The nominations were conveyed in a letter signed by Dr Callistus Mahama, Executive Secretary to the President, and addressed to the Acting Chief Justice for consideration by the Judicial Council, and subsequent parliamentary approval.
The nominees are: Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Kwaku Tawiah Ackaah Boafo, Justice Philip Bright Mensah, Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo, and Justice Hafisata Amalebola.
Justice Adjei has served on the Court of Appeal since 2012. He is also a Judge of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, elected in July 2022 for a six-year term. His contributions to legal education and human rights jurisprudence are widely recognised.
Justice Suurbaareh has been a member of the Court of Appeal since 2010.
He previously served as a Supervising High Court Judge in the Eastern Region and is recognised for his expertise in constitutional and administrative law.
Justice Dzamefe was elevated to the Court of Appeal in 2010. He is known for his work in commercial and civil litigation and has contributed to the development of corporate governance and financial regulation jurisprudence.
Justice Ackaah Boafo was appointed to the Court of Appeal in December 2022. Prior to this, he served with distinction on the High Court bench and is noted for his analytical approach to law and commitment to justice delivery.
Justice Mensah has been serving on the Court of Appeal since 2019. He has a background in public service and academia, with judgments widely cited for their clarity and scholarly depth, particularly in public law.
Justice Bartels-Kodwo was appointed to the Court of Appeal in 2019. She is known for her judicial discipline and attention to legal detail, building a reputation for impartiality and integrity on the bench.
Justice Amalebola was sworn into the Court of Appeal on December 21, 2022. She brings extensive experience in family law, land law, and alternative dispute resolution, and her nomination is seen as a boost to gender representation on the apex court.
The nominations are part of efforts to strengthen the judiciary and ensure the effective administration of justice.
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