Dr. Arthur Kobina Kennedy has criticized the nomination of seven Court of Appeal justices to the Supreme Court by President John Mahama, citing hypocrisy on both sides of the political divide. The nominees include Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, and Justice Senyo Dzamefe, among others.
In an interview, Dr. Kennedy questioned why President Mahama, who previously opposed a similar action by his predecessor, Nana Akufo-Addo, would now choose to do the same. “This is why people do not take politicians seriously… There are hypocrites on both sides,” he stated.
Dr. Kennedy also expressed concerns about the rationale behind maintaining a large number of Supreme Court judges, citing the economic burden it would place on the country. “We’ll have to pay them salaries, they’ll go on vacation, and they’ll have other expenses. It simply doesn’t match our resources,” he added.
The nomination has drawn widespread criticism, with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) describing it as a veiled attempt to pursue a third-term agenda. Dr. Kennedy’s comments highlight the need for politicians to be consistent in their actions and decisions.
