7 h. ago Former Minister Condemns Political Protection of Offensive Remarks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-minister-condemns-political-protection-of-offensive-remarks/Ex-Deputy Health Minister Alexander Abban has slammed Ghana’s political establishment for shielding inflammatory conduct, warning such practices undermine the rule of law. Speaking on Asaase Radio’s The Forum Saturday, Abban reacted to recent arrests of social commentators Sir Obama-Pokuase, Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare, and activist Fante Comedy over offensive statements. “The politicians are quick to rise to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-minister-condemns-political-protection-of-offensive-remarks/

Politics

11 h. ago Deputy Education Minister Slams UK Bar Council Over Chief Justice Row

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-education-minister-slams-uk-bar-council-over-chief-justice-row/Deputy Education Minister Dr Clement Apaak has sharply criticized the UK Bar Council and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association for calling on Ghana to reinstate its suspended Chief Justice. Describing their appeal as a “nonsensical colonial insult,” Dr Apaak said no foreign body had the authority to dictate to Ghana’s president. “You cannot order our President […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-education-minister-slams-uk-bar-council-over-chief-justice-row/

Politics

36 h. ago Ghana Attorney General Defends Chief Justice Suspension Amid International Pressure

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-attorney-general-defends-chief-justice-suspension-amid-international-pressure/Ghana’s Attorney General has firmly rejected calls from international legal bodies to reinstate suspended Chief Justice Gertrude A.E.S. Torkornoo, insisting her suspension will stand until a judicial misconduct inquiry concludes. The position follows a joint appeal by the Bar Council of England and Wales (BCEW) and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA), which argued the suspension […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-attorney-general-defends-chief-justice-suspension-amid-international-pressure/

Economics

41 h. ago International Legal Bodies Question Suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-legal-bodies-question-suspension-of-ghanas-chief-justice/The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association have jointly raised “serious concern” over the suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, warning the move risks undermining judicial independence. In an August 14 statement, the groups emphasized that an impartial judiciary forms the bedrock of any rule-of-law society and noted Ghana’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-legal-bodies-question-suspension-of-ghanas-chief-justice/

Economics

45 h. ago AG rejects demands by Bar Council, Commonwealth lawyers to reinstate suspended CJ Torkonoo

The Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has strongly rebuffed a joint statement from the Bar Council of England and Wales (BCEW) and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) criticising the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The Attorney General stated that the suspension is fully compliant with the Constitution of Ghana and will not be lifted […]

Politics

47 h. ago Bar Council of England and Wales, Commonwealth Lawyers Association demand reinstatement of suspended CJ

The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association have expressed “serious concern” over the continued suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, and are calling for her immediate reinstatement.

Politics

47 h. ago Bar Council, Commonwealth Lawyers Association demand reinstatement of suspended CJ

The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association have expressed “serious concern” over the continued suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, and are calling for her immediate reinstatement.

Politics

55 h. ago They left at a time least expected, a reminder life is fleeting – Ag. CJ Baffoe

Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie says the eight Ghanaians who died in the August 6 military helicopter crash left “at a time least expected,” reminding the nation that life is fleeting.

Politics

62 h. ago AG contests suspended CJ’s court action against Shining Stars petition

The Office of the Attorney-General has moved to strike out a second judicial review application filed by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who is seeking to have one of three removal petitions against her dismissed.

Events

69 h. ago AG moves to strike out suspended CJ’s fresh challenge to removal petition

The Attorney-General has filed an application at the High Court in Accra seeking to strike out a motion for judicial review connected to ongoing proceedings over a petition for the removal of the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

Events

2 d. ago Justice Oppong recalled to the bench as Prof Atuguba takes over Ghana School of Law

A Justice of the Court of Appeal, who also served as Director of the Ghana School of Law, Justice Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, has been recalled to the judiciary to perform his duties as a judge fully. Justice Oppong has therefore been directed by the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, to hand over […]

Politics

3 d. ago Photos: Ag. Chief Justice signs Book of Condolence for victims of tragic helicopter crash

The Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has signed the Book of Condolence opened in Parliament in honour of the eight Ghanaians who lost their lives on August 6 tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti region.

Events

4 d. ago Suspended Chief Justice pays tribute to victims of helicopter crash

Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has honoured the memory of the victims of Wednesday’s military helicopter crash by laying a wreath at the Jubilee House.

Events

4 d. ago Raymond Atuguba appointed GLC’s Ag. Director of Legal Education, Justice Oppong reassigned

Former Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law, Prof Raymond Atuguba, has been appointed Acting Director of Legal Education at the General Legal Council. His appointment, effective September 1, follows the recall of Justice B.Y.K. Oppong from the role. A letter signed by Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie stated that Justice Oppong, a […]

Politics

8 d. ago Dr. Apaak Mourns Omane Boamah, Murtala, Six Others in Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-apaak-mourns-omane-boamah-murtala-six-others-in-helicopter-crash/Deputy Education Minister, Dr. Clement Apaak, has expressed deep sorrow over the helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, which claimed eight lives. Dr. Apaak, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Builsa, was in a somber mood as he recalled his memories with some of the victims, including Dr. Omane Boamah, Dr. Murtala […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-apaak-mourns-omane-boamah-murtala-six-others-in-helicopter-crash/

Events

8 d. ago GES calls for stakeholders’ approach to purge schools of immorality and violence

The Ghana Education Service has called for a stakeholders’ approach towards purging immorality and violence in school communities, especially second cycle schools. The Acting Deputy Director General of the Ghana Education Service, Prof Smile Gavua Dzisi, said that while her outfit takes measures to sanction perpetrators of unlawful acts, teachers and school managers have bigger […]

Events

9 d. ago Ghana’s Top Judge Urges Unity After Crash, Rejects Politicising Deaths

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-top-judge-urges-unity-after-crash-rejects-politicising-deaths/Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has cautioned Ghanaians against turning the deaths of eight officials in last week’s helicopter crash into political fodder. Speaking after leading a wreath-laying ceremony at Jubilee House’s Ceremonial Garden on Friday, he called for national solidarity amid collective grief. “These gallant men died in the course of duty. We should […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-top-judge-urges-unity-after-crash-rejects-politicising-deaths/

Events

9 d. ago Helicopter crash: Let’s not politicise the tragedy – Acting Chief Justice

The Acting Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has called on Ghanaians to remain united and avoid politicising the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight public servants on Wednesday, 6 August.

Events

1 week ago Teachers, Staff Face Dismissal Over WASSCE Malpractice—Gov’t Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/teachers-staff-face-dismissal-over-wassce-malpractice-govt-warns/The Ministry of Education has warned all teaching and non-teaching staff participating in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) that anyone caught helping or encouraging exam malpractice will face serious consequences, including dismissal and potential prosecution. In a statement signed by the Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Ministry […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/teachers-staff-face-dismissal-over-wassce-malpractice-govt-warns/

Events

1 week ago Gov’t committed to making STEM Education cornerstone of national development – Prof. Gavua Dzisi

The Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Prof. Smile Gavua Dzisi, says government is committed to making Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education the foundation of national development.

Politics