Tony Forson, a private legal practitioner and former President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah and Justice Edward Amoako Asante, both Justices of the Court of Appeal have been nominated for appointment to the bench of the Supreme Court.
President John Dramani Mahama made the nomination in a move that will increase the membership of the country's apex court if approved.
The nominations were made in consultation with the Judicial Council, in accordance with the provisions of the 1992 constitution, which requires the President to act in consultation with the Council before appointing Justices of the Supreme Court, subject to parliamentary approval.
Justice Edward Amoako Asante brings extensive judicial experience to the nomination, having previously served as President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice before returning to Ghana's Court of Appeal.
Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah has also served on the Court of Appeal and has accumulated significant experience within the Judiciary.
Mr Tony Forson, the only nominee from private legal practice, is a former President of the Ghana Bar Association and has been active in Ghana's legal profession for many years.
The three nominees are expected to appear before Parliament's Appointments Committee for vetting, after which the committee will submit its recommendations to the House for approval.
