Banjul, The Gambia
His Lordship Justice Felix Datsomor, a High Court Judge of the Ghanaian Judiciary has achieved a significant milestone, being elected as the Regional Vice President for West Africa of the Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association (CMJA).
The election took place during the ongoing 20th CMJA Triennial Conference in The Gambia, and Justice Datsomor was inducted into office yesterday, officially beginning his two-year renewable tenure.
The CMJA conference, which is a major international event for judicial officers, is being held in Banjul under the theme: “Innovations In Judicial Practice: Embracing Change For A Better Future.”
A Seat on the Executive Committee.
By virtue of his election, Justice Datsomor becomes one of the six regional vice presidents across the continent and automatically secures a seat on the Executive Committee of the CMJA as a member. This committee is central to the Association’s work in promoting the rule of law and judicial independence throughout the Commonwealth. The Association’s leadership comprises one president and the six regional vice presidents.
Honour for Ghana.
Justice Datsomor’s new role places a distinguished Ghanaian judicial figure in a key leadership position within the international judicial community.
“We wish Justice Datsomor well and are proud of the honour he has brought to Ghana’s Judiciary and the entire nation,” a member of the judiciary stated.
His induction marks a new chapter for Ghana’s representation on the global judicial stage.
