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No toilet, no building permit: Mahama directs MMDAs
This bold order comes as part of an intensified national push to eliminate open defecation—a long-standing public health and environmental hazard in parts of Ghana.
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New rules on the removal of Superior court justices in the offing-Ayariga
Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, May 27, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga announced that the upcoming reforms would offer clear, structured guidelines for addressing judicial misconduct, ensuring both accountability and the protection of ju...
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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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Business
Mahama directs reversal of Foreign Ministry land deals – Ablakwa
According to Ablakwa, this decision aims to protect government-owned properties and prevent unauthorized takeovers of public land.
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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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Julius Debrah heads Mahama’s transition team
The 2024 Transition Team will work collaboratively with representatives of the outgoing administration to ensure an efficient and seamless transfer of power.
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Explainer: Why Gov't won't issue White Paper on K. Prempeh-Led Constitution Review Committee report
A government White Paper is a strategic policy instrument typically used by the executive to signal intent, shape stakeholder expectations, and frame future legislative or regulatory action. At a high level, it functions as a position-setti...
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CRC proposes five-year presidential term for Ghana
Presenting the Committee’s report to President John Mahama on Monday, 22 December, Chair Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh stressed that the proposal does not reopen the door to a third term for any president.
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Key reforms proposed by the Constitution Review Committee
The recommendations were outlined by the Committee’s Chair, Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, when he presented key highlights of the final report to President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House on Monday, 22 December.
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Otumfuo presents Bawku meidation report; Says it must bind all sides
Handing over the final report to President John Mahama at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, 16 December, the Asantehene stressed that his mandate was to facilitate mediation, not to sit in judgment over the parties.
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Supreme Court News
Meet Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie; New Chief Justice of Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama administered the oaths, marking the formal end of a transition triggered by the dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo earlier this year.
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Rectify regulatory breaches in 30 days-Minister to shut down radio stations
This decision, which allows the affected stations time to address regulatory issues, was made in response to a directive from President John Mahama.
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No legal basis for prima facie against Chief Justice — Former Deputy AG Diana Dapaah asserts
Appearing on Newsfile on Saturday, Ms. Dapaah stated that after carefully examining the three petitions submitted to President John Mahama for the Chief Justice’s removal, she found them lacking merit.
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Election Petition
Election Petition: Supreme Court timelines to resolve dispute
The 7th December 2020 Presidential Election is over but not without disputes arising from it. Indeed, the election could be re-enacted if the NDC’s position in court is upheld. Only that, this time, it will be a contest for the presidency
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Minority to inquire into missing GHS42 million fuel scandal at TOR
Since 2017, the Tema Oil Refinery has been mismanaged into a state of comatose, with its attendant appointment of 4 different Chief Executive Officers
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Election Petition
‘Mahama falls on own sword’ in Election Petition Judgement
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Former President John Dramani Mahama seeking to overturn a verdict of the Electoral Commission in the December 7, 2020 Presidential Election.
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Election Petition
“Review Application Is An Emotional One – Does Not Meet Minimum Legal Requirement” – Akoto Ampaw
The respondents in the on-going election petition have thrown jabs at the petitioner’s request for a review of the Supreme Court’s ruling on February 11, preventing the EC boss Jean Mensa from testifying.
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Election Petition
Election Petition: Mahama files motion to compel EC chair to testify
The Supreme Court has been invited by the 2020 Presidential Election Petitioner to offer him the opportunity to re-open his case to enable the chairperson of the Electoral Commission testify in the ongoing petition hearing.
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Election Petition
Petitioner, EC and 2nd Respondent closes their case in Election 2020 Petition trial
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Monday said it has closed its case in the ongoing election 2020 petition trial at the Supreme Court.
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Election Petition
Election Petition: NPP behaving as if there’s nothing at stake – Ayine
A spokesperson of John Dramani Mahama’s legal team, Dr. Dominic Ayine has taken a swipe at the governing New Patriotic Party accusing its spokespersons of behaving as if there is nothing at stake in the Election Petition case currently befo...
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