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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4 w. ago Brazil 2014 scandal: I did my job – Justice Dzamefe on gov’t refusal to implement recommendations

Justice Dzamefe headed the committee for investigations after the Black Stars' mess at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, where the team exited the competition in the group stage.

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4 w. ago Supreme Court nominee says there is nothing wrong with number of justices on Supreme Court bench

Justice Senyo Dzamefe, a nominee to the Supreme Court, has supported a proposal to increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court bench.

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4 w. ago Supreme Court nominee admits ‘constitutional lacuna’ anytime President, Veep and Speaker are outside Ghana

Justice Senyo Dzamefe, a nominee to the Supreme Court, has acknowledged that there is a constitutional lacuna when the President, Vice President and Speaker of Parliament are out of Ghana for international duty.

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4 w. ago Justice Dzamefe backs AI, virtual courts to tackle delays in justice delivery

Supreme Court nominee and Court of Appeal Judge, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, has endorsed the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and virtual court systems as effective tools to help reduce delays in Ghana’s justice delivery system. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, 16 June 2025, Justice Dzamefe proposed a combination of judicial reforms and digital […]

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4 w. ago ‘Some recommendations were implemented but not all’ – Justice Dzamefe on Commission of Inquiry

Justice Dzamefe headed the committee for investigations after the Black Stars' mess at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, where the team exited the competition in the group stage.

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4 w. ago Justice Dzamefe’s position on succession during Presidential ‘vaccum’ sparks debate

Supreme Court nominee Justice Senyo Dzamefe ignited a constitutional debate during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee today.

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4 w. ago Justice Dzamefe’s position on succession during Presidential ‘vacuum’ sparks debate

Supreme Court nominee Justice Senyo Dzamefe ignited a constitutional debate during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee today.

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4 w. ago Appointment must be based on merit, not quotas – Justice Dzamefe on gender parity

Justice Senyo Dzamefe, a nominee to the Supreme Court, has asserted that gender parity in appointments should be rooted in meritocracy rather than driven solely by the need to meet numerical targets.

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4 w. ago Why shouldn’t judges declare their assets? – Justice Dzamefe quizzes

Supreme Court Justice nominee Justice Senyo Dzamefe is in favor of the declaration of assets by Supreme Court judges.

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4 w. ago Let judges retire healthy at 70 and serve as assessors – Justice Dzamefe

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, has called for the retention of the current retirement age for judges in Ghana, which stands at 70.

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4 w. ago Justice Dzamefe backs decentralisation of legal training, urges caution on quality

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, has thrown his support behind calls for the decentralisation of legal education in Ghana, but insists that any reforms must preserve the high standards traditionally associated with the profession.

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4 w. ago Justice Dzamefe kicks against raising retirement age for judges from 70 to 75

Supreme Court nominee Justice Senyo Dzamefe has made it clear that he does not support calls to increase the retirement age for judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal from 70 to 75.

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4 w. ago Justice Dzamefe opposes gagging investigative journalism in defence of judiciary

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, has made clear his stance against curbing investigative journalism, even where such journalism may cast the Judiciary in an unfavourable light.

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4 w. ago Report facts, not perceptions – Justice Dzamefe tells journalists

Supreme Court nominee Justice Senyo Dzamefe has urged journalists to report accurately and seek clarification when covering judicial proceedings rather than relying on perceptions.

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4 w. ago Judgements are based on evidence not on friendships – Justice Dzamefe

Supreme Court judge nominee Justice Senyo Dzamefe today unequivocally declared his commitment to judicial impartiality, stating that his judgments are rooted solely in "evidence, not on friendships."

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4 w. ago Justice Dzamefe proposes timelines for court cases to enhance justice delivery

Supreme Court nominee Justice Senyo Dzamefe has called for the introduction of clear timelines for the completion of court cases in Ghana.

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4 w. ago I am ready to defend myself in court for things I said about Zoomlion contract – Manasseh Azure

Investigative journalist Manasseh Awuni Azure has declared his readiness to defend claims he has made regarding contracts awarded to Zoomlion Ghana Limited, including allegations of over-billing and non-performance. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, June 16, Mr Azure reiterated his confidence in his extensively researched reports, stating, “I am prepared to defend everything in […]

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4 w. ago Livestream: Vetting of seven nominees to Supreme Court begins

The Appointments Committee of Parliament has commenced the vetting of the seven nominees nominated by President John Dramani Mahama to sit on the Supreme Court bench. The seven nominees are Justices Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Senyo Dzamefe, Kweku Tawiah Ackah-Boafo, Philip Bright Mensah, Janpere Bartels-Kodwo and Hafisata Ameleboba. They were nominated by […]

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