General
Godfred Dame defends role in CJ suspension case, rejects conflict of interest claims
Amid rising concerns about potential conflicts of interest, Mr. Dame insists that his involvement is constitutionally driven, not personal.
DL News
Results for "Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkornoo"
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Supreme Court News
Group challenges suspension of Chief Justice at Supreme Court
The Centre contends that the President’s decision to suspend the Chief Justice disregards key constitutional safeguards outlined in Articles 17(1)–(3), 23, 296, and 146(1)–(4) and (6) of the 1992 Constitution. According to the group, the su...
DL News
General
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.
DL News
General
CJ removal: Prima facie determination does not always require response-Kpebu
He stressed that this preliminary assessment, known as a prima facie determination, does not always require feedback or a response from the Chief Justice or any judge of the superior courts.
DL News
General
Uphold highest standards of responsibility-CJ charges UPSA graduands
Her remarks came during the 16th graduation ceremony at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) in Accra, where students from the Law and Information Technology and Communication Studies faculties were awarded certificates.
DL News
Courts
AG moves to strike out suspended CJ's suit against Shining Stars Petition
The latest challenge, filed on 23 June 2025, targets a petition from a group called the Shining Stars of Ghana.
DL News
Courts
AG moves to quash suspended CJ's judicial review action, cites jurisdictional breach, procedural defects
The Attorney-General’s response, filed through State Attorney Reginald Nii Odoi, insists that the application is fundamentally defective. The AG’s office highlights what it terms a "grave misstatement of capacity" and notes that essential p...
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General
CJ removal probing committee begins hearings today
The committee, chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, was formed by Article 146(6) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution after a prima facie case was established.
DL News
General
CJ swears-in Executives of Accra High School Justice Club
She encouraged students to strive for excellence in their legal studies and practices.
DL News
General
We need modern archive centre to store court records – Chief Justice
She said that would ensure easy retrievals whenever citizens and court users needed them.
GNA
Crime
Sex extortion of 19-year-old SHS graduate earns plumber 12 years imprisonment
Philip Spain Narh lured a 19-year-old recent high school graduate under the pretense of assisting her in becoming a web designer. He then coerced her into engaging in both vaginal and anal intercourse.
DL News
Courts
Man jailed, caned for raping, trying to impregnate ex-girlfriend so she would marry him
“I believe that it is not too late for you to change, become a better man and lead a meaningful life.”
DL News
General
GBA questions fairness in Chief Justice Torkornoo’s removal process
Speaking at the GBA’s Annual General Conference in Wa on Monday, September 15, 2025, Ms. Ghartey said the development has exposed serious gaps in the constitutional process under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution
DL News
General
Martin Kpebu demands urgent reforms to strike out Article 144
Speaking on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Monday, September 1, Kpebu questioned the constitutional framework that allows the executive branch to dominate the appointment of Chief Justices.
DL News
General
Committee of experts to develop strategies to curb land disputes-CJ
She said that the committee, which comprises judges and surveyors has been tasked to also focus on creating a comprehensive database as part of its quest to find effective solutions to land litigation challenges.
DL News
General
Chief Justice launches software to manage GSL entrance, professional exams
The software, which comprises a website and examination portal, consolidates all exam-related activities under the IEC and aims to improve the management and administration of these exams.
DL News
General
Bono East: Chief Justice inaugurates Atebubu Circuit and district courts
The new court complex was funded through the Municipal Assembly's internally generated fund
DL News
General
Ayine chides GBA says Association must speak dispassionately
According to him, the GBA, per it's posture, has in recent times favoured the opposition New Patriotic party in it's criticisms on matters
DL News
General
41 new Circuit Court judges, Magistrates sworn-in
The judges were sworn-in at a short ceremony at the Supreme Court in Accra, today, May 23.
DL News
Europe
U.S. basketball star Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years
Griner’s detention was made public only after Russian troops moved into Ukraine, as relations between Russia and the United States hit new lows after Washington led the West in bringing sanctions against Moscow.
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