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Man gets life imprisonment for killing ex-PM of Japan
The sentence was handed down on Wednesday by the Nara District Court, after prosecutors argued that the attack was a “grave” crime warranting the toughest available penalty.
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Minority rejects Torkornoo's removal, warns of threat to judicial independence
President John Dramani Mahama formally dismissed the Chief Justice on 1 September 2025, acting on the recommendation of a Committee of Inquiry established under Article 146(6) of the Constitution.
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A-G challenges GBA over partisanship and uneven stance on constitutional debates
Addressing members at the GBA’s annual conference in Wa, Dr Ayine said he was disappointed by what he described as the association’s lack of consistency in its approach to constitutional matters.
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Lawyer Bernard Bediako Baidoo wins Akwatia by-election
The by-election, which took place on September 2, 2025, was conducted across 119 polling centres. Voter turnout stood at just over 33,000, falling short of the expected 50,000 registered voters.
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Colombian teen sentenced 7 years for assassination of presidential hopeful
Uribe, a 39-year-old conservative senator, was struck by three bullets at a rally on 7 June and, despite multiple surgeries, died on 11 August.
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Eight men convicted for assault during Ablekuma North by-election
They were found guilty on their own plea before presiding judge Isaac Addo, who deferred sentencing to Friday, August 29, 2025. Until then, each has been granted bail of GH¢80,000 with one surety.
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Obuasi Court throws out K. T. Hammond’s election challenge against Adansi Asokwa seat
Justice Kwabena Twumasi, who presided over the case on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, dismissed the petition and imposed a ¢60,000 fine on Hammond, describing his actions as a waste of the court’s time.
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Tunisian opposition leader sentenced to 14 years
The verdict, handed down on Tuesday, is part of a broader case in which 18 politicians and officials were convicted of “conspiring against state security.”
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Full text: Suspended CJ speaks about her ongoing trial
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Justice Torkornoo criticized the process as secretive and unconstitutional.
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Ex-DR Congo PM sentenced to 10 years’ forced labour over $245M embezzlement scandal
The Constitutional Court delivered its verdict on Tuesday, also convicting Deogratias Mutombo, ex-governor of the country’s central bank, who received a five-year forced labour sentence.
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Grounding the ”Kotoka Clause”—Why Swearing in an Acting President for Travel Is a Constitutional Folly
The Constitution speaks plainly. The Speaker does not act unless both the President and Vice-President are truly unable to govern—not merely out of town.
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Ashanti Region: NDC's petition against three parliamentary seats dismissed by court
The NDC had filed petitions contesting the declared outcomes in Ahafo Ano South-West, Obuasi East, and Ahafo Ano North, insisting that its candidates had legitimately won those seats despite official recounts and the subsequent inauguration...
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Following CJ Torkornoo's suspension, what the lawyers are saying
Per a statement dated April 22, signed by the president’s spokesperson, the 5-member committee appointed to probe the petitions is drawn from diverse sectors of national life.
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Supreme Court grants NDC extension to respond to EC in disputed election case
Earlier, the High Court in Accra ordered the EC to compile and officially declare the results for these areas. So far, the Commission has released the outcomes for all but Ablekuma North.
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President Mahama assents to E-Levy, Betting, Emissions Tax abolishing bills
The signing, which took place at the President’s office, signals a significant move by the current administration to alleviate the financial strain on citizens and stimulate economic activity across the country.
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Strengthen Parliamentary Authority, avoid Supreme Court overreliance – Prof. Abotsi advises MPs
He cautioned that rushing to the Judiciary weakens Parliament’s authority, making it less effective in holding both the Executive and its members accountable.
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NPP seeks Supreme Court intervention to stay Akwatia election dispute proceedings
The case, involving Hon. Henry Boakye-Yiadom vs. Ernest Kumi & 2 others and Rep vs. Ernest Kumi , is currently being heard by Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amedahe.
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Majority Leader reaffirms government's stance on Anti-Gay Bill
His comments follow President John Dramani Mahama’s recent proposal, suggesting that a government-led bill could be more effective than the existing Private Member’s Bill.
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Ebi Bright challenges Tema Central election results in High Court
In her petition to the High Court, Bright raises concerns about the credibility of the 2024 election results, citing alleged irregularities that influenced the final outcome.
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NPP's case to set aside injunction on Akwatia MP adjourned indefinitely
On January 2, 2025, the Koforidua High Court upheld the NDC’s request, barring Ernest Kumi, the Electoral Commission, and the Clerk of Parliament from recognizing him as the duly elected MP.
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