Sophia Akuffo

Ghanaian judge and politician · Ghana · On the map · Politicians · Born 1949 · age 76

Sophia Abena Boafoa Akuffo is the former chief justice of Ghana from 19 June 2017 to 20 December 2019. She had been a judge in the Supreme Court of Ghana since 1995.

Sophia Akuffo is read about 12 times a day, in 17 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 6 October 2026

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2023“It's been going on in this country (Ghana) for the longest time, when I was appointed by President w: Jerry Rawlings, I became an NDC judge.”In their words16 September 202399.99% of judges are there to simply do their work - Ex-CJ Sophia Akuffo, Ghana WebRead the whole statement

“There are standards for the public service...and conflict of interest is something that always can be dealt with, whether it is written in black and white or not...”In their words6 April 2023Sophia Akuffo reacts to Akufo-Addo's new EC appointments, Ghana WebRead the whole statement

“If you insist on ideology....which I thought was outdated after Communism....Maybe I can say I am egalitarian.”In their words18 February 2023Associating my surname to Akufo-Addo for nepotistic reasons 'irritating' - Sophia Akuffo, Ghana WebRead the whole statement

“If by the grace of God, I've got a voice why shouldn't I use it? In fact, I've decided that after this I am always going to find a voice to espouse. Why shouldn't I?”In their words16 February 2023Sophia Akuffo promises 'more fire' on issues of national interest, Ghana WebRead the whole statement

“Nobody tells me what to think, except God and nobody can tell me what to do with my time and what to say about anything going on in this country (Ghana).”In their words16 February 2023Sophia Akuffo promises 'more fire' on issues of national interest, Ghana WebRead the whole statement

“I find it wicked, I find it disrespectful, I find it unlawful, I find it totally wrong, period! Because you don’t solve your problems by sacrificing your aged.”In their words10 February 2023Ernest Arhinful, Why are we in this mess? - Sophia Akuffo quizzes government, myjoyonlineRead the whole statement

2021Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and SciencesAward1949Born20 December 1949

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It's (being a Judge) been full, it's been interesting, it's been restful.
17 February 2023 · I really don’t miss being a judge - Sophia Akuffo, Ghana Web, Own words
When they are sounding hopeful, it is about getting a visa of one type or the other or getting a university admission outside.
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For how long are we going to be in this situation or circumstance where you don’t really see much hope in the eyes of young people?
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