President John Dramani Mahama has nominated seven Justices of the Court of Appeal for consideration for elevation to the Supreme Court bench:
The nominees are:
- Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei
- Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh
- Justice Senyo Dzamefe
- Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackah-Boafo
- Justice Philip Bright Mensah
- Justice Janpere Bartels-Kodwo
- Justice Hafisata Ameleboba
The nominations were made in accordance with Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, which outlines the procedure for appointing Justices to the Supreme Court.
A letter dated April 29, 2025, and signed by the Executive Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, communicated the nominations to the acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.
According to the Judicial Service, the nominations will first be reviewed by the Judicial Council as part of the constitutionally mandated process. Once the Council concludes its consideration, the nominees will be presented to Parliament for approval, as required under Article 144(2).
This development marks a significant step in shaping the composition of the nation’s apex court, and signals President Mahama’s commitment to strengthening the judiciary through appointments grounded in constitutional procedure and merit.
