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Parliament confirms Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as new Chief Justice
The approval, granted on Thursday, 13 November, follows his vetting earlier in the week by the Appointments Committee, which recommended him by a majority decision.
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Minority caucus files motion to suspend vetting of Chief Justice nominee
Citing Articles 110(1), 125–127, 144(1), and 146 of the 1992 Constitution alongside relevant Standing Orders, the Minority insists that continuing with the vetting process under the Appointments Committee would constitute a constitutional a...
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Anti-LBGTQ+ bill; fresh relay in parliament apt or presidential assent?
The bill had previously been listed for consideration on Tuesday, October 21, but was conspicuously absent when the business agenda was updated the following day.
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Democracy Hub sues Government over U.S. deportation deal with Ghana
The group insists that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) — which reportedly permits the transfer and temporary holding of West African nationals deported from the U.S. — breaches Ghana’s Constitution and international legal obligations.
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Ghana to take in 40 more deportees from US – Ablakwa
His announcement comes against the backdrop of Minority criticism over government’s earlier reception of 14 deportees, a move opponents argued was done without parliamentary approval.
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AG concerned about high attrition rate as top prosecutors exit over poor pay
Speaking during a working visit by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Dr. Ayine revealed that a principal state attorney had recently tendered a resignation letter, citing financial pressures and the sta...
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GJA threatens media blackout over police assaults on journalists, issues 7-day ultimatum
The warning follows a surge in violent attacks on members of the press, including the assault of JoyNews' Salomey Martey and a GHOne TV reporter during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun on July 17, and the brutalisation of JoyNews' Car...
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Ratify WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies-Parliament's Committee urges
The Committees on Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs and Trade, Industry, and Tourism jointly proposed that Ghana endorse the global agreement, which seeks to eliminate subsidies that encourage overfishing and illegal, unreported, and unre...
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Lawyer ready to defend Ex-NPP Parliamentary Candidate in tax fraud case
During court proceedings on Monday, February 3, 2025, Amoah’s legal counsel formally entered his representation, asserting that his client was not in the country when the investigation commenced, emphasizing his client’s willingness to prov...
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Former AG says allegations against EC chair insufficient for removal
Addressing Mr. Ofosu-Appiah’s assertion that the EC unfairly prevented residents of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi (SALL) from voting in the 2020 parliamentary elections, he remarked that those claims do not appear serious enough to...
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Parliament composes Appointments Commitee to vet President's nominees
The Committee will be led by First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor as Chairperson, with Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah taking on the role of Vice Chairperson.
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Koforidua:Court restrains NPP’s Ernest Kumi from holding himself as MP-elect
This decision comes three weeks after the Electoral Commission (EC) declared Mr. Kumi the winner of the parliamentary race.
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Man jailed 5 years for vandalism at Parliament
On Wednesday, Christopher Kofi Kyere Sorkpa, dressed in white, reportedly smashed the windscreens and windows of about seven cars parked near the parliamentary buildings.
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Lawyer sues AG, seeks return of state funds unconstitutionally used for National Cathedral
The Plaintiff also seeks an interlocutory injunction to restrain the Government of Ghana from undertaking activities such as issuing treasury bills without Parliament’s approval pending the determination of the substantive suit.
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Bagbin could face up to 10 years jail term if he defies Supreme Court-Retired Justice
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court, in a 5-2 decision, reversed Speaker Bagbin’s declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant, effectively restoring the original arrangement within the House.
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4 MP vacant seats- Afenyo-Markin wins at Supreme Court
In a 5-2 majority with Amadu JSC and Lovelace-Johnson JSC dissenting, the court noted that “the plaintiff's action succeeds.” indicating that its full reasoning will be available on November 13, 2024.
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Supreme Court sets Nov 12 for judgment on MPs vacant seats case
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo set the date for the verdict after closing statements, signaling the court’s readiness to resolve the issue.
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Parliament recalled by Speaker; expected to sit November 7
This call to assemble is based on Article 112(3) of the Ghanaian Constitution and Standing Orders 5 and 53, which authorize the Speaker to summon Parliament when required in the national interest.
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Parliament vacant seat case full of inconsistencies-Lawyer
His comments followed the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin's request to reverse an earlier ruling that paused his announcement of four parliamentary seats as vacant.
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Why Supreme Court rejected Speaker's request to set aside its order for Stay of Execution
It held that the applicant's contention that the apex court does not have the jurisdiction to interpret Article 97 amounts to misinformation.
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