Tag: Parliamentary vetting
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CJ Vetting Boycott: Deloitte Partner Urges Ghanaian Leaders to Respect Democratic Processes
Overview: A Call for Respectful Democratic Processes A prominent figure in the business community is urging Ghanaian political leaders to uphold the democratic processes that the nation has built over time. Yaw Appiah Lartey, a lawyer and partner at Deloitte Africa, made the appeal in the wake of a controversial moment during the parliamentary vetting…
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Parliament Nixes Afenyo-Markin Motion to Block Chief Justice Nominee Vetting
Background: A Contested Nomination in Parliament The minority in Parliament, led by Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, attempted to derail the vetting process for President John Dramani Mahama’s Chief Justice nominee, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. Afenyo-Markin argued that a pending court case and questions about the nominee’s credibility warranted a pause in the Appointment Committee’s scrutiny. However, the motion…