'Mahama's seven new Supreme Court judges were vetted at NDC headquarters' – NPP MP alleges

Michael Okyere Baafi, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for New Juaben South in the Eastern Region, has alleged that the seven newly appointed Supreme Court judges awaiting approval are all card-bearing members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

According to the lawmaker, he has obtained insider details from the NDC caucus indicating that all seven judicial appointees were vetted at the NDC headquarters and were required to possess party membership cards before receiving their appointments.

Speaking in an interview on Movement TV on May 5, 2025, Baafi criticised President John Dramani Mahama and the ruling party, accusing them of undermining Ghana’s democracy.

"They were all vetted at the NDC headquarters. They were assessed to ensure they were card-bearing members before being appointed. A die-hard NDC supporter gave me the information and explained that without the party card, you cannot get the appointment.

“This is not how to defend democracy. Such actions can even deter investors from the country, as judicial rulings may unfairly favor the government over investors, which is detrimental to the economy. We are simply protecting our democracy. These appointees are not here to support democratic principles,” he alleged.

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated seven new Justices to join the Bench at the Supreme Court of Ghana, in accordance with Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which empowers the President to appoint justices to the highest court in the land.

The announcement was made in a letter dated April 29, 2025, signed by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama.

The nominations are part of the President’s ongoing efforts to ensure the continued independence and efficiency of Ghana’s judiciary.

The nominated justices are expected to undergo a review by the Judicial Council, which will provide advice to the President before they are presented for vetting in Parliament. This process will ensure their suitability to serve on the bench of the country's highest court.

The Judicial Council will review the nominations and provide advice to the President before they are vetted by Parliament.

Once confirmed, the new justices will take on key responsibilities in interpreting the Constitution and adjudicating cases that have significant legal and national implications.

See the list below

1. Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei

2. Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh

3. Justice Senyo Dzamefe

4. Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo

5. Justice Philip Bright Mensah

6. Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo

7. Justice Hafisata Amaleboba



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