Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo Requests President Akufo-Addo to Nominate Five Judges to the Supreme Court
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has requested President Akufo-Addo to nominate five judges to the Supreme Court, including Justice Afia Serwaa Asare Botwe and four others, to strengthen the judiciary.
In a significant move to bolster the judiciary, Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has requested President Akufo-Addo to nominate five judges to the Supreme Court. Among the nominated judges is Justice Afia Serwaa Asare Botwe, who is currently presiding over the high-profile Ato Forson ambulance procurement trial.
The other four judges proposed for nomination are Justice Cyra Pamela Koranteng, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, Justice Eric Kyei Baffuour, and Justice Angelina Mensah Homiah.
In her letter dated May 30, Chief Justice Torkornoo informed President Akufo-Addo that Justice Asante's tenure at the ECOWAS court ended on July 31, 2022. Despite the official end of his term, he was requested to remain in his position due to the withdrawal of Mali, Guinea, and Burkina Faso from the community. Chief Justice Torkornoo noted that his current tenure is expected to conclude in 2026 or earlier when he is anticipated to return to Ghana's Judiciary.
This nomination is seen as a critical step in ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the Supreme Court in handling complex legal issues and upholding justice in Ghana.
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