Chief Justice launches Justice Clubs in 13 Senior High Schools
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has officially inaugurated and sworn in the newly elected executives of Justice Clubs in 13 senior high schools across the Western and Central Regions.
The beneficiary schools include Ghana National College, Mfantipim School, Wesley Girls’ High School, Edinaman SHS, Mfantsiman Girls’ SHS, and Methodist SHS in the Central Region, as well as Diabene SHS, Archbishop Porter Girls, Fijai SHS, Takoradi SHS, and Methodist SHS in the Western Region.
Drawing inspiration from his own humble beginnings in Goaso in the Ahafo Region, the Chief Justice encouraged students, emphasizing that determination—not one’s background—defines success. He urged club members to maintain discipline, use technology responsibly, and collaborate with their mentors to develop programmes that positively influence attitudes and behaviour.
The Justice Clubs form part of the Chief Justice’s Mentorship Programme aimed at nurturing responsible, civic-minded young people who respect the rule of law and contribute to a just society.
Chairperson of the Mentorship Programme, Justice Professor Olivia Anku Tsede, stressed the importance of conscience in building a fair and inclusive society, urging members to become true advocates for justice.
Judicial Secretary Musah Ahmed, Esq., described the inauguration as a significant milestone in the Judicial Service’s commitment to improving legal awareness and civic responsibility among the youth. He noted that the success of Justice Clubs launched last year in selected schools in Greater Accra inspired the expansion of the initiative to other regions.
He explained that, through mentorship from seasoned judges and lawyers, students would engage deeply with three core principles:
The rule of law as the foundation of an orderly society
The study of law as a path to critical thinking, discipline, and leadership
Justice as a value to be upheld not only in courts but also in homes, schools, and communities
He encouraged the students to uphold integrity, fairness, and respect key values essential to true justice and commended the Ghana Education Service for its strong support.
Mr. Ahmed expressed confidence that the project would inspire students to become passionate defenders of justice, fairness, and accountability, values crucial to national development.
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