Amanda Clinton, head of chambers at The Law Office of Clinton Consultancy, has called for greater adherence to constitutional safeguards in Ghana's extradition process following the transfer of Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi (Abu Trica) to the United States to face charges of wire fraud and money laundering. Clinton argued that Ghana's cooperation with international crime-fighting efforts should not come at the expense of due process guarantees in Ghana's Constitution and extradition laws, maintaining that Ghanaian citizens are entitled to protection of Ghanaian courts before extradition.
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The New Patriotic Party has dismissed attempts to associate flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia with decisions on disputes from the party's constituency executive elections, stating that such matters are handled by the party's constitutionally mandated organs through established structures.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party says it will take disciplinary action against members implicated in violence or criminal offences during constituency executive elections, after investigations and court proceedings are completed. The party said it will allow police and relevant state institutions to finish investigations before activating internal disciplinary mechanisms.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Dormaa East MP Paul Twum-Barimah has congratulated newly elected NPP constituency executives, urging them to justify the confidence of party members and calling for unity as the party reorganises ahead of 2028 elections.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party in Suame Constituency held peaceful elections on Saturday, July 11, to elect new constituency executives as part of the party's reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general elections. MP John Darko congratulated the winners and urged them to work together in unity.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bantama Brigade for Peace has called on the Ghana Police Service to heighten security ahead of the continuation of NPP Bantama Constituency Executive Elections, citing concerns over repeated threats of violence and a previous disruption on Saturday in which election materials were vandalised and officials were allegedly assaulted.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A man was captured in a viral video invoking traditional deities against anyone who disregards a court injunction connected to the NPP's disputed Bantama Constituency executive election in the Ashanti Region. The development follows Saturday's violent disruption of the election at the Kumasi Cultural Centre, which drew police intervention and arrests.
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The Assin Fosu High Court has issued an interlocutory injunction halting the New Patriotic Party's constituency executive elections in Assin South, Central Region, following a lawsuit by party members who alleged the nomination process violated the NPP's constitution and electoral guidelines. The court order was served at the voting venue after delegates had assembled, preventing the Electoral Commission and state security agencies from conducting the election.
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Violence disrupted NPP constituency executive elections at Kumasi Cultural Centre on July 11, with three arrested after ballot boxes were destroyed and election officials assaulted; one official was injured and hospitalised. The election reportedly proceeded despite an alleged court injunction and without Electoral Commission involvement.
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The NPP's Akosua Manu has urged the NDC government to move beyond sanitation exercises in response to June 29 floods, arguing that a lasting solution requires improved drainage systems, effective waste management, and regular infrastructure maintenance rather than focusing on public visibility of cleanup efforts.
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Dr Kingsley Agyemang, MP for Abuakwa South, has condemned a reported confrontation between youth and military personnel at Kyebi Zongo that resulted in a young man sustaining gunshot injuries on Saturday, July 11. The MP called for a thorough, impartial investigation and urged residents to remain calm while authorities investigate.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has congratulated newly elected NPP constituency executives and called on party members to unite and strengthen party structures ahead of the 2028 general elections.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Parliamentary Candidate for Juaboso Dr Alex Ampaabeng congratulated newly elected NPP constituency executives and called for party unity, urging leadership to engage unsuccessful aspirants in other roles to preserve experience and strengthen the party ahead of future elections.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Energy Minister and aspiring NPP National Chairman Boakye Agyarko has congratulated newly elected constituency executives, urging them to serve with humility and integrity while strengthening the party's grassroots structures ahead of the 2028 general elections.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Davis Ansah Opoku, MP for Mpraeso, has congratulated newly elected NPP constituency executives and called for party unity, urging members to move past the elections and focus on securing victory for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in 2028.
