As he gave his final remarks, Justice Dotse was unable to control his tears.

He responded, “I promised my family that I was not going to cry so I’m going to soldier on,” to the cheers of the audience.

“All the good things have been said, but today is a day of showing appreciation,” he continued.

He thanked God for guiding him through Ghana’s judicial system.

He also praised his wife for accompanying him on his life’s journey and his parents for their sacrifices that have helped him become who he is today.

The judge expressed his gratitude to everyone who had supported him throughout his career, including the Supreme Court judges and all of his coworkers.

Justice Dotse’s profile:

In February 2008, Jones Victor Mawulorm took the oath of office as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the Gambia. In June of the same year, he was appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana.

From 1979 to 1981, he served as a State Attorney for the Attorney-General’s Office. He transitioned into private practice after this period. He held the position of President of the Ghana Bar Association’s Volta Region Bar. In June 2002, he was appointed to the high court, and in September 2003, he was appointed to the Court of Appeals.