The Minority members of the Appointments Committee have rejected the nomination of Justice Srem-Sai as Deputy Minister for Justice and Attorney-General.
Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, announced the decision during the nominee’s vetting on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
The vetting, which had been progressing smoothly, took an unexpected turn when a disagreement erupted between Committee Chairman Bernard Ahiafor and Ranking Member Afenyo-Markin, bringing the proceedings to an abrupt end.
The disagreement began when Afenyo-Markin asked the nominee to display a cultural dance from his heritage (Likpe).
The Chairman overruled the request, prompting Afenyo-Markin to describe the action as “whimsical and capricious.”
In response, Afenyo-Markin stated, “I wish to announce a decision we have taken as the Minority Caucus of the Appointments Committee. We have taken note of the abrupt end of the vetting of the nominee for Deputy Minister of Justice and Attorney-General. We reject the nomination of the Deputy Minister of Justice and Attorney-General. Any decision to approve the nominee shall be the sole responsibility of the Majority.”
ALSO READ: