Parliament Gives Green Light to Mahama’s Supreme Court Nominees Amid Minority Pushback

Parliament has approved all seven Supreme Court nominees appointed by President John Dramani Mahama, despite vigorous objections from the Minority caucus.

The decision followed a heated plenary session that ended with a decisive voice vote, allowing the nominees to advance to their formal elevation to the Supreme Court.

The Majority carried the motion after the Appointments Committee presented its final report to the House. However, the Minority vehemently opposed the nominations, arguing that they contravened the recent suspension of the Chief Justice and raised serious constitutional questions.

Minority MPs criticized the Supreme Court for remaining silent during what they described as a breach of natural justice in recent legal matters. They also asserted that their objections were not accurately reflected in the committee’s report.

“All Minority members opposed and voted against the nomination of the seven judges,” First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor said. “Based on our meeting this afternoon, the record will show that every Minority member said no.”

Despite these protests, the Majority prevailed, ensuring all seven nominees secured parliamentary approval.

The newly approved 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

Their appointments will now proceed to the formal swearing-in by President John Dramani Mahama.