Also known as: Justice Edward Amoako Asante · Justice Asante · Mr Justice Asante · Mr. Justice Edward Amoako Asante
Supreme Court Justice sworn in September 2026, advocated AI integration into Ghana's judicial system during parliamentary vetting.
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Joy Online
… Parliament later approved Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante and private legal practitioner Anthony Forson Jnr for appointment to the Supreme Court. …
Mahama’s Supreme Court nominees are not court-packing — Akwatia MPJoy Online
… Parliament also approved Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante and private legal practitioner Anthony Forson Jnr for appointment to the Supreme Court. …
Mahama Ayariga, Zanetor and three Supreme Court nominees to be sworn in todayDaily Guide
Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante and Anthony Forson Jnr. …
Appointments Committee Okays 3 SC Nominees As Minority Boycotts VettingThe Ghanaian Times
… The nominees are Justice Sophia Rosetta Oduokuwa Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante and Mr Anthony Forson Jnr. …
Minority challenges legality of Supreme Court nominees’ vetting • Stages a walkoutJoy Online
Supreme Court nominee Justice Edward Amoako Asante has reaffirmed his commitment to judicial independence, insisting that judges must determine cases solely on the facts presented and the applicable law, regardless of who appointed them. …
‘Judges don’t mingle with appointing authorities’ – Amoako Asante defends judicial independenceJoy Online
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. …
Parliament approves three new Supreme Court JusticesJoy Online
… The nominees are Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante and private legal practitioner Anthony Forson Jnr. …
Appointments Committee recommends approval of three Supreme Court nomineesJoy Online
Supreme Court nominee Justice Edward Amoako Asante has urged persons held in police custody beyond the constitutionally prescribed 48-hour period to seek redress through the courts. …
Suspects detained beyond 48 hours can sue police for redress – Justice Amoako AsanteJoy Online
Justice Edward Amoako Asante, a nominee for appointment to the Supreme Court, has rejected suggestions that artificial intelligence could eventually replace lawyers or judges. …
AI cannot replace lawyers and judges – Justice AsanteJoy Online
Supreme Court nominee Justice Edward Amoako Asante has rejected suggestions that his nomination may have been influenced by an individual who played a significant role in his elevation, insisting that he has no knowledge of anyone who may have facilitated his appointment. …
I don’t know who facilitated my nomination – Supreme Court nominee Amoako AsanteECOWAS Chairman Bassirou Diomaye Faye has sworn in five new judges of the Community Court of Justice from Benin, The Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria, and Togo. President Faye charged them to uphold impartiality, protect citizens' rights, and strengthen confidence in regional institutions during their four-year tenure.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
ECOWAS Chairman Bassirou Diomaye Faye has sworn in five new judges of the Community Court of Justice from Benin, The Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria, and Togo. President Faye charged them to uphold impartiality, protect citizens' rights, and strengthen confidence in regional institutions during their four-year tenure.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Three newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices have pledged to uphold Ghana's Constitution and laws and administer justice without fear or favour. Justice Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah, speaking on behalf of the three, emphasised that judicial authority is exercised in service to the Ghanaian people and pledged the Justices would hear every case with fairness and impartiality, decide according to law, and act with courage and integrity.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama swore in three new Supreme Court justices—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—bringing the total number appointed by him since January 7, 2025 to 10. The three were approved by Parliament on August 27, 2026, despite opposition from the Minority who objected to the expedited vetting timeline.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Dramani Mahama swore in three new Supreme Court judges—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Justice Tony Forson—and urged them to let the Constitution guide their decisions and remain unmoved by public pressures or political interests.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three newly inaugurated Supreme Court Judges—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Tony Forson—were sworn in by President Mahama at the Presidency. Justice Essah assured on behalf of the judges that they would be independent enough to decide according to law, interpreting and applying it faithfully, impartially, and courageously.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama urged three newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jr.—to uphold the Constitution, administer justice without fear or favour, and remain independent when handling politically sensitive cases. He stressed that their authority depends on public confidence and that they must protect citizens' rights and ensure no individual or institution is above the law.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama inducted three new justices—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko-Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr—into Ghana's Supreme Court on Thursday, September 10, after parliamentary approval. Mahama tasked them with defending the Constitution, preserving judicial independence, and deepening public trust in the judiciary.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama charged three newly sworn Supreme Court justices to bridge the gap between constitutional justice and citizens' everyday experiences, stressing that judicial independence must be matched by efficiency, accountability, and timely justice delivery. He said the judiciary's credibility depends on the quality of decisions and whether ordinary Ghanaians can access justice without undue delay.