Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has formally referred President John Dramani Mahama’s seven nominees to the Supreme Court to the Appointments Committee for consideration and report, in line with Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution.
The nominees include Justices Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Senyo Dzamefe, Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, Philip Bright Mensah, Janapare Bartels-Kodwo, and Hafisata Amaleboba.
Presiding over proceedings on Tuesday, May 27, Bagbin directed the leadership of the Judiciary Committee and the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee to collaborate with the Appointments Committee in conducting the vetting.
The Speaker’s directive sets the stage for what is expected to be a closely watched process, especially amid growing debates on judicial appointments and constitutional reforms.
