Parliament has approved the nominations of Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and private legal practitioner Anthony Forson Jnr for appointment as Justices of the Supreme Court, following the adoption of the Appointments Committee's report. The approval proceeded despite strong objections from the Minority Caucus, who protested the accelerated vetting process, though they did not challenge the nominees personally or the President's constitutional authority to nominate.
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Parliament's Appointments Committee has recommended approval of Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and private legal practitioner Anthony Forson Jnr for appointment to Ghana's Supreme Court, which would increase the number of justices from 18 to 21. The recommendation came after a contentious vetting process during which the Minority Caucus walked out in objection to the compressed procedure and the lack of public opportunity to submit memoranda on the nominees.
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Supreme Court nominee Justice Edward Amoako Asante has urged persons detained by police beyond the constitutionally prescribed 48-hour period to seek redress through the courts, arguing that legal action would help enforce constitutional safeguards against prolonged detention and prevent such protections from remaining "merely a provision on paper."
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Supreme Court nominee Justice Edward Amoako Asante told Parliament's Appointments Committee that while AI can assist with legal research and routine tasks, it cannot replicate human reasoning and judgment. He cautioned that lawyers must verify AI-generated information before relying on it, and suggested AI systems should be tailored to Ghana's legal institutions.
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Justice Edward Amoako Asante, appearing before Parliament's Appointments Committee, rejected suggestions that his nomination was influenced by any individual, saying he followed constitutional process and qualifies based on his qualifications and 20+ years as a judge.
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Parliament's Appointments Committee is vetting three Supreme Court nominees despite a boycott by the Minority, which objects to the compressed timetable. The Minority argues that because the Supreme Court already has its full complement of Justices, the appointments should not be treated as urgent and the committee needs more time to review the nominees' records.
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Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of Parliament's Appointments Committee, has dismissed the Minority's objection to the vetting of three Supreme Court nominees, calling the grounds "flimsy, hollow and baseless." The Minority Leader had sought to defer the vetting, contending there was no immediate vacancy warranting the nominations and requesting a 14-day advertisement period.
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Parliament's Minority Caucus walked out of the Appointments Committee's vetting of three Supreme Court nominees, objecting to what they called a rushed timetable. The Minority leader argued the process lacked sufficient time for scrutiny and that there was no vacancy requiring urgent appointment.
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Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has demanded the deferment of the vetting of three Supreme Court nominees—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—arguing the Supreme Court is operating at full capacity with no urgent vacancy to justify the accelerated process before Parliament's recall ends August 28.
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