President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo has appointed four new judges to the Supreme Court in accordance with Article 144 (2) of the 1992 Constitution.
They are:
1. Justice Barbara Frances Ackah-Yensu, Justice of Appeal
2. Justice George Kingsley Koomson, Justice of Appeal
3. Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu Asiedu, Justice of Appeal; and
4. Justice Ernest Yao Gaewu, Justice of the High Court
The appointment is a result of pending vacancies on the Supreme Court this year.
The Judicial Council through its Chairperson, Chief Justice Anin Yeboah, has expressed the suitability of the nominees.
A release by the President said upon receipt of the Judicial Council’s advice, and in accordance with Article 144 (2), consulted with the Council of State by submitting the names and curricula vitae of the nominees for appointment to the Court.
“The Council of State has, by letter, dated 25th July, 2022, notified me of the successful completion of the consultation process.”
“I am, therefore, in accordance with Article 144 (2), seeking the approval of Parliament for the appointment of the nominees as Justices of the Supreme Court. Their curricula vitae are hereby attached. I am fully satisfied that each of these persons is duly qualified, and eminently fit to discharge the functions of a Justice of the Supreme Court.”
Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin has referred the nominations to the Appointments Commitment for consideration and report.
