Supreme Court’s 150th anniversary celebrations

Name: Supreme Court’s 150th anniversary celebrations
Start: 2026-07-28
End: 2026-07-31
Location: Accra

The 150th anniversary of Ghana's Supreme Court concludes with major commemorative events in Accra on July 28 and July 31, 2026. Key activities include a main ceremony at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) and a thanksgiving service at Accra Ridge Church. To ensure full judicial participation, all courts in the Greater Accra Region are directed to suspend sittings on these dates.

Date: Jul 28-31, 2026
Location: Accra

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Supreme Court’s 150th anniversary celebrations

Event summary

Highlights

Main ceremony at UPSA's Ohene Konadu Auditorium
Thanksgiving service at Accra Ridge Church
Suspension of Greater Accra court sittings for judicial participation
Celebration of 150 years of the Supreme Court's role in the justice system

Ghana's judiciary is marking its sesquicentennial with the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Supreme Court. Launched in April 2026, the program honors the apex court's historical contributions to the justice system and the rule of law. The July events serve as the climax of these celebrations, bringing together members of the bench and the public to reflect on 150 years of legal history.

The schedule includes a main anniversary ceremony on July 28 at the Ohene Konadu Auditorium of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). Following this, a thanksgiving service will be held on July 31 at the Accra Ridge Church. These events are described by the Judicial Service of Ghana as significant milestones for the institution.

To facilitate the attendance of judges and magistrates, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie issued a directive suspending court sittings throughout the Greater Accra Region on both the ceremony and thanksgiving dates. This pause in regular legal proceedings underscores the importance of the milestone to the nation's judicial community.

Practical details

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