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CHRAJ pushes for human rights in school curriculum
This came to light when a three-member delegation from the Commission recently discussed this possibility with the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Adu-Twum.
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Energy Commission to enforce new electrical wiring regulations
The legislation, set to be fully enforced by June 2025, mandates that only products meeting the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) requirements will be allowed in the market.
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Courts
Court to determine Bernard Mornah suit against EC October 21
The flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Anbataayela Mornah has filed a Judicial review action at the High Court against the Electoral Commission seeking among others an order to quash its decision that disqualified...
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CHRAJ writes to President : Calls for signing of Anti-Witchcraft Bill
It notes that signing this bill will strengthen the protection of vulnerable individuals and enhance Ghana's human rights reputation.
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Crime
Man jailed 10 years for attempting to smuggle cocaine
Ezugwu, 32-year-old Nigerian, was arrested after expelling 90 thumb-sized cocaine pellets, at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), Accra, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
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Land battle between Apostolic Faith Mission, Mohammed Odartey Lamptey- SC ‘neutralizes’ Letter from Above
This was in the case of Mohammed Odartey Lamptey and Degraft Osei Kwame’s Apostolic Faith Mission, which has raged on for a while now in other courts.
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Nigerian jailed 10 years for attempting to smuggle cocaine into Ghana
The cocaine, weighing 16568.83 grams, was intercepted by officials of the Narcotics Control Commission at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
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CHRAJ acknowledges receipt of Ablakwa’s petition; says 'it’s receiving attention'
In a letter signed by the Director in charge of Anti Corruption, Stephen Azantilow, the Commission states that; ‘it is receiving attention.’
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Allocation of public lands: Committee inaugurated to draft policy guidelines
The Committee, which has a month to deliver on its mandate, will among other things define clearly the threshold for amicably dealing with matters of land.
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Courts
Five cultivators of 80 hectares cannabis farm remanded
The five were arrested last Saturday by officials of the Forestry Commission for cultivating cannabis in the Obuo Akroma Forest Reserve.
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Discontinue strike – NLC to teacher unions as it directs government to negotiate within seven days
Teacher unions yesterday, declared a nationwide strike over what they say is the government’s failure to pay them a 20% Cost Of Living Allowance (COLA).
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Western Region: CHRAJ says it recorded zero corruption cases in 2021
Under Articles 218(a) and (e) of the 1992 Constitution, CHRAJ is mandated to both investigate and work to prevent corruption.
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Retired Justice, Kwasi Anto Ofori Atta appointed Sole Inquirer over Bulgarian Embassy building situation
Justice Ofori Atta, also a former chairman of the Ashanti Regional Lands Commission is to make among other things, appropriate recommendations relating to the land being used at the Bulgarian embassy.
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CHRAJ trains staff on engaging in litigation before regional treaty bodies
The two-day exercise is aimed at enhancing the capacity of the Commission's officers at understanding the African Human Rights system and opportunities for engagement, including litigation before regional treaty bodies.
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Bogoso explosion: Government suspends company outsourced to transport explosives
In a letter to the Minerals Commission, the Minister said the directive is to ensure a fair and impartial investigation into the circumstances of the explosion that happened last Thursday at Appiate, near Bogoso.
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Africa
Gambia’s truth commission recommends prosecutions
Some 250 Gambians and foreign nationals died because of human rights violations under Mr Jammeh’s rule.
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Senior staffers, FUSSAG call off strike
UTAG has further hinted that it would go to court over the injunction secured by the NLC last week.
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NLC secures injunction to restrain UTAG from continuing strike action
The strike action has had a negative toll on academic activities in various universities across the country, with threats by the management of some institutions to close down the school if the strike exceeds two weeks.
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Fitting shops, commercial buildings must be insured – Insurance Commissioner
“Insurance is a pool where everybody puts in money to take care of the unfortunate few,”
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“Be extra careful when you have to go undercover” – NMC tells journalists
A statement from the NMC is urging journalists to comply with due process, but only circumvent them when they absolutely have to
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