Supreme Court News
Parliament approves Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's nomination as Chief Justice
She succeeds Chief Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah, who retired on May 24, 2023, and will become the 15th Chief Justice of Ghana.
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Who succeeds Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie?
This DL News feature examines six Supreme Court justices whose professional backgrounds offer different perspectives on that choice: Gabriel Pwamang, Avril Lovelace-Johnson, Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi, Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu, Senyo Dzamefe a...
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“A gender balanced court a better place for us all” – Justice Serwaa Mireku on International Day of Women Judges
The reasoning behind the day is to celebrate women judges worldwide, by recognizing their contributions to reducing the gender gap in the judiciary
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GBA, Judiciary to commemorate 40th Martyrs' Day
Last year, the event saw in attendance, the president; H.E Nana Akufo-Addo, and the Vice president of the Republic of Ghana; Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, Chief Justice, His Lordship Anin Yeboah.
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Election Petition
Which Judge sits on the Election Petition?
the post-December 2020 election results petition presented by Mahama against the victory of Akuffo-Addo—as the tables have turned—is yet another history defining moment, but most importantly, a continued test of trust and confidence in inst...
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Be lawyers with ‘Bold Spirits’-Rector charges students
The Rector has charged the law graduates to rise above being timorous souls
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Justice Tanko Amadu urges judges to protect judicial independence
Justice Tanko Amadu, who also serves as Director of the Judicial Training Institute, said these principles were constitutional safeguards for citizens and should never be viewed as personal privileges for members of the bench.
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Crime
Justice Tanko urges judges to enforce deterrent justice against cybercrime
Speaking at the third Ghana–Nigeria Symposium on Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence held in Accra, Justice Amadu — who also serves as the Director of the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) — urged judges to remain committed to their ethical...
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Ghana's Judiciary Reforms: Divorce & Matrimonial Courts to Become Family Courts in May
Ghana's judicial system has announced the rebranding of its Divorce & Matrimonial Courts to Family Courts effective May 6, 2024, aiming to encompass a broader range of family law matters including adoption and child maintenance.
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Three suggested ways to deal with delayed land cases-Justice Gertrude Torkornoo
Ghana’s courts are faced with a myriad of winding land cases whose resolutions usually take years and thus becoming a real challenge.
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Ghana’s courts to begin e-filing from October-Chief Justice
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie announced the reform at the climax of the Supreme Court’s 150th anniversary celebration in Accra.
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Courts
Bawumia urges Mahama not to assent to Tribunals Bill
Addressing the nation on Sunday, July 19, Dr Bawumia said a law that could reshape the country’s judicial structure must not be pushed through on the strength of parliamentary numbers alone.
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Judiciary urged to lead ‘new era of justice’ against gender-based, digital violence
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, chairperson of the Judicial Service Gender Equity Committee Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko said the changing nature of abuse demanded a fundamental...
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Profile of CJ nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
Before joining the Bench, his career included roles in private legal practice, teaching at a grammar school in Nigeria, serving as Principal Inspector of Taxes at the Internal Revenue Service, and as Deputy Superintendent of Prisons.
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Ansa-Asare questions legal basis of Torkornoo’s removal from Supreme Court
Speaking at MountCrest’s 8th Congregation Ceremony on Saturday, September 21, 2025, where 137 students graduated, Mr. Ansa-Asare warned that the government risks setting a troubling precedent for Ghana’s judiciary if the action is allowed t...
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E/R Bar President calls for enhanced protection for judges, lawyers
Speaking during the 43rd Martyrs’ Day Remembrance Service at the High Court Complex in Koforidua on Monday, June 30, Polley noted that judges and lawyers are particularly vulnerable due to the nature of their work, which often involves pres...
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"I am well aware that I stand on extremely tall shoulders" - Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo sworn-in
Having been recommended as Chief Justice on April 26th, Justice Torkornoo was unanimously vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on May 26, 2023.
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Be concerned with more serious, fundamental problems within our justice system –AG tasks GBA
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Annual Bar Conference at Ho, Mr. Dame admitted that even though the Judiciary has its own problems, the Bar should be concerned about a number of challenges within the criminal justice system.
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Opinion
When the Machine Knows the Law: Artificial Intelligence, Superintelligence and the Future of Lawyers and Judges in Ghana
This article examines how artificial intelligence could transform Ghana’s legal profession and judiciary, particularly legal practice, employment, judicial decision-making and access to justice. It advocates responsible AI integration while...
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GBA rebukes Chief Justice over SOE remarks
GBA President Efua Ghartey said comments of that nature could raise questions about the political neutrality expected of the head of the Judiciary.
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