Parliament has approved the vetting report for President John Mahama’s Supreme Court nominees, following a tense debate and a voice vote that favoured the Majority.
The decision clears the way for all seven judicial nominees to be sworn in, despite strong objections from the Minority caucus.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin strongly opposed the approval, accusing the Majority of sacrificing “constitutional principle for political convenience.”
He cautioned that such a move could set a troubling precedent for future judicial appointments.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga defended the decision, asserting that each nominee was “thoroughly vetted and deemed competent” to serve on the nation’s highest court.
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, dismissed claims that the process sidelined the Minority, clarifying that the Appointments Committee’s report reflected collective input and that dissenting views could still be expressed during floor debates.
“You will not be prevented from saying what you want to say. But the report captures the decision of the whole committee,” Bagbin stated.
In the end, the Speaker declared, “The ayes have it!” — officially confirming the nominees and paving the way for their induction into the Supreme Court.
