The appointment of a judge is the most important assignment by any president - Edudzi
Supreme Court appointments deserve a higher level of scrutiny because their decisions have a longer impact
In a statement on TV3 Saturday, August 29, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), emphasized the critical nature of the Supreme Court justice nomination and vetting process as the most significant responsibility of any president. He highlighted that the decisions made by judges can make or unmake the entire system, and thus, the vetting process requires careful consideration.
Edudzi criticized the Minority's decision to boycott the process, which they claimed was due to an irregular procedure adopted by the leadership of the committee. The three nominees for the Supreme Court were Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko-Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jr. Edudzi commended the nominees for their performance during the vetting process, particularly their quality of reasoning.
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, criticized the committee's adoption of a short notice procedure for vetting, which he claimed was at odds with parliamentary orders. He also read out concerns raised by Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson during a similar situation where a short notice was given for the vetting of Supreme Court nominees.
Former Member of Parliament for Asbate Akim North, Kwame Andy Appiah-Kubi, suggested that the Chair of the Appointments Committee should calm tensions during vetting by retreating to the committee chamber to resolve disagreements and continue the process.
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