Late Justice Rtd Sule Gbadegbe goes home June 20
On that day, a public viewing of the body will take place at the forecourt of the State House from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., followed immediately by the burial service at the same venue.
The burial and funeral service of the late Justice Nasiru Sulemana Gbadegbe, retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana, has been scheduled for Friday, June 20, 2025.
On that day, a public viewing of the body will take place at the forecourt of the State House from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., followed immediately by the burial service at the same venue.
Remember that the prescribed attire for the occasion is black and white.
A Thanksgiving service in honor of the late Justice will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the E.P. Church in Mamprobi, commencing promptly at 8:30 a.m. Attendees are also requested to wear black and white attire.
Justice Nasiru Sulemana Gbadegbe passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
He was widely revered for his integrity, discipline, and unwavering commitment to the legal profession. His distinguished judicial career spanned over three decades, leaving a lasting legacy within Ghana’s legal system.
Appointed to the Supreme Court in 2009, he served until his mandatory retirement on December 8, 2020, upon reaching the age of 70. Before his elevation to the apex court, he served with distinction as a Justice of the Court of Appeal from 1999 to 2009. His judicial journey began in 1989 when he was appointed to the High Court, where he earned a reputation for fairness and diligence during a ten-year tenure.
Justice Gbadegbe played a significant role in one of Ghana’s landmark legal events—the 2012/2013 presidential election petition. As one of the nine justices who heard the case, his contributions helped shape the nation’s electoral jurisprudence.
He was remembered by colleagues and the broader legal fraternity as a principled, methodical judge who upheld due process and judicial ethics. Often described as a "procedural purist," he was admired for his deep respect for the rule of law and his insistence on high standards in legal practice.
His passing continues to be mourned across the country, with tributes pouring in from legal professionals, public officials, and citizens who were touched by his decades of dedicated public service.
