastern Region, inaugurating and swearing in executives of Justice Clubs from 10 selected senior high schools during a ceremony held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Oyoko Methodist Senior High School.
The ceremony was led by the Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected student leaders. He encouraged them to uphold integrity, humility and diligence in the discharge of their responsibilities, reminding them that leadership is rooted in service rather than authority.
“Leadership is not about authority. It is about service and positive influence,” he said, urging the students to embrace values that would help shape a better future for Ghana. He added that through the clubs, students would gain a deeper appreciation of fairness, equality, accountability and the protection of the vulnerable.
The Justice Clubs initiative was first piloted in selected schools in the Greater Accra Region in 2024. Strong student interest and positive outcomes encouraged the Judicial Service to expand the programme, first to 13 schools across the Central and Western Regions, and now to the Eastern Region. The initiative is designed to promote civic awareness and legal literacy among young people, with students mentored by judges and lawyers, participating in moot court sessions and engaging in discussions on real-life societal and legal issues.
Chairperson of the Planning Committee for the Chief Justice’s Mentoring Programme, Her Ladyship Justice Olivia Anku-Tsede (JA), highlighted the core objectives of the Justice Clubs and underscored the importance of expanding the initiative to more schools. She explained that the law is an integral part of everyday life, governing relationships, responsibilities and the consequences of individual actions.
“The law is not an abstract framework, but part of us. It dictates how we relate to one another, defines relationships, duties, responsibilities and consequences of our actions,” she stated, encouraging the students to take full advantage of the mentorship, knowledge and practical exposure offered through the clubs.
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Judicial Secretary Musah Ahmed reaffirmed the Judicial Service’s commitment to nurturing future leaders who will contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s development, noting that mentors drawn from the Bench and the Bar would support students to strengthen leadership skills and appreciate that justice should be reflected in everyday conduct.
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Representing the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, the Eastern Regional Director of Education, Dr. Ivy Asantewaa Owusu, praised the Judicial Service for the initiative and pledged the Ghana Education Service’s continued support to ensure its sustainability.
Participating Schools
The participating schools are Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary, New Juaben Senior High School, Koforidua Secondary Technical School, Akosombo International School, Oyoko Methodist Senior High School, Ofori Panin Senior High School, Kibi Senior High School, Abuakwa State College, Aburi Girls Senior High School and St. Rose’s Senior High School.
Each Justice Club comprises five elected executives — President, Vice President, Secretary, Organising Secretary and Treasurer — who will lead their respective clubs in promoting legal education and civic responsibility among their peers.