President Mahama Nominates Seven New Justices of the Supreme Court, Ghanaians React
- President John Dramani Mahama has appointed seven new justices to the Supreme Court, a statement from the Presidency says
- The nomination of the seven justices of the Apex Court is in line with Article 144 (2) of Ghana's 1992 Constitution
- Netizens have reacted with mixed opinions, with some welcoming the nominations and others criticising them
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President John Dramani Mahama has nominated seven new justices of the Supreme Court. A statement issued by the Presidency on April 30, 2025, states.
The seven nominees are Justices Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackah-Boafo, Justice Philip Bright Mensah, Justice Janpere Bartels-Kodwo and Justice Hafisata Ameleboba.

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These nominations are subject to vetting and approval by Parliament, following constitutional procedures. Once approved, the justices will be sworn in to serve on Ghana's highest court.
President Mahama's move comes days after the Chief Justice was suspended over alleged misconduct and abuse of power.
President Mahama shakes up the Supreme Court
President John Dramani Mahama is implementing significant changes within Ghana's Supreme Court. Aside from nominating the seven Justices from the Court of Appeal for appointment to the Supreme Court, he also suspended the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo on April 22, 2025, pending an investigation into three undisclosed petitions against her.
The President's nominations are in line with Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which allows the President to appoint Supreme Court judges in consultation with the Council of State and with Parliament's approval.

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While the official rationale emphasises strengthening the judiciary's capacity and ensuring its independence, the timing has triggered a political debate.
Some observers, including Frank Davies of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), have questioned the motivations behind these appointments, especially in light of President Mahama's previous comments encouraging lawyers aligned with the National Democratic Congress to pursue judicial positions to "balance the equation" regarding past appointments.
See President Mahama's appointments below:
The suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo and the subsequent nominations have raised concerns about potential political interference in the judiciary.
The Ghana Bar Association and opposition parties have called for transparency and adherence to due process in these developments.
Reactions to President Mahama's Supreme Court picks
Netizens who saw the President's appointments have expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some have lauded the appointments, others have criticised the President over his choices.
@Ruulaw wrote:
"Article 71 holders hmm wanna money, anyways I blame Nana Addo for packing the courts so he Mahama is trying to balance it but it’s cost to the nation please."
@Jude_ofosu wrote:
"Ok. Is he also packing the Supreme Court with NDC sympathisers?"
@SierraSec_NG wrote:
"Guys will run away."
@MaameEsiGold wrote:
@Thank you, President Mahama. Please let’s show them how a reset is done. Love this new NDC. No longer taking the nonsense of NPP. "
@eagleyez7 wrote:
"The chop bar association go vex more."
@skkutu wrote:
"Settings."
@RealKojoAdams wrote:
"The names look more diverse, religious, and ethnically balanced."
@Papayaro6 wrote:
"I hope this is not also packing the Supreme Court...time will certainly be our judge."
CJ defends request for more Supreme Court Judges
Earlier, Yen.com.gh reported that Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, who was recently suspended by President John Dramani Mahama, asked former President Akufo-Addo to appoint new judges to the Supreme Court of Ghana.
She justified the request by stating that the Supreme Court of Ghana was short-staffed, leading to several cases being delayed.
She nominated five judges for the former Head of State to promote to the Supreme Court, igniting mixed reactions from the public.
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