11 h. ago Zabzugu MP says Chief Justice’s dismissal key to restoring judicial credibility

The Member of Parliament for Zabzugu, Alhassan Umar, has welcomed the dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, insisting the move will help rebuild confidence in Ghana’s judicial system.

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63 h. ago Former Chief Justice Calls Colleague’s Removal Process Unfair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-chief-justice-calls-colleagues-removal-process-unfair/Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has condemned the removal of her successor as unfair and dangerous to judicial independence, following Ghana’s controversial dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. President John Dramani Mahama sacked Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo on Monday, September 1, 2025, hours after he received the report of the 5-member committee he set up […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-chief-justice-calls-colleagues-removal-process-unfair/

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63 h. ago Former Chief Justice Urges Faith After Colleague’s Controversial Removal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-chief-justice-urges-faith-after-colleagues-controversial-removal/Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has offered spiritual encouragement to her dismissed successor, calling Ghana’s judicial removal process unfair and dangerous for democracy. Justice Akuffo criticized the proceedings that led to Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s removal as Chief Justice on Monday, stating her colleague “did not get a fair trial” and describing the process as being […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-chief-justice-urges-faith-after-colleagues-controversial-removal/

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3 d. ago Economic Fighters League calls for transparency and reforms after removal of Chief Justice

The Economic Fighters League has responded to the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, expressing concern over what it describes as the broader implications for judicial independence and constitutional democracy in Ghana.

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3 d. ago Chief Justice removal sparks debate over Ghana’s judicial independence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chief-justice-removal-sparks-debate-over-ghanas-judicial-independence/President John Mahama’s decision to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office has triggered intense discussion about constitutional procedure, political interference, and potential impacts on investor confidence in Ghana’s legal system. The removal follows a committee of inquiry’s recommendation under Article 146(9) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, which found evidence of “stated misbehaviour” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chief-justice-removal-sparks-debate-over-ghanas-judicial-independence/

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3 d. ago President’s power to appoint Chief Justice must be scrapped – Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has renewed calls for urgent constitutional reforms to strengthen judicial independence in Ghana, following the recent removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

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3 d. ago CJ’s Ouster UnderminesGhana’s Democracy—Bekwai MP Lawyer Ralph

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cjs-ouster-underminesghanas-democracy-bekwai-mp-lawyer-ralph/Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice as a dangerous assault on the country’s democratic foundations. In a statement, the MP said the presidency’s action represents not just an institutional overreach, but also a direct threat to the independence of the judiciary — a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cjs-ouster-underminesghanas-democracy-bekwai-mp-lawyer-ralph/

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3 d. ago CJ’s Ouster Undermines Ghana’s Democracy—Bekwai MP Lawyer Ralph

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cjs-ouster-underminesghanas-democracy-bekwai-mp-lawyer-ralph/Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice as a dangerous assault on the country’s democratic foundations. In a statement, the MP said the presidency’s action represents not just an institutional overreach, but also a direct threat to the independence of the judiciary — a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cjs-ouster-underminesghanas-democracy-bekwai-mp-lawyer-ralph/

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3 d. ago Chief Justice Dismissed After Committee Upholds Misconduct Allegations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chief-justice-dismissed-after-committee-upholds-misconduct-allegations/President John Mahama has dismissed Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office following constitutional inquiry findings that upheld misconduct allegations, marking the first removal of Ghana’s top judicial officer in twenty years. The removal became effective Monday after the Article 146 Committee of Inquiry submitted its report concluding the first of three petitions […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chief-justice-dismissed-after-committee-upholds-misconduct-allegations/

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4 d. ago Singapore success story: Time for Ghana to shed judicial wigs?

A powerful case for modernising Ghana's judiciary was made on Sunday, August 31, during an interview on JoyNews' The Law, where Shem Khoo, the Managing Director of Focus Law Asia, offered insights from Singapore's successful judicial reforms.

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2 w. ago When did the Commonwealth Lawyers Association and the Bar Council of England and Wales suddenly develop interest in Ghana’s judiciary?

The joint statement issued by the Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) calling for the “immediate and without delay” reinstatement of Ghana’s suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, is not only presumptuous but a blatant affront to the sovereignty of the Republic of Ghana. While international legal bodies are welcome to share opinions or offer support to member countries, it is unacceptable indeed, insulting for them to attempt to dictate terms to a sovereign nation and its elected leadership. Their language is arrogant, their tone is condescending, and their interference is unwarranted.

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2 w. ago Adesina Urges Rule of Law to Unlock Africa’s Investment Potential

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adesina-urges-rule-of-law-to-unlock-africas-investment-potential/African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina has urged African governments to tighten governance, make public finance transparent, and reform judicial systems to close a roughly $100 billion annual foreign direct investment gap. Speaking at the Kenya Law Society’s 2025 conference in Nairobi, he said the rule of law, sanctity of contracts, and judicial […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adesina-urges-rule-of-law-to-unlock-africas-investment-potential/

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2 w. 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/

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4 w. ago Legal Safeguards in Estate Administration Prevent Inheritance Disputes in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-safeguards-in-estate-administration-prevent-inheritance-disputes-in-ghana/Caveats and citations serve as critical judicial tools to resolve conflicts during estate administration in Ghana, ensuring fair distribution of assets while curbing fraudulent claims and executor delays. These mechanisms allow courts to address disputes over will validity, executor appointments, and estate mismanagement before granting probate the legal authority to administer a deceased person’s property. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-safeguards-in-estate-administration-prevent-inheritance-disputes-in-ghana/

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