Sammy Gyamfi, the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has issued a sharp critique of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing the party of blatant hypocrisy regarding its objections to recent judicial appointments made by President John Dramani Mahama.
Mr. Gyamfi characterized the NPP’s condemnation of Justice Senyo Gyamfi’s ascension to the Supreme Court as both “nauseating” and politically disingenuous, particularly when juxtaposed with their steadfast support for similar, if not more questionable, appointments by former President Akufo-Addo. “The problem with the NPP is the duplicity and the hypocrisy they continue to display. That is what I find nauseating in all these discussions,” he stated.
He highlighted the appointment of Justice Ernest Yao Gaewu a former NPP parliamentary candidate for Ho Central in 2012 and Ho West in 2016 who was made a High Court judge in 2020 and elevated to the Supreme Court by Akufo-Addo within three years. Gyamfi contrasted this with Justice Senyo Dzamefe’s extensive and distinguished judicial career, which includes serving as a State Attorney from 1984 to 1987, a member of the Regional Tribunal from 1989 to 1996, a Circuit Court Judge from 1996 to 2000, a High Court Judge from 2000 to 2010, and a Court of Appeal Judge from 2010 to 2025. “And yet these same NPP people are saying that President Mahama has committed haram, a sacrilege, for appointing him,” he remarked.
During his appearance on Joy News’ Newsfile program on May 3, Mr. Gyamfi pointed out that the NPP had previously celebrated President Akufo-Addo for appointing over 18 justices to the Supreme Court, while the National Democratic Congress (NDC) raised concerns about court-packing. He argued that the NPP now seeks to vilify President Mahama for appointing just seven justices.
“We all know you refused to promote these fine legal minds to the Supreme Court and instead elevated their juniors by as many as 20 years purely for cheap political gains,” he added.
Mr. Gyamfi framed the current appointments not as political tactics but as a necessary effort to address past injustices and exclusion within the judicial system. “What we are doing now is correcting the wrongs of the past. We are delivering justice to victims of injustice,” he asserted.
He further emphasized that President Mahama will not be swayed by political pressure or external influences. “You can burn the sea if you don’t like it. President Mahama will not be remote-controlled by you,” he concluded.
