Supreme Court nominee, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, has firmly stated that his religious beliefs will not influence his rulings on the bench, especially in matters as sensitive as same-sex relationships.
Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, Justice Adjei emphasized his commitment to judicial impartiality and the responsibilities of the oath he has taken as a judge.
“We’ve talked about our faith; it could be Christian faith, Muslim faith; it is your faith. But when you are in the courtroom, you have taken the judicial oath to be impartial, irrespective of the persons involved,” he said.
Justice Adjei was responding to concerns about how judges handle socially and religiously divisive issues. He stressed that legal decisions must be grounded solely on facts and the law — not personal or religious values.
“Once you put on your judicial cap, you must act in accordance with the oath you have taken,” he stated.
Referencing hypothetical cases involving same-sex relationships, he explained:
“If any matter is brought before me — whether it is same-sex or whatever — I will look at the circumstances and the law, and I will give effect to the position of the law without being influenced by my faith. Otherwise, I would be abdicating my seat as a judge.”
He cautioned that allowing religious influence in the courtroom could create chaos in the justice system.
“If we did, every religious group would demand that one of their own be on the panel, which should not be the case,” he concluded.
