The National Democratic Congress-NDC parliamentary caucus on Monday stuck to their decision, and boycotted the vetting of Justice Kwame Afreh, who has been nominated to the Supreme Court.
Minority leader Alban Bagbin expressed his side’s inability to take part in the proceedings. He told the nominee that they are unable to vet him because of the circumstances surrounding his appointment, and not because they doubt his competence.
The NDC had described Justice Afreh’s nomination as ill timed, immoral and an attempt by government to get a favourable ruling in the review of the ruling on the unconstitutionality of the fast track high courts.
The committee nonetheless continued with the process, with members asking the nominee questions about his views on Supreme Court rulings and the justice system as a whole. Justice Afreh however declined to answer questions on the fast track court system.
The appointments committee’s report will be presented to the house for approval before parliament rises later on Monday.
Source: GhanaWeb
