Justice Agyemang made history as the first female Chief Justice of The Gambia and currently serves as the Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a position she has held since 2020. She was Ghana's 1st woman lawyer, and 1st woman High Court judge in the CommonwealthCalled to the Ghanaian Bar in 1987, Justice Agyemang began her judicial journey shortly after, progressing steadily through the ranks with what observers describe as quiet precision. Justice Agyemang served in the judiciaries of Ghana, The Gambia and Eswatini, building a reputation as a superior court judge with decades of experience. In August 2013, she was appointed Chief Justice of The Gambia, becoming the first woman to occupy that office. From Justice Jiagge to Justice Torkornoo: Meet the 5 women who have shaped Ghana's judiciaryHer international judicial journey continued in February 2020 when Nigel Dakin, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands, announced her appointment as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Source: GhanaWeb February 01, 2026 13:35 UTC