Election Petition
I cannot declare Assin North Parliamentary seat vacant-Alban Bagbin
On July 28, 2021, the Cape Coast High Court nullified the 2020 parliamentary election results of the Assin North Constituency
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Results for "Address to mark 30 years of Referendum 1992"
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Courts
NDC MP sues state over MMDCEs serving in acting capacity
The delay in the announcement of MMDCEs appointments has caused considerable anxiety among the rank and file of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
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General
Access to information to be extended to private institutions— RTI Commission
Under the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), people’s right to access information is limited to public institutions.
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Anglican priest’s ‘holy’ kiss video: It’s time for women, girls sexually harassed in churches to come out-FIDA Ghana
“Needless to say, sexual harassment is gender-based violence and a violation of the human rights of girls and women and is prohibited in the 1992 Constitution, the Domestic Violence Act and the Labour Act.
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Auditor General’s report: GNPC breached public procurement law
GNPC signed and awarded five international business contracts between 2015 to 2018 without the necessary parliamentary approval.
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Courts
Destooled Assin North MP files to stay High Court ruling
The High Court on July 28, following a petition by an Assin North constituent, Michael Ankomah-Nimfah, declared Quayson’s election as void
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Chief Justice’s integrity unquestionable – JUSAC President declares
Mr Nartey asserted that the Office of the Chief Justice was a constitutionally created and secure office and so the Constitution enjoined anybody who sought to call on the President to impeach the Chief Justice to follow the laid down proce...
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Election Petition
Supreme Court should’ve determined Assin North NDC candidate’s case – Lawyer
According to Article 94 (2) (a) of the 1992 constitution of Ghana, “A person shall not be qualified to be a member of Parliament if he or she – (a) owes allegiance to a country other than Ghana.”
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Chief Justice’s integrity unquestionable – JUSAC President declares
The Chief Justice, the JUSAG President admitted, was not immune from questions of alleged misconduct
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Cape Coast High Court annuls Assin North Parliamentary Election
The Judge further ruled that the subsequent clearance by the EC for James Gyakye to contest in the 2020 parliamentary elections was illegal, void and of no effec
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The Receiver of Unibank can tender email correspondence-Judge to Duffuor,8 others
According to lawyers for A1, A2, A4 and A8, the email correspondence is private correspondence guaranteed by the 1992 Constitution.
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‘National Security will not compromise the nation’s security’-Kan Dapaah
The National Security Minister has maintained that the National Security will not allow anyone to pose a threat to the country.
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Courts
Rasta students against Achimota SHS: Second ruling out
Six of the seven reliefs sought by the applicant were granted
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Election Petition
2020 Parliamentary Election Dispute: Assin North M.P. petitions Chief Justice to remove trial Judge
Hon. James Gyekye Quayson has through his lawyers, petitioned the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana; His Lordship Kwasi Anin Yeboah to remove the judge hearing the petition, challenging his election as the Member of Parliament in the 2...
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Revamp Council of State – Cletus Avoka
Speaking at a roundtable organised by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) on constitutional reforms, he drew attention to the difficult working conditions of Council members, revealing that only the Chairman has a designated office.
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AG proposes scheme to make lawyers available to protect suspects’ rights at police stations
According to Dr Ayine, the early stages of criminal proceedings are particularly important because decisions taken during police investigations and initial court appearances can have serious consequences for a suspect's liberty.
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JUSAG raises alarm over more than 130 courts without magistrates
Its president, Samuel Afotey Otu, warned that more than 130 courts nationwide were without magistrates and urged the government to speed up appointments to support the efficient administration of justice.
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Wontumi asks High Court to refer mining charges to Supreme Court
The request concerns legal provisions being relied on by the Attorney-General in the criminal case against Chairman Wontumi and his company.
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President Mahama Nominates Seven Justices to Ghana’s Supreme Court
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated seven Justices of the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court, in accordance with Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution.
Others
Are Lawyers Liars? Disabusing the Misconception
Many laypeople express frustration when they see lawyers defending individuals accused of committing crimes. They often wonder why a lawyer would go to great lengths to secure the freedom of someone who, in their eyes, has committed an egre...
Richard Osei Boateng