Parliament has approved the nomination of four Justices to the Supreme Court.
Members of Parliament (MPs) from both sides of the House described the justices as knowledgeable and experienced individuals who would advance the administration of justice and the protection of civil liberties in the country.
The four justices are Mr. Justice Samuel K. Marful-Sau, Justice of Appeal; Miss Justice Agnes M.A. Dordzie, Justice of Appeal; Professor Nii Ashie Kotey, former Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Ghana; and Nene A.O. Amegatcher, a Private Legal Practitioner and former president of the Ghana Bar Association.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo nominated the four Justices, in accordance with Article 144 (2) of the Constitution, and after communicating same to Parliament, the Appointments Committee of Parliament (ACP) vetted them.
Their approval by Parliament Tuesday followed the presentation of the report of the ACP, which indicated that it was satisfied that the four justices exhibited character and possessed the requisite knowledge and experience in law to serve on the Supreme Court.
Reading the report, the Chairman of the ACP, Mr. Joseph Osei-Owusu, said the four Justices exhibited independent mindedness and assured the committee of the will to interpret the law as it was, without favour or let.
