Musah Ahmed sworn in as new Judicial Secretary of Ghana
The ceremony, held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Supreme Court, was conducted by the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.
The Judicial Service of Ghana has a new Judicial Secretary, following the swearing-in of Mr. Musah Ahmed, a seasoned lawyer and managing partner of Ahmed Legal Consult.
The ceremony, held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Supreme Court, was conducted by the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.
Mr. Ahmed’s elevation to the position follows his appointment by President John Dramani Mahama, based on the recommendation of the Judicial Council, in line with Article 148 of the 1992 Constitution.
He takes over from Dr. Cyracus B. Bapuuroh, who had acted in the role since April 2025, and now becomes the 17th person to hold the office of Judicial Secretary since Ghana’s independence.
A distinguished legal practitioner with over 25 years of professional experience, Mr. Ahmed has built a strong reputation in Maritime, Commercial, Constitutional, Land, and International Law. Prior to joining the Judicial Service, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Ahmed Legal Consult, providing legal counsel to both local and international institutions, including the Embassies of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, as well as major corporate and traditional entities.
Beyond private legal practice, Mr. Ahmed has been deeply involved in public service and policy development. He formerly served as Vice-Chairman of the Hajj Board and co-founded the Legal Resources Centre, an organization known for promoting access to justice and strengthening rule of law institutions across the country.
An accomplished scholar, he has published several papers on cybersecurity, parliamentary immunity, and natural resource governance. His academic achievements include an LL.M in National Security Law (University of Ghana, 2023), an LL.B (Hons., 1997), and a Qualifying Certificate in Law (1999) from the Ghana School of Law, where he earned the B.J. da Rocha Prize for Best Student in Advocacy and Legal Ethics.
Mr. Ahmed holds membership in multiple professional bodies, including the Ghana Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the National Bar Association in Washington, D.C.
With his wealth of experience and leadership in the legal sector, Mr. Ahmed is expected to play a transformative role in the administration and modernization of the Judicial Service.
