The four accused persons in the National Signals Bureau case, Kwabena Adu-Boahen, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, Mildred Donkor, and Advantage Solutions Limited, have pleaded not guilty to all charges levelled against them. Before their pleas were taken, counsel for the accused, Samuel Atta-Akyea, prayed the court to adjourn the case, arguing that his clients had been ambushed by the state. According to him, his clients honoured an invitation from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Tuesday, April 29, where they were informed that charges had officially been levelled against them, pending arraignment by the Attorney General. They were…
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President John Dramani Mahama has nominated seven Justices of the Court of Appeal for consideration for appointment to the Supreme Court bench. They are Justices Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Senyo Dzamefe, Kweku Tawiah Ackah-Boafo, Philip Bright Mensah, Janpere Bartels-Kodwo and Hafisata Ameleboba. The seven were nominated by President Mahama in accordance with Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution. The nominations were made known by a letter dated April 29, 2025 and signed by the Executive Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama and addressed to the acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. According to the Judicial Service,…
The Minority Caucus on the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament has called on the John Dramani Mahama administration to take urgent and decisive steps in response to a damning U.S. travel advisory that has placed Ghana under Level 2 risk, warning American citizens to exercise increased caution due to rising crime and weak law enforcement. In a statement issued on Thursday, April 24, the Minority expressed grave concern over the advisory, which cited violent crimes, underreporting of serious offences like sexual assault, and general lawlessness as reasons behind the alert. The advisory also flagged the presence of civil unrest and…
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has called on the Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, to withdraw the directive concerning the assignment of courts and scheduling of newly filed cases and applications, citing concerns over clarity and the need for efficient justice delivery. In a statement dated April 26, the GBA described the directive as “uncertain” and potentially disruptive to the judicial process. The Association emphasised the need for transparency and predictability in how cases are assigned, particularly in a system where timely access to justice remains critical. The GBA further urged the Judiciary to embrace and enhance the use of…
Heavy police and military presence at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, began a high-level mediation process aimed at resolving the long-standing Bawku conflict. The enhanced security measures were put in place to ensure the safety of dignitaries, traditional leaders, and stakeholders who gathered at the palace for the peace talks. The mediation comes at a time when tensions in Bawku remain high due to ongoing violence and a long-standing chieftaincy dispute. The Asantehene’s intervention is seen as a critical step in building consensus between the feuding factions.
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has called on the President of the Republic, John Mahama, to immediately make public the full decision that establishes a prima facie case against the Chief Justice. This appeal follows the recent suspension of the Chief Justice, a move that has generated widespread public interest and debate within legal and political circles. In a press statement issued shortly after the announcement of the suspension, the GBA stressed the importance of transparency and due process in handling such a significant constitutional matter. “The Ghana Bar Association calls upon the President of the Republic of Ghana to…
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has issued a strong call for the immediate revocation of the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing the action as unconstitutional and lacking a legal basis under Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. In a statement dated April 26, the GBA contended that the President’s decision to suspend the Chief Justice under Article 146(10) of the Constitution is flawed. According to the Association, the suspension was carried out without any published Constitutional Instrument, Statutory Instrument, or regulation governing the exercise of that presidential discretion, in violation of Article 296 of the Constitution. “The Ghana Bar Association calls…
A fatal road accident at Adansi Dompoase, near the new Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) office, has claimed six lives, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed. In a statement issued by the Ashanti Region Public Relations Office, the GNFS said it received a distress call at 12:43 pm and swiftly dispatched a rescue team to the scene. The rescue operation, led by ADOII Samuel Mensah, found a VIP bus (registration GW 8455-23) and a Benz Sprinter (registration GS 6383-20) involved in the collision. According to the GNFS, the Sprinter was completely mangled from the rear, while the VIP…
The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has attributed the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections to internal disunity and damaging utterances among its members. Speaking during his ‘Thank You Tour’ in Takoradi on Saturday, April 26, Dr. Bawumia expressed concern over the party’s internal conflicts in the run-up to the elections, noting that they severely impacted the NPP’s electoral fortunes. He urged party members to be mindful of their statements during internal elections to avoid harming the party’s unity and prospects in future contests. “In the lead up to the 2024 elections,…
The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has attributed the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections to several factors, including the arrogance of power, the high cost of living, the failure to reshuffle government officials, the introduction of the E-Levy, and the controversial haircut policy. According to him, these challenges left many Ghanaians struggling, particularly amid the IMF debt restructuring programme. Dr. Bawumia made these remarks at the auditorium of Takoradi Technical University during the launch of his nationwide Thank You Tour. Addressing claims that blamed the party’s defeat solely on his perceived…
