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RNAQ’s ex-wife petitions CJ over judge's alleged misconduct in divorce case
Joana Quaye is asking for an inquiry into the conduct of Justice Justin Dorgu, who delivered final orders in the matter on January 20, 2026.
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Judicial Service to recruit trained mediators to boost court-connected ADR
Justice Angelina Mensah-Homiah, who oversees the programme, said the decision comes at a time when ADR is growing rapidly and requires stronger coordination, consistency and professional standards.
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Chief Justice declares March 16 to 20 ADR Week
This year’s observance will run under the theme: “Adoption of Innovation and Technology to enhance access to Justice Delivery through Alternative Dispute Resolution.”
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ECOWAS court allows Torkornoo to amend case, include removal from office
The ruling followed arguments from both sides at a hearing on Friday, 30 January 2026. The court said the changes would help avoid multiple cases being filed over the same set of facts, keeping the dispute on a single litigation track.
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Chief Justice proposes specialised courts for galamsey, PAC-linked offences
He made the pitch during a courtesy call on Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin at Parliament House on Monday, where both men framed closer Judiciary–Legislature collaboration as a strategic priority for stronger governance.
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Jail galamsey-linked officials-Education Minister urges judges
Addressing the Annual Chief Justice Mentoring Programme at the forecourt of the Supreme Court in Accra, Mr Iddrisu said the Executive cannot win the fight against galamsey alone and needs the courts to match its resolve.
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ECOWAS Court dismisses Justice Torkonoo’s case to halt removal committee
The regional court, sitting on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, also dismissed a preliminary objection raised by the Government of Ghana, which had argued that the Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
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Why Supreme Court dismissed Adu-Boahene motion to bar Justice Nyadu from ₵49 Million financial loss case
In a unanimous decision delivered on October 29, 2025, a five-member panel of the apex court, presided over by Justice Avril Lovelace Johnson, ruled that the application lacked merit
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Foreign investment or exploitation? African Bar Conference opens in Accra with bold calls for legal sovereignty
The event brings together judges, lawyers, government officials, policymakers and academics from across Africa to assess whether foreign involvement on the continent is driving development or deepening dependency. This is the second time Gh...
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Justice Dennis Adjei reaffirms binding nature of AfCHPR decisions on countries at book launch
He clarified during the launch of his new book, International Human Rights Law and Practice, held on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Accra.
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Acting CJ warns judges against painkiller misuse
Speaking at the 44th Annual Conference of the Association of Magistrates and Judges of Ghana (AMJG) in Accra, he revealed that many judicial officers rely heavily on over-the-counter drugs like diclofenac and ibuprofen to cope with workload...
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Read the law, know your rights-Justice Dzamefe urges youth
Speaking at the 50th anniversary celebration of the 1975 graduating class of Hohoe Evangelical Presbyterian Senior High School, Justice Dzamefe explained that beyond legal practice, understanding the law equips individuals with knowledge of...
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Supreme Court quashes 2020 arrest warrant against Kelvin Taylor
In a majority decision delivered on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, four out of five justices agreed that the warrant issued over five years ago was granted without affording Taylor the opportunity to defend himself, breaching the principles of nat...
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Suspended Chief Justice slams “Dream Trial,” warns of threat to judicial integrity
In a nationally televised address on June 25, the Chief Justice painted a picture of a legal ambush, likening the experience of her defense team to the biblical tale of King Nebuchadnezzar demanding that his magicians reveal and interpret a...
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SC nominee recommends Chinese language training for judges in galamsey cases
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on June 17, 2025, Justice Mensah highlighted language barriers as a major stumbling block in prosecuting non-Ghanaian offenders, especially Chinese nationals frequently implicated in gala...
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Retire at 70: Justice Dzamefe opposes raising Judges’ retirement age to 75
During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, 2025, Justice Dzamefe stated unequivocally that he sees no merit in extending the working years of judges at the Supreme and Appeal Courts.
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Suspended CJ deserves say in trial venue – Former Ghana Law School Director
In an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Tuesday, Mr. Ansa-Asare emphasized that while the Chief Justice faces an inquiry, her constitutional rights and the dignity of her office must remain intact.
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Late Justice Rtd Sule Gbadegbe goes home June 20
On that day, a public viewing of the body will take place at the forecourt of the State House from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., followed immediately by the burial service at the same venue.
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Manhyia South MP urges Chief Justice to stand firm amid removal petition
Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, March 29, the MP encouraged the Chief Justice to resist any pressure to step down and instead defend her position, highlighting the significance of her constitutional oath.
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CJ removal: Prima facie determination does not always require response-Kpebu
He stressed that this preliminary assessment, known as a prima facie determination, does not always require feedback or a response from the Chief Justice or any judge of the superior courts.
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