General
CHRAJ deploys 300 observers for election 2024
These observers will be stationed at polling stations within areas where the commission operates to oversee issues related to citizens’ right to vote.
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Results for “Mr Joseph Whittal”
342 results.
General
2022:CHRAJ to extend operations to 30 more Districts-Commissioner
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) will this year expand its operations to 30 more districts in a move to provide its services for a greater number of the people, especially the vulnerable.
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Protect rights of vulnerable-CHRAJ urges journalists
CHRAJ Commissioner Joseph Whittal pointed out that some journalists have unfortunately contributed to negative public perceptions, particularly towards migrants and sexual minorities, by engaging in biased reporting.
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General
CHRAJ boss awarded prestigious De Sanctis Foundation Award for human rights
Mr. Whittal was one of three (3) recipients of the Award Medals in the Human Rights category at the second “De Sanctis Award for Human Rights” ceremony, which took place at Rome on October 24.
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CHRAJ demands urgent action on Anti-Witchcraft Bill after child abuse incident
CHRAJ Commissioner Joseph Whittal appealed during a forum on Wednesday, July 23, commemorating five years since the horrific mob lynching of Akua Denteh in Ghana’s Northern Region.
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General
AG inaugurates committee to develop first National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights
Charged to deliver in three months, the committee is co-chaired by Mr. Dame and the Commissioner of CHRAJ Mr. Joseph Whittal.
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Africa
The widow and aides of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are indicted in his killing
Dozens of suspects were indicted in the 122-page report issued by Walther Wesser Voltaire, who is the fifth judge to lead the investigation after previous ones stepped down for various reasons, including fear of being killed.
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Crime
Why former GRA boss has been found liable for over GHC 9 million by CHRAJ
The findings are contained in a 157-page report signed by CHRAJ Commissioner Dr. Joseph Whittal on October 28, 2025, following a two-year probe into alleged procurement irregularities at the GRA.
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CHRAJ appeals to Public Officers to declare assets before taking office in new gov't
In a statement signed by Commissioner Joseph Whittal, CHRAJ emphasized the need for the swift passage of the Conduct of Public Officers Bill, which aims to strengthen governance and accountability structures in the country.
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Courts
Mason jailed 20 days for aiding Nigerian to acquire Ghanaian passport
The Kaneshie District Court has sentenced a 28-year-old mason to 20 days imprisonment for aiding a Nigerian to acquire a Ghanaian passport
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US
Judge presses Giuliani, others on $1.3 billion defamation claims
At the end of the four-hour hearing, Nichols said he would take all of the arguments under advisement.
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Others
President of Haiti Jovenal Moise ‘is assassinated by gunmen in night time raid on his home’
The 53-year-old was shot dead and the First Lady Martine, 47, was also injured in the attack, Mr Joseph wrote as he condemned the ‘hateful, inhumane and barbaric act.’
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Journalist drags Finance minister to CHRAJ over ‘biased’ ex-gratia payments
The complaint, filed by journalist and citizen Wilberforce Asare on 19 December 2025, accuses the minister of prioritising end-of-service payments to the Speaker and Members of Parliament while leaving other Article 71 office-holders.
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OSP is Ghana’s best weapon in fight against corruption-Kissi Agyebeng
He highlighted that the OSP’s creation under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), has positioned it as a flagship institution with the ability to independently investigate, prosecute, recover, and manage assets related...
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General
CHRAJ calls for National Cathedral contract cancellation, possible prosecution
This recommendation follows an investigation into allegations of corruption and abuse of power concerning the controversial initiative.
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General
CHRAJ writes to President : Calls for signing of Anti-Witchcraft Bill
It notes that signing this bill will strengthen the protection of vulnerable individuals and enhance Ghana's human rights reputation.
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General
CHRAJ opens probe into IMANI's petition against EC equipment disposal practice
It has thus requested that the petitioner furnish specific information about their allegations to assist with their investigation.
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General
Commute death sentence of 184 convicts to life imprisonment- Amnesty Int'l to Gov't
Although Ghana has not executed anyone since 1993, she stressed the need for the government to commute existing death sentences to life imprisonment.
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Crime
CHRAJ pushes for quick resolution of stalled anti-witchcraft bill
He explains that this urgency is due to the hardships faced by women labelled as witches, who cannot endure the associated assault and stigma.
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Courts
Electoral Commission staff and student remanded over alleged theft of biometric devices and laptops
The three employees—Philip Tetteh, a laborer; Benjamin Fienyi, a security guard; and Joseph Blackson Adamadze, a database administrator—have pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to steal and theft.
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