President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed three new Court of Appeal Justices to occupy vacancies on the Supreme Court bench.
The newly appointed Justices are Justice Henry Anthony Cofie, Justice Yaw Asare Darko, and Justice Richard Agyei Frimpong.
The appointment, according to the President, follows the mandatory retirement of three Justices of the apex court earlier this year.
First Deputy Speaker Joseph Osei-Owusu, reading a communication to parliament on behalf of President Akufo-Addo said the nominations were in line with law.
“Over the course of the last few months, in February, May, and June, respectively, three vacancies have been created on the Supreme Court bench. By convention, and having regard to its excessive jurisdiction, the Supreme Court bench comprises the Chief Justice and 15 other justices. These vacancies have occurred as a result of the mandatory retirement of Justice Nene Abayeteye Ofoe Amegatcher on February 3, 2023, former Chief Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah on May 24, 2023, and Justice Jones Dotse on June 8, 2023. There are now 13 justices of the Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo,” he said.
The Bekwai Member of Parliament subsequently referred the nominees to the committee he chairs for consideration and report.
The Committee will now undertake a thorough consideration of the nominated Justices and present a report on their suitability for the Supreme Court bench.
