Chief Justice’s recommendation of judges to Supreme Court unconstitutional – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticized Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo's recommendation of five judges to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for nomination to the Supreme Court, calling it unconstitutional.

NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey stated that the constitution does not authorize the Chief Justice to recommend individuals for the Supreme Court.

He described the Chief Justice’s letter as having no constitutional basis, compromising her independence, and suggesting a pattern of appointing loyalists to control the judiciary.

The recommended judges include Justice Afia Serwaa Asare Botchwey, Justice Cyra Pamela Koranteng, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, Justice Eric Kyei Baffuour, and Justice Angelina Mensah Homiah.