Courts
Suspended CJ seeks injunction against Committee probing her removal
The Chief Justice, currently under suspension, is asking the apex court to place a temporary freeze on the committee’s operations while her case is being determined
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Crime
Appointees who breach Code of Conduct risk prosecution– Attorney-General warns
Speaking in an interview on Monday, May 5, 2025, after President John Dramani Mahama unveiled the Code in Accra, Dr. Ayine emphasized that the directive is not symbolic but enforceable.
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Asset declaration defaulting appointees to forfeit 3 months salary to Health Fund
In a decisive move, the President directed that each defaulting official forfeit four months' salary—three months as a penalty—in addition to the one-month salary all appointees are required to contribute to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
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Lawyer Richard Akpokavie Elected as New President of Ghana Olympic Committee
Lawyer Richard Akpokavie has been elected as the new president of the Ghana Olympic Committee, defeating Michael Aggrey with a strong majority. His win marks a comeback after a previous unsuccessful attempt in 2021, and he brings to the rol...
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Can Chief Justice Torkornoo Remain a Justice of the Supreme Court if She is Removed from Office as Chief Justice?
The potential removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has prompted a constitutional debate in Ghana over whether she would also lose her position as a Justice of the Supreme Court. Drawing on past judicial opinions, particularly from th...
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Courts
Court grants bail to NPP activist accused of spreading false news about Vice President
Zakou was taken into custody after publishing a Facebook post on April 12, which read, “Rest well, Her Excellency.”
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Manhyia South MP urges Chief Justice to stand firm amid removal petition
Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, March 29, the MP encouraged the Chief Justice to resist any pressure to step down and instead defend her position, highlighting the significance of her constitutional oath.
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Business
Laws needed to criminalize cocoa farm destruction for mining-President
Speaking during a meeting with the Ghana Cocoa, Coffee, and Sheanut Farmers Association, he highlighted the need to safeguard the country’s cocoa industry.
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Supreme Court News
Injunction application against removal of security chiefs moot-Supreme Court
The injunction application was brought forward by policy think tank Imani Ghana and security analyst Professor Kwesi Aning.
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IMANI Ghana, Prof. Aning back to Supreme Court; Seeks to halt IGP, Security heads removal
The plaintiffs argue that removing these officials before the court’s decision would be unjust, as it could preempt the outcome of the ongoing legal proceedings.
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ICC Ghana to Host 2nd Arbitration and ADR Day on March 5, 2025
ICC Ghana, in collaboration with ICC Dispute Resolution Services, will host the 2nd ICC Ghana Arbitration and ADR Day on March 5, 2025, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra and online. The event will focus on ensuring justice and efficiency in arbit...
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Africa
38th AU Summit: President Mahama advocates for reparatory justice, unity
Speaking during the launch of the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, he underscored the necessity of strong legal and institutional frameworks
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Africa
Liberia:450 officials suspended for failing to declare assets
According to a statement from the presidency, those affected will be suspended without pay for a month or until they comply with the asset declaration mandate set by the country’s anti-corruption agency.
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Speaker Bagbin to consult new AG on Anti-LGBTQI Bill
Speaking to members of the Ghanaian community in Côte d’Ivoire on January 26, 2025, Speaker Bagbin underscored the significance of the bill
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Crime
GJA gives authorities March ultimatum for action on Ahmed Suale murder
Should this deadline pass without progress, the Association has vowed to take the case to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice.
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US
Trump signs Executive Order delaying TikTok ban
During this period, Trump announced that the enforcement of the law—passed by Congress last year and signed by then-President Joe Biden—will be temporarily halted.
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Government to amend Holiday Act for additional holiday for Eid festivities-President Mahama
The announcement was made on Friday, January 10, during a National Muslim Prayer and Thanksgiving ceremony at the National Mosque in Kanda, Accra.
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Members of statutory boards, corporations, commissions under Akufo-Addo lose jobs
This clarification was outlined in a press release from the Presidency dated Monday, January 13, 2025, in accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845).
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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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Presidency denies reports of presidential pardon to 11 persons
Reports initially suggested that the president, in accordance with Article 72(1) of the Constitution, had exercised his prerogative of mercy to release the prisoners just days before the end of his term.
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