Chief Justice suspends court sittings in Greater Accra for Supreme Court’s 150th anniversary

The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has directed that all courts in the Greater Accra Region will not sit on Tuesday, July 28 and Friday, July 31, 2026.

The directive, issued by the Judicial Service of Ghana, is to enable judges and magistrates in the region to take part in activities marking the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court.

According to the Judicial Service, the break in court proceedings will allow members of the bench to fully participate in the anniversary’s climax and thanksgiving events.

The main anniversary ceremony is scheduled for *Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Ohene Konadu Auditorium, University of Professional Studies, Accra*.

A thanksgiving service will follow on *Friday, July 31, 2026 at the Accra Ridge Church*.

The Judicial Service described the milestone as significant in the history of Ghana’s highest court and urged all judges and magistrates in Greater Accra to be part of the celebrations.

The Supreme Court’s 150th anniversary was officially launched on *April 16, 2026*, with a series of activities planned to recognize the Court’s contribution to Ghana’s justice system over the years.