Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has appointed 20 High Court Judges and one private legal practitioner as Justices of the Court of Appeal. This move is in accordance with Article 144(3) of the Constitution.
According to Ghana News Agency, the newly appointed justices include nine women among the 20 High Court Judges. The appointees are Justice Justin Kofi Dorgu, Justice Daniel Mensah (Dormaahene), Justice George Buadi, Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu, Justice John Bosco Nabarese, Justice Jennifer Anne Myers Ahmed, Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amedahe, Justice Kwasi Anokye Gyimah, Justice Dr. Richmond Osei-Hwere, and Justice Francis Apangano Achibonga.
Additionally, Justice Ali Baba Abature, Justice Abena Asuamah Oppong, Justice Mariama Sammo, Justice Mary Maame Ekua Yanzuh, Justice Ayitey Armah-Tetteh, Justice Charity Akosua Asem, Justice Enyonam Adinyira, Justice Sheila Minta, Justice Douglas Seidu, Justice Charles Adjei Wilson, and Mrs. Franklina Gesila Adanu have been inaugurated as part of the Court of Appeal.