Supreme Court nominee Justice Senyo Dzamefe has called for equal accountability across all arms of government, insisting that judges, like other public officials, must declare their assets in accordance with the Constitution.

Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, June 16, Justice Dzamefe stressed that members of the judiciary should not be exempt from the constitutional requirement of asset declaration.

“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.

When asked whether he had complied with this requirement, Justice Dzamefe responded, “Yes, Mr. Chairman.”

His comments underscore the importance of transparency and accountability within the judiciary, amid growing public concerns about ethical standards and potential conflicts of interest involving holders of public office.

Justice Dzamefe’s stance aligns with calls from civil society organisations and legal reform advocates who have long demanded more openness in the judiciary as part of broader governance reforms.

His vetting forms part of a series of hearings for nominees to the Supreme Court, following recent appointments by President John Dramani Mahama.