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Dennis Miracles Aboagye, communication director for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's 2024 presidential campaign, has declared his intention to contest for the National Communications Director position of the New Patriotic Party as the party prepares for the 2028 general election.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has praised the NPP constituency organiser Kwabena Akufo for his exceptional grassroots mobilisation skills and consistent electoral success, saying his approach focuses on direct engagement with party members rather than social media presence. Dr. Boako congratulated Akufo on beginning his fifth term as constituency organiser, describing him as an example of effective practical grassroots politics.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai has congratulated newly elected NPP constituency executives and called on party members to put aside differences and unite behind the party's effort to recapture political power in the 2028 general elections. He praised the peaceful conduct of the electoral process and urged all aspirants, regardless of outcome, to remain committed to the party.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Youth in Bantama have petitioned the Ashanti Regional Police Command for heightened security during the continuation of the NPP Bantama Constituency Executive Elections, citing alleged threats and tensions linked to disagreements over delegate album preparation and a radio interview that allegedly preceded disruptions at a voting centre.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Circuit Court Judge Susana Nyajortey attributes growing pressure on Ghana's Supreme Court to the public's reluctance to embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, saying many Ghanaians prefer the mainstream court system despite ADR's benefits of being quicker, less expensive, and more efficient.
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Circuit Court Judge Susana Nyakortey has called for the appointment of more judges to improve Ghana's justice delivery system, arguing that increasing the judicial workforce would help expedite case hearings, reduce delays, and enhance public confidence in the courts. She also suggested that the Legal Aid Commission should employ more lawyers to address the challenges of court delays and improve access to timely justice.
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The New Patriotic Party has elected new constituency executives in Suame, with Patrick Owusu elected Constituency Chairman and ten other officials forming the executive team. The elections were part of the NPP's nationwide constituency executive elections held over the weekend to restructure and strengthen party leadership at the grassroots level.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Sekondi MP Andrew Egyapa Mercer has congratulated newly elected NPP constituency executives and called for unity and reconciliation among party members ahead of the 2028 general elections, urging them to focus on reclaiming the Sekondi parliamentary seat.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Kingsley Agyemang, MP for Abuakwa South, congratulated newly elected NPP executives and urged party members to unite behind a shared vision to strengthen the constituency and prepare for the 2028 general elections.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Eugene Boakye Danquah has been elected Constituency Chairman of the NPP in Atwima Nwabiagya South, Ashanti Region, winning 742 votes against incumbent Stephen Boateng's 621 votes in the 11 July 2026 election. Danquah pledged to prioritise party unity ahead of the 2028 general election.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The chairperson of the 13th Africa Security Symposium in Accra called for stronger African-led security initiatives, innovation and inclusive partnerships to address the continent's complex and interconnected security challenges, arguing that solutions must address defence, governance, technology, inclusion and sustainable development.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's General Secretary alleged that the Economic and Organised Crime Office arrested Dennis Miracles Aboagye at the airport with Ghana Immigration Service assistance, denying his lawyers access and withholding charges; the party claims the arrest is politically motivated intimidation. MyJoyOnline could not independently verify the claim, and EOCO has not issued an official statement.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Justice of the Court of Appeal says Ghana's judiciary has made significant progress in modernising justice delivery through digital technology adoption, enabling electronic court proceedings and improving access across the country. The Judicial Service aims to deploy e-justice infrastructure to all courts and ensure justice is not constrained by geography.
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A Justice of the Court of Appeal has said access to justice in Ghana should never depend on a person's geographical location and that every citizen deserves equal access to the judicial system. He noted that the Judicial Service has made progress in deploying digital tools and e-justice infrastructure to courts across Ghana to improve access and efficiency.
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The New Patriotic Party reconvened its Bantama constituency executives election at Kumasi Cultural Centre after unidentified men disrupted the process on Saturday, destroying ballot materials and injuring at least one person. The rescheduled election proceeded under increased security from the Ghana Police Service and party officials, though a court injunction has been placed on the election and the Electoral Commission is not overseeing the process.
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Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackah-Boafo said Ghana should consider live-streaming some Supreme Court proceedings to improve public access and confidence in the judiciary, though financial and operational challenges must first be addressed. He noted that courts are already open to the public and that different countries balance transparency with court dignity in different ways.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase/Ayirebi, has commended delegates for conducting the New Patriotic Party's constituency executive elections peacefully and in a mature manner. He called for unity among party members and disclosed that all candidates would soon meet for reconciliation.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Senegal's Constitutional Court ruled that an amendment adopted by parliament on June 29 was unconstitutional, striking down changes that would have prohibited a sitting president from leading a political party. The ruling came after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye requested the court review lawmakers' procedures, amid tensions between him and parliament speaker Ousmane Sonko over the reform.
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