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Chief Justice rejects OSPs petition for Justice Edward Twum's recusal
The OSP in an update on X (formerly Twitter) said it received a letter today, October 25, informing it of the Chief Justice's decision.
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NPA, Judiciary mull dedicated Petroleum Court to fast-track fuel offence prosecution
The proposal was tabled during a meeting between NPA Chief Executive Godwin Kudzo Tameklo and Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, at the Office of the Chief Justice.
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Ashanti Region: Chief Justice inaugurates courthouse at Wiamoase
The inauguration of the new court facility forms part of the 100 courts project being executed by the government.
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Having the title and name of every Chief Justice on every writ of summons is unconstitutional-Lawyer files action in the Supreme Court
According to the plaintiff, both the letter and spirit of the 1992 constitution of Ghana are breached by the continuing practice which undermines the sovereignty of Ghana because it seems to suggest that sovereignty rather emanates from the...
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Presidency receives petition for removal of CJ
The civil society group had petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice to investigate the Chief Justice following accusations by one lawyer, Akwasi Afrifa that he had requested a $5m bribe to influence a case in hi...
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Election Petition: Note the difference between the 2012 and 2020 Court
Here are some noticeable differences between the 2012 presidential election petition panel and the 2020 presidential election petition panel.
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ADR protects clients, justice system-Chief Justice rallies lawyers
Speaking in Ho at the opening of this year’s ADR Week, the Chief Justice said the justice sector continues to grapple with unacceptable delays in dispute resolution.
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Seek private ADR services-CJ appeals to disputants
Addressing attendees at the 2025 joint graduation and matriculation ceremony for the Professional Executive Master of ADR (PEM.ADR) program at the Gamey and Gamey ADR Institute in Accra, Justice Torkornoo underscored ADR’s crucial role in f...
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Opuni case: Justice Honyenuga not given any car to jail accused-AMJG
On October 26, 2021, the Supreme Court upheld the motion for review filed by the Attorney General, Godfred Dame.
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Tributes pour on social media for late Justice Marful-Sau
My condolences to the family of the late Justice Samuel Kofi Marful-Sau.
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Eastern Region: Chief Justice inaugurates district court at Ayensuano
While noting that efforts are being made to increase the quality of justice through infrastructure, she added that the Judicial Service is “working hard” at instilling higher ethical standards in its officers
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Oti Region: Chief Justice inaugurates four courts
Justice Anin-Yeboah noted that the commissioning of the courthouses is part of the Judiciary's objective to make justice accessible to the people in the area.
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Ghana Bar Association Calls on President to Reverse Chief Justice Suspension
The Ghana Bar Association has passed a resolution urging the President to lift the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, criticizing political interference and calling for clear constitutional guidelines for the removal of judges.
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Chief Justice nominee pushes for prison reforms to tackle overcrowding
Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10, 2025, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie described the current state of Ghana’s prisons as “deeply troubling."
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68th legal year opens with call on stakeholders to uphold integrity, efficiency in delivery
Speaking at a reception following a church service to mark the opening on Saturday, Acting Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie urged all actors within the legal fraternity to work collaboratively to strengthen the pillars of justice.
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AG opposes Torkornoo’s bid to review Supreme Court orders
The Attorney-General says the application should be dismissed summarily because it does not meet the recognised grounds for invoking the Supreme Court’s review jurisdiction.
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Judicial Service staff admonished to shun acts that undermine Justice delivery
Addressing judges, lawyers, and Judicial Service staff at the ceremony, the Chief Justice urged all judicial officers to ensure that their decisions are firmly rooted in the law and adhere to due process.
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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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Independent Commission best for Chief Justice selection-Sophia Akuffo
In an interview on Joy News' PM Express on January 7, Justice Akuffo discussed the shortcomings of the current system and the advantages of establishing an independent commission.
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Public Complaint Directorates revamped in all courts- Chief Justice
She noted that her office accepts and acts on not less than 10 petitions daily and thus called on the public to report bribe-taking court officers
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