President Mahama ‘shakes’ the Superior Courts

Published June 17, 2025

In line with Article 144 (3) of the Constitution, 1992, the President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, has nominated some distinguished members of the legal community- comprising serving Justices of the High Court and private legal practitioners – to the Court of Appeal.

They include Apangano Achibonga, Richmond Osei Hwere, Kwasi Anokye Gyimah, Olivia Owusu and Franklina Adanu.
Following their nominations by the President, the Judicial Council shall as a matter of law consider and approve the nominees before swearing in.

Of noteworthy is that the current nominees when approved and sworn into office would bring the number of Justices of Appeal to about 53.

The Court of Appeal is the second highest court of the land after the Supreme Court. Its main function under Article 137 of the Constitution is the hearing and determination of appeals emanating from the lower courts and the High Courts, and such other appellate jurisdiction as may be conferred on it by the Constitution or any other law.

The Court of Appeal unlike High and Supreme Courts, is also bereft of original jurisdiction. However, in parliamentary election disputes, it acts as the final court.

The full list of the nominees as follows:

1. Justin Dorgu
2. Daniel Mensah (Dormaahene)
3. George Boadi
4. Ayitey Armah-Tetteh
5. Senyo Amedahe
6. Olivia Boeng Owusu
7. Douglas Seidu
8. Ali Baba Bature
9. Mariama Samo
10. Abena Adzin Doku
11. Mary Maame Akua Yanzu
12. Jennifer Anne Myers Ahmed
13. John Bosco Nabarese
14. Kwasi Anokye Gyimah
15. Richmond Osei Hwere
16. Apangano Achibonga
17. Charity Akosua Asem
18. Enyonam Adinyira
19. Shiela Minta
20. Bridget Kafui Antonio
21. Franklina Gesila Adanu