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Resist abuse of power – NUGS to Law Students
The National Union of Ghana Students has slammed management of the Ghana School of Law over the forced resignation of the SRC President, Philemon Laar.
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Summary of 2021 presidential election petition ahead of Supreme Court ruling
Facts The Supreme Court shall deliver its judgment in the presidential election petition filed by the flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 presidential elections, John Mahama on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Hearing...
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Agyapa deal: Amidu was not mandated to submit a report to Akufo-Addo – Godfred Dame
The Minister-designate for Attorney-General and Justice says the former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu was not obliged by law to submit the Risk of Corruption Assessment Report he conducted on the Agyapa Mineral Royalty transaction to Pre...
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Citizen sues over vacant former Chief Justice seat on Council of State
According to him, the constitutional requirement for a former Chief Justice to serve on the Council is not merely ceremonial.
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Ghana’s two-term presidential limit applies even after a break - Lawyer to Supreme Court
The action, filed by private legal practitioner Derick Adu Gyamfi against the Attorney-General, seeks an interpretation of Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution on the maximum number of terms a person may serve as President of Ghana.
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Citizen goes to Supreme Court over presidential term limit
The plaintiff, Ganiwu Alhassan, wants the apex court to declare that a person who has served two separate, non-consecutive terms as President is still eligible to contest for the office again.
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Supreme Court dismisses IMANI suit on security chiefs’ appointment
The suit, filed in 2024 by IMANI Africa and security analyst Professor Kwesi Aning, sought to limit what the plaintiffs described as the President’s unfettered authority over security agency heads.
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CRC proposes five-year presidential term for Ghana
Presenting the Committee’s report to President John Mahama on Monday, 22 December, Chair Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh stressed that the proposal does not reopen the door to a third term for any president.
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Petition for Justice Kulendi's removal dismissed
The decision is contained in a letter dated 4 December 2025, signed by Dr Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, and addressed to the petitioner, Daniel Marfo Ofori-Atta.
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Supreme Court sets April 2 for NPP MP's application against CJ removal process
The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, has filed an injunction application challenging the process initiated by the President for the possible removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
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President Mahama appoints new heads for key security agencies
A statement issued from the presidency on Friday, March 13, and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President's Spokesperson and Minister of Government Communications, announced the appointments.
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IMANI Vice President criticizes new IGP appointment amid pending Supreme Court case
Bentil condemned President John Mahama’s decision to relieve Dr. George Akuffo Dampare of his duties and replace him with COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, calling it a direct affront to the authority of the nation’s highest court.
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President Mahama revokes appointment of MMDCEs
This marks one of the president's initial actions following his inauguration as Ghana's 6th President on January 7, 2025.
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2024 Joint Transition Team inaugurated
This event marked the formal initiation of the process to facilitate a seamless handover of power. Outgoing President Akufo-Addo emphasized the importance of complying with the Presidential Transition Act to maintain Ghana’s reputation as a...
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Africa
Zambia:President sacks top 3 Judges for ruling in rival's favour
The judges, who served on the Constitutional Court, were involved in a 2016 presidential petition where they ruled against Hichilema’s challenge of then-President Edgar Lungu's election victory.
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President charges female judges to help remove barriers to justice
He emphasized their pivotal role in reshaping norms and setting legal precedents that safeguard the rights of the vulnerable and marginalized.
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Tunisia court sentences ex-President to 8 years in absentia
Moncef Marzouki was Tunisia's first democratically elected head of government after the Arab Spring in 2011. He has since become a fierce critic of current President Kais Saied.
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Nigerian ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's signature forged to withdraw $6m, court hears
Authorities believe that the suspects conspired with Nigeria's former central bank chief Godwin Emefiele
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Kenyan lawyers protest against Ruto's threats on judges
President Ruto came under a barrage of criticism last week after he threatened to disobey court orders, alleging that some unnamed judges had teamed up with opposition politicians and "cartels" to block his administration's projects.
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He engaged in influence peddling, not crime; OSP closes Adu Boahen case
According to the office, the act of Adu Boahen contained in the Tiger PI documentary amounted to influence peddling, which is not criminally prohibited.
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