By Lennart Dodoo, [email protected]Seeking to address this matter, the Unity Party has filed a Writ for Prohibition with the Supreme Court, aiming to halt the pending confirmation hearing by the Senate. Frank Musa Dean as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court on December 26, 2023, a mere 26 days before relinquishing power. This nomination is intended to replace Associate Justice Joseph Nagbe, who had requested early retirement through a letter to the Chief Justice. The Unity Party further contends that Associate Justice Joseph Nagbe’s request for early retirement does not automatically constitute retirement or create a vacancy on the Supreme Court Bench. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court, on Wednesday, January 3, 2023, issued an assignment for the argument of the case.
