Supreme Court appointments require more than 15 years' experience - Justice Adjei-Frimpong
Justice Richard Adjei-Frimpong clarified on Sunday, April 12, on JoyNews' The Law that while Ghana's Constitution sets a minimum of 15 years' legal practice for appointment to the Supreme Court, "by convention, we don't consider people at exactly 15 years. It usually goes beyond that-20 years and the rest." He explained that experience is only one part of a broader selection process.
Justice Adjei-Frimpong emphasized that moral integrity remains a central requirement. He explained that the judicial appointment system assesses competence and character through multiple layers of scrutiny. The process begins with background checks and assessment by the Judicial Council of Ghana, where candidates undergo an "interaction." Recommendations are then made to the President, who is constitutionally required to consult with the Council of State before forwarding the name to Parliament.
At the legislative level, nominees face public and parliamentary scrutiny through the vetting process conducted by the Parliament of Ghana. Their names are published, and the public is invited to submit comments or petitions ahead of the hearings. According to Justice Adjei-Frimpong, "If one is able to go through all the process… the person would have passed that moral integrity test… at least prima facie."
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Justice Adjei-Frimpong discussed appointments to Ghana's Supreme Court. He touched on the constitutional requirements and processes involved - but there's more to it than just the minimum requirements.
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