President Mahama Nominates Seven Court of Appeal Judges to Supreme Court

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated seven Justices of the Court of Appeal for appointment to the Supreme Court, in line with Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.

The nominees are Justices Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Senyo Dzamefe, Kweku Tawiah Ackah-Boafo, Philip Bright Mensah, Janpere Bartels-Kodwo, and Hafisata Ameleboba.

The nominations were officially communicated through a letter dated April 29, 2025, signed by the Executive Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, and addressed to the acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

The Judicial Service has confirmed that the Judicial Council will review the nominations as part of the preparatory steps toward their consideration by Parliament.

In accordance with constitutional provisions, the nominees must be vetted and approved by Parliament before their appointment to the Supreme Court bench is finalized. This development forms part of efforts to strengthen the judiciary and fill vacancies at the apex court.