Appointees Beware Amaleboba Backs Mahama Asset Fines

A Supreme Court nominee says presidents can punish their workers who refuse to report their money and property. Justice Hafisata Amaleboba told lawmakers on Wednesday that salary cuts for rule-breakers stay within presidential power. She faced tough questions from Parliament's hiring committee about whether such penalties cross legal lines. The judge candidate stuck to her position when pressed about constitutional limits on presidential authority. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin challenged her views during the hearing.

Justice Amaleboba blamed court delays on having few judges and slow legal steps. She said heavy workloads make it hard for courts to finish cases quickly. The nominee wants stricter deadlines but warns that judges already handle massive case numbers. Court procedures need changes to speed up the legal process across Ghana. Better staffing levels could help reduce waiting times for people seeking justice.

The judicial candidate urged lawyers to help poor citizens through free legal work. She called on the Ghana Bar Association to push attorneys toward charity cases. Many people cannot afford court representation under the current system. Pro bono services would give more citizens access to legal help. Justice Amaleboba believes volunteer lawyer programs can bridge the gap between rich and poor defendants.