Supreme Court nominee Justice Senyo Dzamefe has made a strong case for greater transparency in Ghana’s judiciary, insisting that judges, like all public officials, must comply with the constitutional requirement to declare their assets.
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, Justice Dzamefe argued that no arm of government should be exempt from accountability measures outlined in the Constitution.
“If the law says all government appointees should declare their assets, and judges are government appointees, why not? They have to declare their assets,” he stated in response to a question on judicial accountability.
When asked whether he had personally complied with this requirement, Justice Dzamefe confirmed, “Yes, Mr. Chairman.”
His remarks come amid increasing public scrutiny of ethical standards across all sectors of government, particularly the judiciary. Civil society groups and legal reform advocates have consistently called for more openness in judicial processes, including public asset declarations by judges, to promote integrity and prevent conflicts of interest.
Justice Dzamefe’s position reinforces the push for institutional accountability and reflects a growing demand for governance reforms that treat all public servants equally under the law.
The nominee’s vetting is part of an ongoing series of hearings for President John Dramani Mahama’s latest Supreme Court appointments. If confirmed, Justice Dzamefe is expected to bring a reform-oriented approach to Ghana’s highest court, prioritizing transparency, digital modernization, and institutional integrity.
