Supreme Court @150: Legal education must be focused on quality more than on numbers - Sophia Akuffo

Sophia Akuffo called for a renewed focus on quality in legal education on Thursday, April 16, at the 150th anniversary celebration of the Supreme Court of Ghana. She emphasized that legal education "must be focused on quality more than on numbers… if you have to sacrifice anything, sacrifice the numbers for quality. Because quality justice is more valuable than a thousand and ten thousand and millions of lawyers who are of low quality."

Justice Akuffo noted that a strong and credible judiciary is built on the competence and integrity of those who serve within it. She also highlighted the importance of transparency in the justice system, describing it as key to accountability and public trust.

The former Chief Justice reflected on the demanding nature of the judicial role, stating that judges must uphold fairness, continuously assess their work, and remain committed to delivering sound decisions. She urged the judiciary to remain "fit for purpose" by adapting to evolving public expectations while staying grounded in constitutional principles.