61 h. 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.

Events

2 w. ago Any move to remove Jean Mensa will be subject to law, not politicians – Edudzi Tamakloe

Acting CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says any potential processes for removing Electoral Commission (EC) Chair Jean Mensa will not be at the instance of political demands.

Politics

2 w. ago There has never been the removal of a Chief Justice in Ghana’s 68 years of history

The suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has highlighted a troubling first in Ghana’s history, stating that in all of the country’s 68 years as an independent republic, there has never been the removal of a Chief Justice. In her address during a press conference held in Accra on Wednesday, June 25, she expressed the hope […]

Politics

2 w. ago My potential removal sets a bad precedent for judicial independence – Justice Torkornoo

The Suspended Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has cautioned that the process to remove her from office could have far-reaching implications for the entire judicial and constitutional framework of the country.

Politics

2 w. ago I may be in this alone, but its effects ripple far beyond me – Suspended Chief Justice on her ‘trial’

Suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has issued a rare public address, warning that the process to remove her from office sets a dangerous precedent for the country’s democracy and judiciary. In a televised statement on Wednesday, Chief Justice Torkornoo described the ongoing proceedings against her as deeply flawed, unlawful, and unprecedented, asserting that although she may be the only one under investigation, the implications extend far beyond her.

Economics

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.

Politics

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.

Sport

4 w. ago Don’t allow Executive or Legislature to encroach on judicial independence – Justice Adjei

Supreme Court nominee, Sir Dennis Adjei, has urged Ghana’s judiciary to fiercely protect its independence by resisting interference from the Executive and the Legislature.

Politics