342:. The president said in a statement to parliament that; "he is fully satisfied that each person is fully qualified, and eminently fit to discharge the functions of justice of the apex court". On 25 July 2022, the speaker of parliament announced the nominations in parliament and referred them to the appointments committee for consideration.
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Parliament and the adoption of the consensual report. Gaewu received 138 "Yes" votes and 134 "No" votes during the approval process.
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