7 d. ago CJ’s powers too excessive, prone to political abuse – Prof. Prempeh calls for urgent reforms

Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee, Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, is warning that the excessive powers currently vested in the office of the Chief Justice pose a serious threat to Ghana’s democracy and judicial integrity.

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8 d. ago Constitution Review Committee announces updated public engagement schedule for southern Ghana

The Constitution Review Committee (CRC) has announced a revised schedule for its upcoming public engagement sessions in the southern zones of Ghana, as part of its nationwide effort to gather public input on the 1992 Constitution.

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2 w. ago Religious leaders urged to contribute to constitutional review process

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has called on Ghana’s religious community to actively participate in the upcoming review of the 1992 Constitution, emphasizing the need to restore ethical and moral integrity in national leadership.

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2 w. ago Bagbin urges Niger to learn from Ghana’s constitutional review for democratic renewal

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has extended an invitation to the Republic of Niger to observe and draw inspiration from Ghana’s current constitutional review process, as the Sahelian nation undertakes a path of political renewal and national stability.

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2 w. ago If Torkornoo is cited for contempt, she brought it upon herself – Lawyer

Lawyer and entrepreneur Victoria Bright says the suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo may have knowingly breached constitutional provisions when she addressed the public over her ongoing suspension and the Article 146 proceedings against her.

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2 w. ago Victoria Bright urges truth and accountability following Asiedu Nketia’s criticism of EC

Legal expert Victoria Bright has called for truth and accountability in Ghana’s electoral processes, in the wake of critique of the Electoral Commission (EC) by National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia.

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2 w. ago Victoria Bright urges Constitutional Review Committee to address flaws in Article 146 if necessary

Chartered legal practitioner and entrepreneur, Victoria Bright, has called for a review of Article 146 of the Constitution.

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2 w. ago I wish Torkornoo respected Article 146 in her outburst – Victoria Bright

Legal practitioner Victoria Bright is disappointed in suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo’s public criticism of the ongoing impeachment proceedings.

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2 w. ago Livestream: Newsfile discusses CJ probe, EC heads removal talks, BoG staff termination

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panelists are discussing the unfolding removal process of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, including her recent press conference where she accused the inquiry committee of procedural breaches and announced applications for judicial review to declare the proceedings void. Also this week, Chairman of the National Democratic Congress […]

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2 w. ago Playback: Newsfile discussed CJ probe, EC heads removal talks

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panelists are discussing the unfolding removal process of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, including her recent press conference where she accused the inquiry committee of procedural breaches and announced applications for judicial review to declare the proceedings void. Also this week, Chairman of the National Democratic Congress […]

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2 w. ago This Saturday on Newsfile: CJ probe, EC heads removal talks, BoG staff termination

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panelists are discussing the unfolding removal process of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, including her recent press conference where she accused the inquiry committee of procedural breaches and announced applications for judicial review to declare the proceedings void.

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2 w. ago Asiedu Nketia to CRC: Split AG and Justice Ministry to strengthen anti

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged the Constitutional Review Committee to recommend the separation of the Attorney-General’s office from that of the Minister for Justice, citing it as a necessary reform to strengthen the fight against corruption.

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2 w. ago CJ probe: Human rights can’t be sacrificed under Article 146 – Former Deputy AG

Legal practitioner and human rights advocate, Madam Asonaba Dapaah, has challenged the government’s insistence on confidentiality in the ongoing impeachment proceedings against the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo.

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2 w. ago They have turned my lawyers into Nebuchadnezzar’s Magicians – CJ Torkornoo slams petition committee’s ‘strange’ processes

Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has launched a blistering critique of the ongoing Article 146 proceedings aimed at her removal from office, likening the treatment of her legal team to that of biblical magicians asked to reveal and interpret Nebuchadnezzar’s dream he had yet to disclose. Delivering a national address on Wednesday, June 25, the embattled Chief Justice described the removal process as unconstitutional, opaque, and deeply flawed — particularly in its treatment of her legal counsel, whom she said have been forced to operate blindly.

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2 w. ago Torkornoo raises alarm over symbolism of Adu Lodge in her ongoing trial

Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has raised grave concerns about the choice of venue for her ongoing Article 146 removal proceedings, describing it as a chilling reminder of one of Ghana’s darkest moments in judicial history.

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2 w. ago Torkornoo defends security of tenure for Article 146 officeholders amid suspension

Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo has strongly asserted that the Constitution of Ghana does not allow the arbitrary termination of public officials’ appointments by any authority, including the Executive or Legislature.

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3 w. ago There was no contract breach in reprinting leaked ballot papers – EC

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, June 19, the Deputy Chairperson of the Commission, Dr Bossman Asare, stated that the Commission acted within the law and secured the appropriate approval from the Central Tender Review Committee (CTRC) before engaging the printing houses.

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