2 w. ago Speaker allows presentation of SC vetting report despite Minority objections

The Speaker of Parliament has upheld the validity of the Appointments Committee’s report on the vetting of Supreme Court nominees. He dismissed objections raised by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who claimed the Minority side had not endorsed the document. The ruling followed heated exchanges on the floor over procedural fairness and the integrity of the […]

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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 People must be responsible on social media, the law can catch up with them

Supreme Court nominee, Kweku T. Ackaah-Boafo, has advised against relying solely on legal action to address the growing trend of online abuse, urging instead for a culture of responsibility among social media users.

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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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3 w. ago Justice Amaleboba aspires to leave a legacy of integrity and enduring judicial precedent

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, has expressed her desire to be remembered as a judge defined by integrity, diligence, and a commitment to setting legal precedents that endure across generations.

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3 w. ago ‘If you can’t marry, don’t have sex,’ Justice Sir Dennis Adjei says 

Justice Sir Dennis Adjei, a Supreme Court nominee, says there is a constitutional gap regarding the issue of “marriage and sex” in the country, and it must be addressed. 

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3 w. ago Sex at 16: Education is ultimate contraceptive – Justice Bartels

Supreme Court judge nominee Justice Janapare Adzua Bartels-Kodwo has weighed in on the contentious disparity between Ghana's age of sexual consent and the legal age for marriage, proposing that robust education for the girl child serves as a "natural contraceptive" against the challenges arising from this legal gap.

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3 w. ago We need to engage media in court reporting training – Justice Bartels

Supreme Court Justice nominee, Janapare Bartels-Kodwo has advocated for mandatory training for journalists covering court proceedings to ensure accurate reporting.

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4 w. ago I won’t advocate raising judges’ retirement age to 75 years– Justice Mensah

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Philip Bright Mensah has firmly stated that he does not support any proposal to raise the retirement age of judges from 70 to 75 years, describing such a move as ill-advised and counterproductive.

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4 w. ago Justice Mensah proposes Chinese language training for judges to combat ‘galamsey’

Supreme Court judge nominee Justice Philip Bright Mensah has put forth a unique and bold recommendation to combat the menace of illegal mining, locally known as 'galamsey'.

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4 w. ago ‘Will these girls wait till 18?’ – Justice Mensah defends keeping sexual consent age at 16

Justice Philip Bright Mensah, a nominee for the Supreme Court, has argued in favor of maintaining the legal age of sexual consent at 16 years.

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