President John Dramani Mahama has nominated seven distinguished Justices of the Court of Appeal for elevation to the Supreme Court of Ghana.
This comes pursuant to Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, which empowers the President to nominate individuals for the highest court in the land, subject to the advice of the Judicial Council and the approval of Parliament.
The nominees include Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, Justice Philip Bright Mensah, Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo, and Justice Hafisata Amaleboba.
In a formal letter dated April 29, 2025, and signed by Callistus Mahama, Ph.D., Secretary to the President, the presidency emphasized the urgency of the matter.
“I trust that the Council will expedite action on their considerations,” Dr. Mahama stated in the letter addressed to the Acting Chief Justice and copied to the Vice President and Chief of Staff.
He further added, “Attached are their Curricula Vitae. Please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.”
The communication, which has been addressed to His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Acting Chief Justice, signals the President’s intent to ensure continuity and fortification of the judicial arm of government.
