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Former CJ Torkornoo seeks Supreme Court review over removal petition orders
Justice Torkornoo says the orders resulted in a miscarriage of justice and denied her the constitutional right to be heard.
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President Mahama petitioned to dismiss Ashanti Regional Minister over alleged sexist Facebook post
The petitioners, Barbara Twum of the Ashanti Region and Jennifer Owusu of the Greater Accra Region, are asking the President to either reprimand Dr Amoakohene or dismiss him from office.
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Supreme Court sets July 29 for judgment on case challenging political party delegate system
The suit challenges the delegate-based voting system used by parties such as the New Patriotic Party, the National Democratic Congress and the Convention People's Party.
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Anti-LGBTQ Bill too far gone to reverse-Atta Akyea
Speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, he argued that the bill has completed its parliamentary process and should now move to the next constitutional stage, which is presidential assent.
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Only constitutional breach can reopen anti-LGBTQ Bill-Fmr Deputy Speaker
In his view, the threshold for reopening a bill already passed by the House is not an ordinary breach of the Standing Orders, but a violation of the Constitution.
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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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Supreme Court rejects Dame’s withdrawal from Torkornoo case
A seven-member panel, chaired by Justice Amadu Tanko, said there was nothing before the court to show that Justice Torkornoo had been served with the notice filed by her lawyers.
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Wesley Girls motion to strike out religious discrimination suit dismissed
In a ruling delivered on 29 April 2026, the apex court held that the school’s Board of Governors was properly before the court and could be sued, dismissing the objection that had been raised on its behalf.
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Ex-wife of billionaire RNAQ goes to Court of Appeal, seeks equitable share of assets
Mrs. Joana Quaye has formally filed a notice of appeal against a High Court ruling delivered on 20 January 2026, arguing that the judgment failed to align with Ghana’s constitutional and jurisprudential framework on equitable distribution o...
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Supreme Court to hear Wesley Girls' religious rights case on April 21
The case was brought by Shafic Osman, who wants the court to rule that policies said to affect Muslim students at the school violate the 1992 Constitution.
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Ghana asks ECOWAS court to throw out Torkornoo case
In an amended statement of defence filed on 24 March and later adopted by the court on 25 March, the Republic of Ghana, acting through the Attorney General, urged the regional court to dismiss the action in full.
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Catholic Bishops file 'amicus' in Wesley Girls religious rights case
The brief, supported by an affidavit sworn on behalf of the Conference by the Bishop of Koforidua and Episcopal Chairman for Education, Most Rev. Fr. Joseph Kwaku Afrifah-Agyekum.
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Techiman farmer sues government over industrial cannabis licensing regime
Mariam Alhassan, from Techiman, is asking the court to strike down key aspects of the regulatory framework governing industrial hemp cultivation, arguing that the system unfairly excludes local farmers.
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Mpreaso MP backs bill to loosen dual-citizenship limits on public office
The proposed change targets constitutional rules that prevent some Ghanaians from holding certain public offices because they hold dual citizenship or are seen as having allegiance to another country.
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Anti-LGBTQI Bill to be reintroduced in parliament- Speaker directs
In a statement to MPs at the start of business, Mr Bagbin said he acted on unanimous advice from the Committees on Private Members’ Bills and Private Members’ Motions, which recommended that the bill be reintroduced.
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High Court refuses Supreme Court referral in Gifty Oware-Mensah case
The issue stems from a case management order requiring Oware-Mensah to file the names and addresses of witnesses she may call, if she is later asked to open her defence.
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GH¢38m NSA trial: First prosecution witness testifies
He told the court his unit received a letter dated 24 October 2022 titled “Acquisition of Household Items”, issued by the NSA and signed by Ms Oware-Mensah, whom he said acted in the capacity of Executive Director at the time.
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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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Mahama to receive long-awaited constitution review report today
The ceremony, scheduled for 14:00 GMT at the Jubilee House, will cap months of public hearings, technical work and written submissions gathered across the country.
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Education Ministry rejects request to rollover Vice-Chancellors' statutory retirement age
In a letter sighted by Dennislaw News, the Chief Director, Lydia Essuah, who wrote on behalf of the Minister, indicates that after reviewing the relevant constitutional and policy provisions, it is “unable to approve the request.”
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