Petition Against SC Nominee Justice Ackaah-Boafo Disrupts Vetting
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Petition Against SC Nominee Justice Ackaah-Boafo Disrupts Vetting
The vetting process for President John Mahama’s Supreme Court nominee, Court of Appeal Justice Kweku T. Ackaah-Boafo, has been abruptly paused in Parliament due to a last-minute petition raising grave concerns about bias and misconduct. The delay has cast uncertainty over his potential rise to Ghana’s top court, which typically includes 15 active justices and operates in panels of 5 to 9.
The petition, filed by self-proclaimed human rights activist Anthony Kwabenya Rau, accuses Justice Ackaah-Boafo of showing extreme partiality and using offensive language during a DVLA court case, including personal attacks labeling Rau a “so-called Messiah” and questioning his legal standing. Rau further alleges the judge’s written ruling contained insults, suggesting corruption and arrogance, and warns his approval would harm Ghana’s interests.
Additional claims point to the judge’s Canadian roots and alleged disrespect toward Rau’s age, as well as questionable conduct in an NPP-related case before his Court of Appeal promotion under former President Nana Akufo-Addo. Justice Ackaah-Boafo’s supporters dismiss the allegations, expressing confidence in his readiness to face the committee once proceedings resume.
Under Parliament’s Standing Orders (Order 99), the petition must be reviewed within 30 days to determine its validity. The Appointments Committee has passed the matter to Speaker Alban Bagbin for direction, highlighting its significance. This dispute tests the balance between judicial autonomy and accountability, with the nation awaiting Bagbin’s ruling to shape Ackaah-Boafo’s nomination and future vetting standards.
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