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Parliament approves three Supreme Court nominees
Their approval follows Parliament’s adoption of the Appointments Committee’s report recommending them for appointment to the apex court.
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Ghana to strengthen sea security with passage of Maritime Offences Bill
Its passage comes at a time when the Gulf of Guinea continues to face security threats that affect shipping, trade, seafarers and coastal economies.
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Constitution Review Committee proposes fixed 10-year term for EC bosses
Under the recommendations, the Chairperson and Deputy Commissioners of the EC would serve a single, non-renewable term of 10 years, or until the age of 65, whichever comes first.
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Supreme Court News
CJ, not more than 14 Justices should constitute Supreme Court-CRC
Under the proposal, the Chief Justice and “not more than 14” other justices would make up the apex court, a move the Committee says is intended to streamline the Court’s work and improve the delivery of justice.
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A Plus petitions Speaker to remove Abena Osei Asare as PAC Chair
In a letter dated November 3, 2025, A Plus argued that Madam Osei Asare’s prior role as Deputy Minister of Finance under the Ken Ofori-Atta-led Ministry compromises the credibility, independence, and impartiality of the committee
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Courts
PAC refers Ridge Hospital, KATH, others to AG for prosecution
The decision follows the entities’ defiance of aThe decision follows the entities’ defiance of a 30-day ultimatum issued by the committee to retrieve specified amounts cited in the Auditor-General’s report 30-day ultimatum issued by the com...
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Profile of CJ nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
Before joining the Bench, his career included roles in private legal practice, teaching at a grammar school in Nigeria, serving as Principal Inspector of Taxes at the Internal Revenue Service, and as Deputy Superintendent of Prisons.
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Why Chief Justice Torkornoo was removed from office
The action stemmed from a petition dated March 17, 2025, filed by Ghanaian citizen Mr. Daniel Ofori, who accused the Chief Justice of misconduct and “stated misbehaviour.”
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President Mahama receives Article 146 Committee recommendation on first petition against suspended CJ
The five-member committee, constituted by President Mahama in line with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, was chaired by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang
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Business
ORC launches 48-hour business registration service
The ORC has introduced a Prestige Service to process business registrations within 48 hours for a fee, while also detailing expanded duties and infrastructure plans.
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Constitutional Review Committee changes Tamale forum venue to Modern City Hotel
In a statement signed by the Committee’s Secretary, Dr. Rainer Akumperigya, the CRC said the event will now be held at the Modern City Hotel Conference Centre (Big Hall 1) in Tamale, Northern Region.
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Courts
Suspended CJ alleges abuse of constitutional right, due process in inquiry against her
In a supplementary affidavit filed at the Supreme Court on Monday, May 26, Justice Torkornoo detailed what she called a “systematic and deliberate miscarriage of justice,” asserting that the process she is being subjected to is more degradi...
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Vetting of 2 Supreme Court nominees rescheduled to August 13
The nominees, Justice Sophia Rosseta Bernasko Essah, a Court of Appeal Judge, and Professor Richard Frimpong Oppong, a legal academic were initially set to be vetted on Tuesday, July 30.
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Presidents should pay taxes- Constitution Review Committee recommends
This recommendation was made during a stakeholder consultation on a potential review of the Constitution.
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UPSA student elected ALSA Int'l president
Takyi, who once served as the president of the Ghana Chapter, polled over 75 percent against his main contender, Thato Liliane from Lesotho.
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Courts
Watch Committee member in court over manslaughter
The Police has identified the deceased as Prince Kwabena Kumi, aged 36.
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Cyber crimes: Judiciary doing well despite challenges- CJ
According to her, however, there is a need for urgent training to equip them with the needed know-how and skills in this ever-changing world
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Parliament approves Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's nomination as Chief Justice
She succeeds Chief Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah, who retired on May 24, 2023, and will become the 15th Chief Justice of Ghana.
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I will incorporate technology, raise capacity of the entire Judiciary-Justice Torkornoo
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointment Committee, Justice Tornonoo noted that Ghana’s Judiciary has always had the best of leadership
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Parliament Appointments Committee approves two Supreme Court nominees
In accordance with Article 144 (2) of the Constitution, President Akufo-Addo in July nominated four justices for their appointment unto the Supreme Court bench.
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