President Mahama has nominated seven Justices of the Court of Appeal to be considered for appointment as Supreme Court Justices.
The nomination was announced in a letter signed on April 29, 2025 by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President in pursuant to Article 144(2) of the 1992 constitution.
the Justices include; Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Justice Gabriel Simon Suurbaareh, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo and Justice Philip Bright Mensah.
The rest are; Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo and Justice Hafisata Amaleboba.
President Mahama’s nomination of Justices follows his recent suspension of Gertrude Torkornoo as the Chief Justice after establishing a prima facie case against her in consultation with the Council of State following three petitions for her removal.
The President has also established a five member committee to look into the petitions against Gertrude Torkonoo. Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie is now the Acting Chief Justice pending the appointment of a substantive Chief Justice.
However, the Minority Caucus and the Ghana Bar Association have opposed the suspension of Justice Torkonoo, arguing that the President’s action is unconstitutional and must be revoked immediately.
Source | 3news
