Legal holiday means there’s no urgency to confirm judges – Annoh-Dompreh

Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has questioned the urgency behind the expedited vetting of three Supreme Court nominees, arguing that the ongoing legal holiday provides sufficient time for the process to be conducted in line with established parliamentary practice.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on Thursday, August 27, Mr Annoh-Dompreh said the Minority does not understand why the Majority is seeking to complete the vetting and confirmation of the nominees within a few days when there is no immediate vacancy on the Supreme Court.

Mr Annoh-Dompreh further stressed the importance of public participation, arguing that Ghanaians should have an opportunity to provide information and raise concerns about persons being considered for appointment to the country’s highest court.