In a statement distributed to newsrooms Friday evening, Koome, who is also the President of the Supreme Court, said a long-term solution should be found so that delays and misunderstandings like the one currently occurring are no longer an issue.
“We call upon H.E. the President to similarly appoint the remaining 6 Judges because the Judiciary is still in dire need as the backlog of cases is increasing.” She said
“I am aware that on 11th January 2014 the JSC recommended the appointment of 25 nominees as Judges, and on 27th June 2014 the President initially appointed 11 of them and subsequently appointed the remaining 14.” She said.
“I wish to state that I had no part to play in this Constitutional process which was undertaken almost two years ago. Upon forwarding the names to H.E the President, the Chief Justice and the JSC became functus officio (ceased to have any role).” She stated.
“No person or authority is allowed to direct the JSC or the Judiciary in the execution of their mandate.” She said
