Supreme Court judge nominee Justice Senyo Dzamefe has strongly endorsed the principle of an uncapped number of judges for the apex court, aligning his views with long-standing arguments from the Chief Justice regarding judicial efficiency and the unique demands on Ghana's judiciary.
His stance was articulated during his vetting by Parliament's Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Justice Dzamefe firmly stated that the country's constitutional framers deliberately left the number of Supreme Court judges uncapped, a design he believes remains relevant. "The framers of our law, the constitution, know why they haven't put a limit on the number of Supreme Court judges; it's not capped," he told the committee. "So far as the constitution doesn't cap the number of judges, I am for it." He lent his support to two key arguments frequently made by the Chief Justice for an increased bench size.
Firstly, Justice Dzamefe agreed that a larger number of judges is crucial to mitigate significant delays in the administration of justice.
