Speaker refers Mahama’s 7 Supreme Court nominees to Appointments Committee

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has referred President John Mahama’s seven Supreme Court nominees to the Appointments Committee for vetting.

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

On Tuesday, May 27, the Speaker read a letter from President Mahama. In this letter, he requested approval for his seven nominees to the Supreme Court.

President Mahama urged Parliament to expedite the process. He wants the Justices to assume office as soon as possible.

The letter concluded with a note of appreciation: “Please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.”