Seven new Supreme Court Justices to be sworn in today despite minority protest

President John Dramani Mahama will today, Thursday, July 3, 2025, officially swear in seven newly appointed Justices of the Supreme Court at a ceremony at the Jubilee House.

Today’s ceremony is expected to complete the formal process, allowing the new Justices to assume their roles on Ghana’s highest court.

Their induction comes at a time when the judiciary continues to face growing public scrutiny over issues of independence and political influence.

The swearing-in follows Parliament’s approval of the nominees, despite strong objections from the Minority caucus, who have expressed concerns over the process.

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

The approval process was marked by intense debate on the floor of Parliament, with the Minority raising issues about transparency, fairness, and the integrity of the nomination process.

During the vetting, Minority MPs, led by Effutu MP Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, subjected the nominees to tough questioning and subsequently opposed attempts by the Appointments Committee to present its final report for approval.

Committee Chairman Bernard Ahiafor, who doubles as First Deputy Speaker, dismissed the objections, insisting that the concerns raised had been addressed and reflected in the final report.

The Speaker later permitted the report to be tabled, allowing a vote to take place.

In the end, the nominees secured approval by a majority decision, but the Minority has remained adamant, insisting their reservations still stand.