Parliament has approved the Supreme Court nominees submitted by President John Mahama, despite stiff opposition from the Minority caucus.
The approval was granted through a voice vote, with the Majority side outnumbering their counterparts during a heated session that exposed sharp political divisions.
The seven confirmed judges are Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, Justice Philip Bright Mensah, Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo, Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, and Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei.
During the debate, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin raised concerns about the speed of the process, warning that rushing judicial appointments could erode transparency and public trust.
He argued that the appointments risk setting a troubling precedent for future vetting exercises.
“We must not undermine the integrity of the process simply to satisfy political expediency,” he cautioned, as Minority MPs sought to delay or block the vote.
However, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga dismissed the objections, insisting that all nominees had passed rigorous scrutiny by the Appointments Committee.
He described them as “eminently qualified” and urged Parliament to focus on strengthening judicial institutions rather than politicising the process.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin upheld the committee’s report, noting that dissenting views were allowed but could not invalidate the majority decision.
“The ayes have it!” he declared, sealing the approval of the new Supreme Court justices.
