General
The Auditor-General, Parliament, and the Dearth and Death of Disallowances and Surcharges- My Sunday Dawn jeremiad – Ace Annan Ankomah
I completely agree with Bright re article 181(5).
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Results for "Parliamentary Autonomy"
566 results.
General
Amendment of laws regarding dual citizenship must be done cautiously – Srem-Sai
Dr Srem-Sai said that it is essential that Ghana is mindful of some of the real issues that could arise while amending the law.
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Courts
Techiman South election dispute: Court slaps GH¢4,000 fine on EC
The final issue to be determined is whether the petitioner disclosed a reasonable cause of action.
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Crime
Collins Dauda, 4 others & the $200miliion Saglemi Housing Project : The facts
Only 651.75 acres of land out of the 2,172 acres of land made available by the MWRWH to the contractor for the project has been developed
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Crime
Assin North: CID invites former MP, Joe Gyakye Quayson for interrogation
The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, prayed to the Clerk of Parliament to allow Quayson to participate in the election of the Speaker and “let him bear the consequences” thereafter.
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Others
Julia Banks: Ex-Australia MP alleges inappropriate touching by a minister
Ms Banks’ allegations have again highlighted the treatment of women in Mr Morrison’s conservative government and wider Australian politics
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Courts
Court sets July 14 to decide the fate of Assin North MP
The petitioner is asking the court to order another parliamentary election to be conducted in the constituency.
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Courts
Court fines NDC GHS4000 for delaying proceedings in Techiman South election petition
The NDC candidate for the Techiman South constituency, Christopher Beyere Baasongti sued the Electoral Commission and the MP for the area, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah in the aftermath of the election.
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Business
BoG is a constitutional creation: It cannot decline parliamentary investigations
The central bank declined Parliament's invitation, bringing up instead, a response on its mandate and statutory powers to undertake the banking sector clean-up exercise.
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General
We are seeking justice for Techiman South Election victims-Adjei-Mensah Korsah
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP’s) Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, was declared the winner in the polls, sparking agitation from some NDC supporters
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General
Parliament will carry out its own investigation into alleged assault on Citi FM journalists – James Agalga
The Ranking Member, Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior, says Parliament will probe the alleged assault on Citi FM journalist, Caleb Kudah, by operatives of the National Security Ministry.
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Courts
Court grants injunction to stop EC from gazetting Amewu as Hohoe MP
The Ho High Court presided over by Justice George Buadi has granted an interim injunction restraining the Electoral Commission from gazetting the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) John Peter Amewu as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Hohoe.
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Opinion
Beyond the "Koo Kaa": Safeguarding Ghana's forest reserves
The article intends to ensure that beyond the discussions and debates on the degazetting of portions of the Achimota Forest, concrete steps are taken at clarifying the legislative framework for the management and utilisation of forest resou...
Clement Kojo Akapame
Opinion
Harmonizing Customary Practices and Statutory Law: The Need to Amend Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) to Recognize and Enforce Customary Offences and Sanctions Across Ghanaian Communities
This article argues that whilst Ghana’s statutory criminal law (via the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29) governs codified offences, it fails to formally recognise many customary offences and sanctions entrenched in Ghanaian communities....
Kofi Annan and Nana Adwoa Serwaa Dua-Adonteng Esq.
Opinion
Expanding the Tax Net in Ghana: An Assessment of Equity and Good Tax System Principles
This article delves into Ghana's tax system, identifying key challenges such as informal sector integration, low compliance, and systemic complexity. It proposes reforms inspired by global best practices to improve revenue generation, equit...
Nkrumah Daniel Kofi Kyere Esq & Azanya Abraham Maslow MCiARB
Opinion
Under the Gavel: Assessing the Impact of the Supreme Court’s Decision in Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor Vs Attorney-General Writ No J1/19/2023
This article critiques the Supreme Court's decision in Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor vs. Attorney-General, which addressed the President's directive allowing Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to remain in office i...
Nii Kpakpo Samoa Addo Esq
Opinion
Celebration of the Constitution Day: Any Relevance?
This article offers insights into improving Constitution Day celebrations in Ghana to make them more relevant and memorable
Benjamin Tachie Antiedu and Goodnuff Appiah Larbi
Opinion
Change of representation: The law and its implication
A party that acts by a lawyer may change its representation during the trial. However, this can only be done by strict compliance with certain mandatory requirements outlined in both the C.I. 47 and Act 32. The author discusses these requir...
Noah Ephraem Tetteh Adamtey
Crime
OccupyGhana calls for scrutiny of EOCO investigative powers
The pressure group says the seriousness of allegations cannot, by itself, justify indefinite measures or departures from constitutional safeguards.
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General
Ansa-Asare questions proposal to lower presidential age limit
He says the current constitutional requirement of 40 years has been in place for many years and should not be changed without a compelling reason.
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