NPP Minority Caucus to Participate in Supreme Court Vetting

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has announced its decision to participate in the ongoing vetting of seven nominees to the Supreme Court bench, despite initial concerns of a potential boycott. According to NPP Member of Parliament (MP) for Okaikwei Central, Mr Patrick Yaw Boamah, the Minority is committed to cooperating with the Majority throughout the vetting process. This decision will enable the scrutiny of the nominees' qualifications, experience, and suitability for the esteemed positions, as outlined in Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NPP Minority Caucus will participate in the vetting of seven Supreme Court nominees, despite initial concerns of a boycott.
  • The Minority is committed to cooperating with the Majority throughout the vetting process, according to Mr Patrick Yaw Boamah, NPP MP for Okaikwei Central.
  • The seven nominees are: 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.
  • The nominations were made in accordance with Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which outlines the process for appointing Supreme Court Justices.
  • The vetting process will scrutinize the nominees' qualifications, experience, and suitability for the esteemed positions.
  • Mr Boamah emphasized that the Minority has always been cooperative, boycotting only when necessary, and raising issues within the ambit of parliamentary practice.

Statistics:

  • 7 nominees are vying for positions on the Supreme Court bench (Ghana News Agency)
  • The vetting process will scrutinize the nominees' qualifications, experience, and suitability, as outlined in Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution.
  • 5 of the nominees are justices, while 2 are judges (composition not specified)
  • The nominations were made by President John Dramani Mahama in April 2025 (in accordance with Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution)
  • The seven nominees are: 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

Sources:

  • Ghana News Agency (16 June 2025)
  • The 1992 Constitution of Ghana (Article 144(2))