The ceremony, held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, was conducted by Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

Mr. Ahmed’s appointment received the approval of President John Mahama, based on the recommendation of the Judicial Council, in line with Article 148 of the 1992 Constitution. He succeeds Dr. Cyracus B. Bapuuroh, who had been serving as Acting Judicial Secretary since April 2025.

Mr. Ahmed becomes the 17th Judicial Secretary since Ghana’s First Republic.

With more than 25 years of experience in law, he brings significant expertise to his new role. Before his appointment, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Ahmed Legal Consult, where he specialised in Maritime, Commercial, Constitutional, Land, and International Law.

He has also provided legal counsel to several diplomatic missions, including the Embassies of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, as well as various corporate and traditional institutions.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Ahmed has contributed extensively to public service. He previously served as Vice-Chairman of the Hajj Board and is a founding member of the Legal Resources Centre, where he worked to enhance access to justice and institutional development.

A recipient of the B.J. da Rocha Prize, he has authored scholarly papers on cybersecurity, parliamentary immunity, and natural resource governance.

Mr. Ahmed holds an LL.M in National Security Law (University of Ghana, 2023), an LL.B with Honours (1997), and a Qualifying Certificate from the Ghana School of Law (1999), where he was named Best Student in Advocacy and Legal Ethics.

He is a member of the Ghana Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the National Bar Association in Washington, D.C.

Source: Adomonline

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The Judicial Council officially accepted her decision during its 291st meeting on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025.

Following the development, the Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has appointed Dr Cyracus Badinye Bapuuroh to act as Judicial Secretary until a substantive appointment.

“Wherefore you are hereby directed to assume the duties of Judicial Secretary pending decision by the Judicial Council and the eventual appointment of a substantive Judicial Secretary,” the memo added.

Meanwhile, members of the Judiciary, the Judicial Service of Ghana, and the general public have been asked to take note.

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Per a circular purportedly issued by the Judicial Secretary, Justice Cyra Pamela C. A Koranteng, on January 31, 2024, individuals seeking judgments were to present their Ghana Cards as a form of identification for obtaining judgments.

However, in a new letter to Court Registrars dated Thursday, February 29, Justice Cyra Pamela has stated she did not authorise the circular.

“I write with reference to a circular issued in the name of the Judicial Secretary, on 31st January 2024 on the subject of proving one’s identity by producing a Ghana card to obtain Judgements. Kindly note that this circular was not authorized by the Judicial Secretary, consequently, it is hereby withdrawn with immediate effect,” Justice Cyra Pamela C.A Koranteng said.

Meanwhile, the office has promised to issue guidelines on preventing fraudulent activities, urging Court Registrars to adhere to the directive.

“Please expect to receive directives in respect of measures to be taken to curb improper use of court orders by fraudsters. Kindly take note for your immediate compliance.”

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