Despite strong opposition from the Minority caucus, Parliament has confirmed all seven of President John Dramani Mahama’s Supreme Court nominees.
Following a contentious plenary debate and a resounding voice vote, the decision paves the way for the nominees to be formally sworn into the highest court.
The Majority side prevailed after the Appointments Committee’s final report was presented.
The Minority had earlier expressed strong objections to the nominations, arguing that the appointments raised constitutional concerns and were inconsistent with the recent suspension of the Chief Justice.
They also accused the Supreme Court of abdicating its responsibility by remaining silent on recent judicial developments, which they described as violations of natural justice.
“All Minority members opposed and voted against the nomination of the seven judges. Mr. Speaker, based on the meeting we had this afternoon, the recording will show that everyone on the Minority side said ‘no’,” said First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor.
Despite the Minority’s objection, the Majority’s support secured the approval of the nominees.
The newly confirmed justices are:
1. Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei
2. Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh
3. Justice Senyo Dzamefe
4. Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo
5. Justice Philip Bright Mensah
6. Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo
7. Justice Hafisata Amaleboba
President Mahama is expected to conduct their swearing-in in the coming days.
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