3 d. ago Chief Justice’s ECOWAS court action sparks accountability debate

The unprecedented legal challenge launched by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo at the ECOWAS Court of Justice has ignited a debate about judicial accountability and the independence of the judiciary.

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6 d. ago CJ Torkornoo to ECOWAS Court: My right to fair hearing breached, order Ghana to stop violation

Chief Justice of the Republic, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has filed two applications at the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Court of West Africa States (ECOWAS) for the enforcement of her human rights over what she says is a blatant disregard to her right for a fair hearing guaranteed by both the Ghana’s 1992 constitution and the 1991 protocol of the Community Court of Justice.

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7 d. ago Suspended CJ sues Ghana at ECOWAS Court over alleged Human Rights abuse

The Deputy Attorney General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, has confirmed that suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has filed a case against the Republic of Ghana at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja, Nigeria.

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1 week ago New Supreme Court judges pledge fairness, acknowledge family support

Justice Senyo Dzamefe, one of seven new justices sworn into Ghana’s Supreme Court on Thursday, has on behalf of his colleague justices assured Ghanaians of the court’s unwavering commitment to justice. Speaking on behalf of his fellow appointees after the swearing-in ceremony presided over by President John Dramani Mahama, Justice Dzamefe pledged that the new justices would serve without fear or favour.

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1 week ago “This robe is not simply a mark of office, wear it with wisdom” – Mahama urges newly sworn

President John Mahama has delivered a stirring charge to the newly appointed Supreme Court Justices, urging them to wear the robe of office not as a symbol of power but as a solemn trust reposed in them by the people of Ghana.

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1 week ago This robe is not simply a mark of office, wear it with wisdom

President John Mahama has delivered a stirring charge to the newly appointed Supreme Court Justices, urging them to wear the robe of office not as a symbol of power but as a solemn trust reposed in them by the people of Ghana.

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1 week ago Serve as stewards of justice, not arbiters of technicalities – Mahama charges new SC Justices

President John Mahama has urged newly appointed Justices of the Supreme Court to rise above procedural formalities and dedicate themselves to delivering real justice for Ghanaians.

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1 week ago Mahama called for a cap on Supreme Court justices, but he has appointed 7 in 6 months

The National Imam of Shia, Sheikh Abubakar Kamaldeen, has questioned President John Mahama for appointing 7 Supreme Court justices in 6 months after telling Ghanaians he would place a cap on nominations. At the Muslim National Thanksgiving Day in Accra Tuesday, Sheikh Kamaldeen, right in front of President Mahama expressed concern over what he said was the increasing manipulation of the judiciary by politicians and referenced President Mahama's contradiction in opposition and in government to buttress his point of judicial manipulation, which he said has increased the people's lack of confidence in the judiciary.

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2 w. ago CJ suspension: AG moves to strike out Torkornoo’s judicial review application

The Attorney-General has filed a motion at the High Court's Human Rights Division seeking to strike out suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's application for judicial review.

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3 w. ago Judges must be paid well to make legal profession attractive – Supreme Court nominee

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Eric Kyei Baffour Ackaah-Boafo, has called for improved conditions of service for judges as a key strategy to attract more legal professionals into the judiciary and enhance access to justice across Ghana.

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3 w. ago Train judges on AfCFTA to safeguard Africa’s free trade vision – Justice Ackaah

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, has emphasised the need for Ghanaian judges to be trained on the workings of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to prevent legal decisions that could harm the agreement’s success.

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3 w. ago AG’s public statements don’t influence judicial rulings – Justice Ackaah

Supreme Court nominee Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo delivered a defense of judicial independence during his parliamentary vetting.

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3 w. ago ‘Frivolous and vexatious’ – Committee cites constitutional immunity in quashing petition against Justice Ackaah

The Parliamentary Appointments Committee has dismissed a petition against Supreme Court nominee Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo. The Committee branded it “frivolous, vexatious, and a complete abuse of process” on Friday, June 20. Committee Chairman Bernard Ahiafor anchored the decision in Article 127(3) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, which shields judges from legal action over judicial acts. […]

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3 w. ago ‘Be measured in commenting on issues,’ Supreme Court nominee urges chiefs on bench

Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, a nominee to the Supreme Court, says persons serving as judges and chiefs at the same time must be measured when commenting on issues, especially on political matters, to protect their neutrality.

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3 w. ago Bar Association should encourage every lawyer to take on some pro bono work – Justice Amaleboba

Supreme Court nominee Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, has urged the Ghana Bar Association to take the lead in encouraging all lawyers to commit to pro bono work as part of their professional duty. She emphasised that this would help alleviate the burden on ordinary Ghanaians who cannot afford legal services and improve access to justice across […]

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3 w. ago MP’s role is about representation, not educational qualifications – Justice Amaleboba

Supreme Court Justice nominee, Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, has pushed back against calls for a university degree to be made a prerequisite for serving as a Member of Parliament (MP).

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3 w. ago Review Supreme Court’s jurisdiction before capping judge appointments – Justice Amaleboba

Supreme Court Judge Nominee, Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, has called for a careful review of the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction before any decision is made to cap the number of judges appointed to it.

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3 w. ago Assets declaration: Mahama’s sanction against flouting Ministers isn’t power usurpation – Justice Amaleboba

Supreme Court Justice nominee Hafisata Amaleboba has thrown her weight behind President John Mahama’s recent sanctions against ministers who failed to declare their assets. She stated that the measures do not undermine the mandate of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). “I do not think it is a usurpation of power,” the […]

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3 w. ago We need experienced jurists at the Supreme Court – Justice Amaleboba

Supreme Court nominee Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, has stressed the crucial need for experienced and highly qualified judges to serve on Ghana’s apex court to ensure sound justice and leadership.

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3 w. ago We need experienced jurists at Supreme Court – Justice Amaleboba

Supreme Court nominee Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, has stressed the crucial need for experienced and highly qualified judges to serve on Ghana’s apex court to ensure sound justice and leadership.

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