I’m committed to my oath — SC Justice nominee
Published:
4 months ago
Source:
Ghanaian Times
Nominee for Supreme Court Justice, Sophia Rosseta Bernasko Essah,says she is committed to her judicial oath stating that fairness will be her guiding principles if she gets the nod to sit on the bench of the apex court. According to her, the judiciary held a "priestly place" in the administration of justice and judges must live above board in the discharge of their duties.
"I am committed to my oath and the oath is sacred to me. I view the constitution as akin to the ark of covenant and myself as a judge, one of the priestly class to guard, protect and ensure compliance with the principles of the law, I cannot depart from my oath," she stated. Justice Essah made this commitment in response to a question from the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, when she appeared before the Appointments Committee of Parliament in Accra on Tuesday for her vetting. Dr Forson, MP, Ajumako/ Enyan/Esiam wanted to know how the nominee, a Justice of the Court of Appeal, would deal with "impartiality and bias" when she gets the nod.