Parliament has approved the nomination of seven Supreme Court Justice nominees, clearing the path for their swearing-in by President Mahama, despite stiff opposition from the Minority in the House.
The nominees — Justices Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Senyo Dzamefe, Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, Philip Bright Mensah, Janapare Bartels-Kodwo, and Hafisata Amaleboba — were approved by a majority decision following a heated debate.
During their vetting, the nominees faced tough questions from the Minority, led by the Ranking Member on the Appointments Committee, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin.
The Effutu MP had also opposed attempts by the Committee Chairman, Bernard Ahiafor, to lay the committee’s report before the House, citing unresolved concerns.
However, the Committee Chairman, who also serves as First Deputy Speaker, rejected the objection, stating that the concerns of the Minority had already been sufficiently captured in the final report. The Speaker later permitted the report to be laid, paving the way for the vote.
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While the nominees secured parliamentary approval through the majority decision, the Minority maintained their opposition, insisting that their reservations, particularly regarding transparency and the nomination process, remain unresolved.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Hamdia Mohammed
