Supreme Court judge nominee, Justice Philip Bright Mensah, has highlighted the restrictive nature of judicial work, saying it deprives judges of a vibrant social life and often isolates them from the public.

Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday, June 17, Justice Mensah explained that the demands and responsibilities of the bench make it difficult for judges to freely associate or maintain close social circles.

"Sometimes, you have to be careful, for me, I pick and choose my friends, and if I have not traveled out of town on Sundays, I make sure that I go to church, so it is my work and church."

He expressed concern over public perceptions that discourage judges from appearing in informal or social settings.

"We are anti-social to the extent that even if you see a friend who is a lawyer, you can't even go and shake hands with him because people will (criticise), so that's the situation we found ourselves in, but thats the job you have sworn to do so we will manage it."

Justice Mensah’s remarks highlight the often-unseen personal sacrifices that come with the judiciary’s call to service.

Justice Bright Mensah is among the seven Judges nominated by President John Mahama to occupy the bench at the country's apex court.