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has urged three newly sworn-in Justices of the Supreme Court—Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—to draw on their diverse professional and judicial experiences to enrich the Court's deliberations and contribute to the development of Ghanaian law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama called on judges to maintain independence and impartiality when handling cases, particularly those that are difficult, unpopular, or politically sensitive, saying the Supreme Court's authority depends on public confidence that matters are determined strictly according to the law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has reminded newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices that their oath of office is a consequential covenant with the people of Ghana, not merely ceremonial, and urged them to administer justice without fear or favour and uphold the 1992 Constitution.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama swore in three new Supreme Court Justices—Sophia Rosetta Oduokuwa Bernasko-Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jr.—on September 10, charging them to uphold the Constitution and administer justice without fear or favour. Mahama stressed that the Supreme Court's authority derives from public confidence and trust, and that justices must demonstrate sound judgment, personal integrity, and intellectual courage in their decisions.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama, speaking at the swearing-in of three new Supreme Court justices, stressed that the apex court's authority rests on public confidence and trust rather than political power, and urged the justices to ensure cases are determined independently, impartially and in accordance with the law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has urged three newly sworn-in Supreme Court justices to let the quality of their reasoning, fairness of their decisions, and loyalty to the Constitution define their legacy, and to remain unmoved by public pressure, political interests, or criticism in their judgments.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has urged three newly sworn-in Supreme Court justices to uphold the Constitution, protect judicial independence, and ensure their decisions strengthen public confidence in Ghana's justice system. He stated that the Court's authority rests on the confidence and trust of the people, and cases must be determined independently and impartially according to law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has sworn in three new justices to the Supreme Court—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—urging them to uphold the Constitution, protect citizens' rights, and ensure no individual or institution is placed above the law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Second Deputy Minority Whip Jerry Ahmed Shaib has dismissed reports that Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei returned a GH¢70,000 "gift" to members of Parliament's Appointments Committee, saying there is "no truth whatsoever" in the claims and that the purported memorandum is fake.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has begun preliminary investigations into allegations that Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei received GH¢70,000 as an alleged advance from the Majority Chief Whip for her participation in vetting ministerial and Supreme Court nominees. According to a purported memorandum, Appiagyei claimed she returned the money because she did not know its source and did not wish to benefit from the vetting process.
4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Patricia Appiagyei, Asokwa MP and Deputy Minority Leader, has rejected GH¢70,000 sent by the Majority Chief Whip, citing concerns about the money's source and her unwillingness to benefit financially from the vetting of Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, Deputy Majority Leader Zanetor Agyemang Rawlings, and Supreme Court nominees. She directed that the funds be returned, and noted that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin had similarly rejected his share.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Justice Edward Amoako Asante, a Supreme Court judge nominee, told Parliament's Appointments Committee that AI is unlikely to replace diligent lawyers but could render lazy lawyers redundant. He advocated integrating AI into Ghana's judicial system to improve efficiency, strengthen legal research, and expedite case determination, citing experience with AI adoption at the ECOWAS Court of Justice.
1 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bernard Bediako Baidoo, MP for Akwatia, has rejected accusations that the Mahama administration is attempting to pack the Supreme Court, arguing that the circumstances differ from those under former President Akufo-Addo. Baidoo contended that while the NDC previously objected to Akufo-Addo's appointments of political allies, the Mahama administration's nominees were selected to perform a job for the executive, not for partisan reasons.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama is swearing in Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs; Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology; and three Supreme Court nominees—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr—at Jubilee House on Saturday, August 29, 2026, following Parliament's approval on Thursday.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Appointments Committee unanimously recommended three nominees—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—for appointment to the Supreme Court, despite a walkout by Minority members who objected to the vetting process. If approved by Parliament, the appointments would increase the number of Supreme Court Justices from 18 to 21.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minority Caucus in Parliament walked out of the vetting of three Supreme Court nominees—Justice Sophia Rosetta Oduokuwa Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Mr Anthony Forson Jnr.—arguing the process was unconstitutional and violated parliamentary Standing Orders because public notices were not given two weeks in advance as tradition requires. The Minority Leader contended that vetting within three emergency sitting days after announcement breached established parliamentary practice.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Supreme Court nominee Justice Edward Amoako Asante told Parliament's Appointments Committee that judges must decide cases solely on facts and applicable law regardless of who appointed them, and are bound by oath to uphold fairness and equity without mingling with appointing authorities.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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."
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →