The Seven Justices of the Court of Appeal nominated by the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama for appointment to the Supreme Court, have successfully been vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament. The vetting, which took place from June 16^th to 20^th, 2025, marks a significant step in the constitutionally mandated process under Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution.

A Justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, who has been nominated for the Supreme Court, has defended the Judiciary’s institutional independence, affirming its constitutional obligation to intervene when necessary, not as interference but as an embodiment of its oversight role under Ghana’s democratic framework.

A Justice of the Court of Appeal and nominee to the Supreme Court, Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, says the Judicial Service is rolling out new security features, including barcoded divorce certificates and improved attestation systems, to combat the rising threat of fake court documents. Appearing before the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, explained that this initiative is aimed at protecting the integrity of court-issued documents.

A Justice of the Court of Appeal, Her Ladyship Justice Janapare A. Bartels-Kodwo, has emphasized the need for strategic reforms to enhance the efficiency, accessibility, and credibility of Ghana's Judicial Service. During her vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee after her nomination by the President as a Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Janapare A. Bartels-Kodwo, made some recommendations to support vulnerable litigants, improve legal aid delivery, reduce the workload on the Supreme Court, as well as uphold the Judiciary’s institutional integrity.

A Supreme Court nominee, Justice Phillip Bright Mensah, has suggested a comprehensive reform of Ghana’s judicial system to enhance institutional efficiency, reduce case backlog and build stronger public trust. Addressing Parliament’s Appointments Committee on June 20, 2025, he emphasized that the Judiciary’s ability to dispense timely and impartial justice depends on increased capacity, sustainable funding, and structural clarity.

A nominee to the Supreme Court, Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, has called for key institutional reforms to improve the effectiveness and independence of Ghana’s Judicial Service. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, highlighted the need for financial autonomy for the Judiciary, expansion of court infrastructure, investment in training and clearer internal administrative procedures.

Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, a Supreme Court nominee, has pledged a firm commitment to upholding ethical reform, judicial independence, and public trust during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on June 16, 2025.