Vetting of Justice Ackaah-Boafo for Supreme Court Postponed Indefinitely

• Parliament’s Appointment Committee has indefinitely postponed the vetting of Justice Kweku T. Ackaah-Boafo for the Supreme Court
• This follows a petition filed by human rights activist, Anthony Kwabenya Rau, who claimed the judge displayed bias against him
• However, Justice Ackaah-Boafo’s camp has strongly disputed the allegations by the activist, describing them as unfounded

The Appointment Committee of Parliament has indefinitely postponed the vetting of Justice Kweku T. Ackaah-Boafo for the Supreme Court of Ghana.

The decision follows a petition alleging judicial bias and misconduct, which was submitted to the committee before Justice Ackaah-Boafo's vetting.

According to a report by the HARD LAW Journal, the petition was filed by Anthony Kwabenya Rau, a self-described international human rights activist.

In the petition, Rau alleged that Justice Ackaah-Boafo displayed bias and used inappropriate language during court proceedings. He also claimed that the judge insulted him and questioned his right to represent clients in Ghana.

The petition raised concerns about Justice Ackaah-Boafo's cultural understanding of Ghana, citing his Canadian background, according to the HARD LAW Journal.

The petitioner, who claims to be 67 years old, alleged that the judge showed him disrespect because of his age.

Justice Ackaah-Boafo's response to bias claims

Sources close to Justice Ackaah-Boafo have strongly disputed the allegations, describing the petition as 'incompetent, bogus, unfounded, and without merit whatsoever.'

The judge's camp claimed that he remained in high spirits and was prepared to appear before the committee when proceedings resume.

A student taught by Justice Ackaah-Boafo at the Ghana School of Law has described him as 'a true gentleman', known for his warmth and respect for others.

The student's account portrayed a judge who demands the highest ethical standards and was committed to integrity and candour.

The matter has been referred to Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s office for the determination of the next steps.

The Appointments Committee is awaiting guidance from the Speaker before determining whether to proceed with alternative arrangements for the vetting process.

Justice Ackaah-Boafo was nominated by Mahama

Justice Ackaah-Boafo was one of the seven judges nominated by President John Dramani Mahama to the Supreme Court of Ghana.

The vetting of the judges began on Monday, June 16, 2025, with one vetting postponed indefinitely due to the reasons stated above.

The Facebook post regarding the vetting postponement is below:

Ghanaians react to allegations against Justice Ackaah-Boafo

Ghanaians on social media have reacted to the allegations against Justice Ackaah-Boafo.

YEN.com.gh has compiled a few comments below:

@Rauf Mohammed said:

"I think the legal counsel should sit on this petition to ascertain the merits of the law."

@Gilbert Senam Kwabla Coffie also said:

"Article 146 again?"

@Paa Kojo Sarkodie commented:

"Ooh, but My Lord is used to taking on lawyers or parties on issues regarding ethics, misconduct etc in proceedings. I can recall his comments on Martin Kpebu (alleging that he was dishonest) and Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah ( he failing to file written submissions) in his judgments."

Minority and Majority Leaders clash at vetting

In related development, YEN.com.gh reported that a heated clash broke out in Parliament as the Minority and Majority Leaders clashed at the vetting on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Alexander Afenyo-Markin clashed with Mahama Ayariga during the vetting of Justice Senyo Dzamefe’ one of seven Supreme Court nominees put forward by President John Mahama.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh