Mahama’s SC nominees will enrich Ghana’s jurisprudence – Dr Acheampong

Political risk analyst and economist Dr. Theo Acheampong praised President John Dramani Mahama's recent Supreme Court nominations. He called the nominees experienced legal minds who will improve the nation's jurisprudence.

In an interview on JoyNews' Newsfile, Dr. Acheampong highlighted their extensive experience. He noted that they have all risen through the judiciary ranks, including the Court of Appeal. “Their appointment will enrich the quality of jurisprudence in the country,” he stated.

President Mahama nominated seven Justices of the Court of Appeal for elevation to the Supreme Court. These appointments require review by the Judicial Council and approval from Parliament.

The nominees are: Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, Justice Philip Bright Mensah, Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo, and Justice Hafisata Amaleboba.

Meanwhile, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin criticized President Mahama’s nominations. He described them as a veiled attempt at a third-term agenda.

At a New Patriotic Party (NPP) press conference on May 1, Mr. Afenyo-Markin warned about threats to power balance and judicial independence. “This is not a routine judicial appointment,” he said.

He claimed there is a strategic effort to fill the Supreme Court with loyalists. The nomination of seven Appeals Court judges follows the suspension of the Chief Justice.

Mr. Afenyo-Markin accused President Mahama of undermining democratic governance and constitutional principles. He argued that such actions could erode public trust in the judiciary and destabilize Ghana’s democratic institutions.