Ghana: Minority Challenges Legality of Supreme Court Nominees' Vetting · Stages a Walkout

Ghana: Minority Challenges Legality of Supreme Court Nominees' Vetting · Stages a Walkout

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has opposed the vetting of three Supreme Court nominees, describing the exercise as unconstitutional and contrary to the Standing Orders of Parliament, resulting in a walkout by its members on the Appointments Committee yesterday.

Appointments Committee Okays 3 SC Nominees As Minority Boycotts Vetting

Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante and Anthony Forson Jnr.   The Appointments Committee of Parliament has unanimously recommended the approval of three nominees for appointment to the Supreme Court (SC), following a dramatic walkout by members of the Minority Caucus during the vetting process. The nominees are Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante and private legal practitioner, Anth…

Parliament Approves 3 Supreme Court Nominees Despite Minority Objections

The Minority Caucus’ objections could not stop Parliament from approving three nominees for appointment to the Supreme Court. Justice Edward Amoako Asante, Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, both of the Court of Appeal, and private legal practitioner Anthony Forson Jr. were approved by majority decision at the Appointments Committee and plenary levels. The approval followed the presentation of the Appointments Committee’s report by its chair…