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The Constitution Review Committee (CRC) has proposed a constitutional amendment to cap the number of justices of Ghana’s Supreme Court at 15, comprising the Chief Justice and not more than 14 other justices.
The recommendation forms part of broader judicial reforms aimed at streamlining the Supreme Court’s appellate jurisdiction, reducing its workload, and improving efficiency in the administration of justice.
Presenting the Committee’s report on Monday, December 22, 2025, Chairman of the CRC, Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, said the proposal seeks to amend Article 128(1) of the 1992 Constitution to formally set an upper limit on the size of the apex court.
According to the Committee, fixing a maximum number of Supreme Court justices would preserve flexibility in appointments while preventing excessive expansion that could undermine coherence and efficiency in judicial decision-making.
However, the CRC advised against imposing numerical limits on the Court of Appeal and the High Court. It explained that maintaining flexibility in the composition of these lower courts would allow the judiciary to respond effectively to population growth, increasing caseloads, and evolving justice delivery needs.
The Committee noted that the proposed reforms are intended to strengthen Ghana’s judicial system, enhance institutional efficiency, and support the effective functioning of the country’s democratic framework.
