General News of Tuesday, 12 May 2020Source: Starr FMNobody approached me to be EC chairperson – Supreme Court judge nomineeSupreme Court judge nominee, Professor Henrietta Mensah BonsuA Supreme Court judge nominee, Professor Henrietta Mensah Bonsu, has categorically dismissed reports that she was approached to become the chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana. Prior to the appointment of Jean Mensa as the Chairperson of Ghana’s election management body, reports were rife that Professor Mensah Bonsu was the front runner to lead the Commission. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday to be vetted for her Supreme Court nomination, the astute law lecturer said she was surprised about those reports since she was never approached by anybody to take up the then-vacant seat the EC. Answering questions during his vetting Tuesday, the renowned lawyer who was nominated by President Akufo-Addo stated that he is about to commit financial suicide by accepting to serve as a judge at the Supreme Court. According to him, there must be a national dialogue on the remuneration for public servants including judges which he said will aid the fight against corruption.

Source: GhanaWeb May 12, 2020 15:22 UTC