A legal storm is brewing at the Supreme Court, as the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo in the Ashanti Region, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has filed a fresh suit seeking to halt the ongoing processes for the removal of the Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The suit, filed under number J1/18/2025 and dated April 24, […] The post Tafo MP Wants CJ’s Removal Process Halted appeared first on The

The Minority in parliament has described the decision by President John Dramani Mahama to suspend Her Ladyship Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo as a brazen judicial coup. Per the New Patriotic Party (NPP) minority, this decision, which was done under the purported authority of Article 146 of the 1992 constitution is a “reckless […] The post Minority Condemns Prez’s ‘Brazen

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) says Ghana risks breaching international legal obligations following the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. According to the group, the decision not only defies domestic constitutional procedures, but also contradicts international commitments. In its statement, CDM cited Article 26 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and […] The post CJ

A new directive from the Office of the Acting Honourable Chief Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie has centralised the assignment and scheduling of newly filed cases and applications across the nation’s highest courts. According to a notice issued by the Deputy Judicial Secretary, Dr. Cyracus B. Bapuuroh, all cases and applications filed at the High Courts, […] The post Ag CJ gives new directive on case allocation 

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association, Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, says lawyers of the association have been directed to file court processes to stop the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from harassing one of its members – Gordon Asare Bediako. Speaking at a news conference in Accra on Wednesday, this week, Mr Dwumfuor […] The post GJA wants OSP to stop harassing Gordon

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has issued a formal statement urging all actors involved in the ongoing process for the removal of the Chief Justice to uphold the rule of law and safeguard the independence of the Judiciary. The statement, signed by National President, Mrs. Efua Ghartey and National Secretary, Mr. Kwaku Gyau Baffour, follows […] The post GBA calls for adherence

President John Dramani Mahama has promised the chief of Kwahu Obomeng, Nana Effah Opinamang III, of government’s readiness to construct the Nkawkaw-Obomeng road. In his effort to convince the chief, President Mahama recalled that his first administration witnessed massive infrastructure development across all sectors of the economy, including the construction of the Nkawkaw-Atibie road. The […] The post Mahama

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asuogyaman, in the Eastern Region, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has appealed to his constituents, particularly the youth, to shy away from ‘dependency and entitlement’ mentality and rather cultivate the spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation and self-reliance. According to him, true economic freedom begins with a shift in mentality, where individuals take […] The post Asuogyman

 In a landmark moment for maritime trade in West Africa, the Meridian Port Services (MPS)  Terminal 3 at the Port of Tema has successfully received one of the world’s largest container ships, the 400-meter-long – the size of four football fields, MSC DILETTA. Arriving on the morning of Sunday, April 20, 2025, from Vizhinjam, India, […] The post Historic: 400-Meter Vessel berths at MPS

 The govern­ment says it has reached an ami­cable agreement with Goldfields Ghana Limited for a transitional plan for the Damang Mine. A statement, signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, explained that the operational modalities of the transition involved issuing a new 12-month mining lease to Goldfields’ subsidiary, Abosso Goldfields Limited, pending … The post Gov’t,

THE Girls U-15 division of the CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025 got off to an exciting start on Wednesday, 23 March at the Uni­versity of Ghana in Accra. Tournament hosts, Ghana got off to a positive start with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Morocco, while defending champions South Africa suffered a narrow 1-0 … The post CAF African Schools Football Championship

 Samsung says it remains com­mitted to delivering intelligent, intuitive, and seamless screen experiences to Ghanaian homes and businesses, earning its title as the unrivalled Global No. 1 TV brand for 19 consecutive years. A statement issued by the company in Accra yesterday said “Staying true to its history of excellence and continuing its legacy of … The post Samsung

 Absa Bank Ghana, through its Marketing & Corpo­rate Affairs, Corporate Real Estate Solutions (CRES), Procurement teams has donated mathematical sets, exercise books, and other learning materials to two Junior High Schools in Apirede, a community in the Eastern Region. The gesture forms part of the bank’s citizenship and colleague volunteerism agenda, which supports academic development … The post Absa

NPP, 4 other parties to protest against ‘unlawful’ suspension of Chief Justice

 The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) must be re­formed to align with Africa’s industrial goals as it nears expiration in 2025, the Governor of the Bank of Gha­na (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama has stated. According to him, the new AGOA should “ensure rules-based access and embed incentives for value- added exports.” AGOA was created … The post AGOA must

 The Ghana Journalists As­sociation (GJA) has called for the provision of adequate security for journalists who reported on illegal small-scale mining related issues from min­ing sites in the country. The President of the GJA, Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, made the call at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday on national issues and issues related … The post Provide security for

 The Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 29-year-old supervisor to three years imprisonment for stealing two industrial sewing machines worth GH¢5,000 each from a warehouse at Spintex. Mohammed Salisu pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful entry and theft. The court, presided by Mr Samuel Bright Acquah dis­charged Mahama Shitu, Salisu’s co-defendant, on charges of conspiracy … The post Supervisor

 An 18-year-old illegal min­er has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment by the Nkawie Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region for stealing GH¢7,000 at Manso-Moseaso. Emmanuel Oppong, accused, pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted on his own plea. Police Detective Chief Inspector Ntim Boadu, prosecut­ing, told the … The post Illegal miner gets 12 months

The Lagos Leadership Summit serves as a transformative platform, committed to equipping young professionals with the critical skills and insights necessary to excel in various leadership roles. The initiative was established by the Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu through his Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) as a platform to provide a transformative initiative that places […] The post Peace

 The Tarkwa Circuit Court has jailed a taxi driver, Godgift Acquah, alias Kwame Atta, 25 years in hard labour for defiling his fiancée’s sister. Acquah, 22, pleaded guilty to the offence of defilement, and prayed the court for forgiveness. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Joyce Odame, pros­ecuting, said the complainant, was a farmer who lived … The post Cabbie jailed 25 years for