- Africa , Courts , Ghana , High Court , Legal , News , Supreme Court
- July 3, 2025
- 26 views
Seven new Supreme Court Justices to be sworn in today
The seven newly confirmed Justices of the Supreme Court are set to be officially sworn into office today, Thursday, July 3, marking a significant development in the country’s judicial landscape.…
Implications for judicial independence and democracy in Ghana. Legal experts speak…
The suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has ignited a vigorous debate among Ghanaian legal experts regarding its implications for judicial independence and the nation’s democratic framework. ⚖️ Legal Experts’…
Implications of Chief Justice Torkornoo’s Suspension on Ghana’s Judicial Independence and Democratic Processes
1. Background: Suspension of Chief Justice Torkornoo 2. Threats to Judicial Independence 3. Impact on Democratic Processes 4. Broader Consequences and Precedents 5. Mitigating Measures and Recommendations 6. Conclusion Chief…
- Africa , Attorney General , Courts , Ghana , John Dramani Mahama , Legal , News , NPP , Politics , Supreme Court
- May 10, 2025
- 101 views
CJ suspension demo: ‘This is not governance; it is tyranny’ – Minority tells gov’t
Post-Election Tensions: Minority Slams Mahama for Suspending Chief Justice Torkornoo The Minority in Parliament has issued a forceful condemnation of President John Mahama’s post-election actions, accusing him of abusing state…
Manasseh Azure writes: My mixed reaction to President Mahama’s Supreme Court nominations
President John Dramani Mahama‘s nomination of seven judges to the Supreme Court warms the hearts of many, as it includes some notable judges who have been sidelined for years because…
- Africa , Attorney General , Courts , Ghana , John Dramani Mahama , Legal , News , NPP , Politics , Supreme Court
- May 3, 2025
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5th May demo not about NPP but judicial independence – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has clarified that the upcoming demonstration scheduled for 5th May is not solely a New Patriotic Party (NPP) initiative but a broader national call…
- Africa , Attorney General , Courts , Ghana , John Dramani Mahama , Legal , NPP , Parliament , Supreme Court
- May 3, 2025
- 84 views
‘Interesting times ahead for Judiciary’ – Frank Davies on Mahama’s SC nominations
A senior member of the Ghana Bar Association and Director of Legal Affairs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Frank Davies, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s recent nominations to…
- Africa , Courts , Ghana , Ghana Bar Association , John Dramani Mahama , Legal , News , NPP , Politics , Supreme Court
- May 3, 2025
- 67 views
‘Law is not democracy’ – Deputy AG says GBA resolution on CJ suspension as legally meaningless
Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai has rebuked the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), arguing that its recent resolution calling for the reinstatement of the Chief Justice and a reversal of…
- Africa , Attorney General , Courts , Ghana , Ghana Bar Association , John Dramani Mahama , Legal , News , NPP , Politics , Supreme Court
- May 3, 2025
- 90 views
GBA threatens court action if Mahama doesn’t revoke CJ suspension
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has escalated its opposition to President John Mahama’s suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, warning of imminent legal action if the directive is not revoked.…
- Africa , Attorney General , Ghana , John Dramani Mahama , Legal , MP's Corner , News , NPP , Parliament , Politics , Supreme Court
- May 3, 2025
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Nomination of seven judges to the Supreme Court is a Mahama third-term agenda – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized President John Mahama’s nomination of seven Court of Appeal judges to the Supreme Court, describing it as a veiled attempt to implement a third-term…
- Africa , Attorney General , Courts , Ghana , John Dramani Mahama , Legal , News , Parliament , Supreme Court
- May 3, 2025
- 79 views
Mahama recommends nomination of 7 Justices to Supreme Court
President John Mahama has put forward seven distinguished Court of Appeal justices for potential elevation to Ghana’s Supreme Court bench. The nominees are expected to be considered by the Judicial…
