6 d. ago Supreme Court numbers under the knife as Constitution Review Committee proposes cap

The Constitution Review Committee has proposed a limit on the size of the Supreme Court, recommending that the Chief Justice and no more than 14 other justices should sit on the country’s highest court.

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2 w. ago Chief Justice orders immediate closure of Kwame Danso District Court after violent attacks

The Chief Justice has directed the temporary closure of the Kwame Danso District Court following Wednesday’s violent mob attack that disrupted court proceedings and endangered judicial staff.

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3 w. ago Odike Demands Electoral Commission Chair Resignation Over Performance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/odike-demands-electoral-commission-chair-resignation-over-performance/Businessman and politician Akwasi Addae Odike has criticized Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa, stating she should resign due to what he describes as failures in her role. Speaking on Ezra TV during discussions about petitions seeking the removal of the EC Chair, Odike argued that Ghana’s electoral leadership has become too partisan. He proposed creating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/odike-demands-electoral-commission-chair-resignation-over-performance/

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3 w. ago Chief Justice urges judicial staff to uphold compassion and professionalism

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called on all judicial officers to demonstrate compassion, courtesy, and professionalism in their interactions with court users, stressing that such conduct is fundamental to the Judiciary’s mission of delivering accessible, high-quality justice.

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3 w. ago Removal of special prosecutor could deepen perception of political interference

A law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has cautioned that any move to remove the Special Prosecutor at this time could reinforce public perceptions that the government is seeking to weaken anti-corruption institutions. Speaking on The Pulse on Joy News, the human rights and governance expert said the process surrounding any potential impeachment would place a heavy burden on the current Chief Justice to demonstrate fairness and independence.

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3 w. ago Removal of special prosecutor could deepen perception of political interference – Law professor

A law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has cautioned that any move to remove the Special Prosecutor at this time could reinforce public perceptions that the government is seeking to weaken anti-corruption institutions. Speaking on The Pulse on Joy News, the human rights and governance expert said the process surrounding any potential impeachment would place a heavy burden on the current Chief Justice to demonstrate fairness and independence.

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3 w. ago Chief Justice inaugurates Justice Clubs in 13 senior high schools 

Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has inaugurated and sworn into office executives of the Justice Clubs for 13 senior high schools in the Western and Central Regions.  

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3 w. ago NPP accuses NDC of ‘executive capture’ of judiciary after Torkonoo’s removal

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is accusing the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of systematically capturing state institutions, particularly the judiciary, following what it describes as the unlawful removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkonoo.

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3 w. ago Special Prosecutor Faces Multiple Removal Petitions Amid Efficiency Questions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/special-prosecutor-faces-multiple-removal-petitions-amid-efficiency-questions/Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor confronts mounting pressure as ten separate petitions seek the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, while critics including the International Monetary Fund question whether taxpayers receive adequate value for resources allocated to the anti corruption agency. The presidency has forwarded all ten petitions to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/special-prosecutor-faces-multiple-removal-petitions-amid-efficiency-questions/

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3 w. ago Gov’t confirms petitions against EC Chair, deputies and Special prosecutor forwarded to Chief justice

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has confirmed that petitions seeking the removal of the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, her two deputies, and the Special Prosecutor (SP) have been received and are now in the hands of the Chief Justice for further action.

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3 w. ago 10 petitioners appeal to President Mahama to remove Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, EC Chair Jean Mensa and 2 deputies

President John Dramani Mahama has received 10 petitions for the removal of two heads of public institutions and two deputies appointed under Article 70 of the Constitution. The institutions are the Electoral Commission (EC) and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (SP). Seven petitions were filed against the Chairperson of the EC, Jean Mensa, and […]

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