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… , which has attracted considerable public attention from governance experts, legal practitioners, anti-corruption advocates and development partners, centres on arguments that certain provisions underpinning the establishment of the OSP are inconsistent with the 1992 Constitution …
CSOs mount strong defence of OSP ahead of Supreme Court verdictJoy Online
… According to them, the system creates a privileged class of voters, disenfranchises ordinary members in good standing and undermines the democratic principles of equality and participation enshrined in the 1992 Constitution. …
Supreme Court to rule on challenge to political parties’ delegate system on July 29Joy Online
… Core of the challenge The suit, filed under Supreme Court case number J1/3/2026, argues that the 1992 Constitution vests prosecutorial authority exclusively in the Attorney-General under Articles 88(3) and 88(4). …
Supreme Court set to rule on Noah Adamtey’s challenge to OSP prosecutorial powers on July 29Joy Online
… Dr Twerefour argues that such allocations are inconsistent with Article 252 of the 1992 Constitution, which establishes the DACF as a constitutionally earmarked fund for the benefit of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies. …
Citizen sues government of Ghana over MPs’ share of District Assemblies Common FundJoy Online
… Beneath the surface of everyday governance, the 1992 Constitution offers a powerful but overlooked protection, one that directly challenges the culture of unexplained authority. …
‘Because I said so’ is unconstitutional: Rethinking public power in GhanaJoy Online
… The NUGS President called on government to respect constitutional provisions governing natural resources, citing Article 257 of the 1992 Constitution, which vests mineral resources in the state on behalf of the people. …
Xenophobia: NUGS President warns of mass action if gov’t renews Gold Fields leaseJoy Online
… The Speaker’s high-profile clarification comes at a time when public and media discussions have intensified regarding how much protection the 1992 Constitution gives to sitting legislators faced with criminal investigations. …
“You do not need my permission” – Bagbin clears misconception over arresting MPsThe Chronicle
… We believe the 1992 Constitution is unambiguous on this matter. Article 25 guarantees equal educational opportunities for all citizens, and mandates the state to make basic education accessible to every child. …
Editorial: Bridge The Divide Before Children Pay The PriceJoy Online
… The court based its ruling on Article 88 of the 1992 Constitution, which vests prosecutorial authority in the Attorney-General.
Quo Warranto: High Court adjourns OSP’s Stay of Execution applicationJoy Online
… rts “likely to cause fear and alarm to the public or disturb the public peace.” The plaintiff argues that the provision is “vague, overly broad, and imposes unjustifiable restrictions” on freedoms guaranteed under Articles 21(1)(a) and (b) and Article 162 of the 1992 Constitution …
Supreme Court suit challenges Ghana’s criminal libel and false news lawsThe Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa claims that former President Akufo-Addo showed little interest in reviewing Ghana's 1992 Constitution while in office, having argued during CSO meetings that the Constitution had sustained Ghana's democracy for decades and should not be altered.
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The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa claims that former President Akufo-Addo showed little interest in reviewing Ghana's 1992 Constitution while in office, having argued during CSO meetings that the Constitution had sustained Ghana's democracy for decades and should not be altered.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Electoral Commission's Eastern Region Deputy Director Edward Gyamfi has cautioned against the growing influence of money and bribery in Ghana's democratic processes, warning that using money to influence voters could undermine democracy and have serious consequences for the country.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Lawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has been appointed Secretary and Member of the Constitution Review Implementation Committee by the Attorney-General, where he will provide technical support for proposals to amend the 1992 Constitution. He says the appointment does not diminish his long-standing advocacy for a new constitutional framework for Ghana, a mission he has pursued for 17 years.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Attorney General has inaugurated an 11-member Constitution Review Implementation Committee to develop a framework for implementing the government's proposed reforms to the 1992 Constitution, following recommendations from the Constitution Review Committee chaired by Professor H. Kwesi Prempeh.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Anthony Forson Jnr, nominee for the Supreme Court, told Parliament's Appointments Committee he supports the recently passed Public Tribunals Act, provided Parliament enacted it in accordance with the 1992 Constitution. He argued the legislation is not alien to the Constitution and that his concern would arise only if Parliament failed to follow constitutional requirements.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, appearing before Parliament's Appointments Committee as a Supreme Court nominee, said the apex court has authority to depart from previous decisions where necessary to prevent injustice or correct legal errors, provided such departures are justified by compelling reasons under Article 129(3) of the 1992 Constitution.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Supreme Court nominee Justice Edward Amoako Asante has urged persons detained by police beyond the constitutionally prescribed 48-hour period to seek redress through the courts, arguing that legal action would help enforce constitutional safeguards against prolonged detention and prevent such protections from remaining "merely a provision on paper."
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader in Parliament, objected on Thursday, August 27, 2026, to the pace of vetting three nominees for Supreme Court appointments proposed by President John Dramani Mahama, arguing that no vacancy exists on the apex court to justify the compressed parliamentary timetable. Afenyo-Markin clarified that the objection was procedural rather than to the nominees themselves or the President's constitutional authority to make appointments.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng announced the "rebirth" of the Office of the Special Prosecutor following the Supreme Court's July 29, 2026 ruling affirming the constitutionality of the OSP's independent prosecutorial powers. The OSP will rigorously investigate corruption cases, vigorously prosecute offences, recover illicit assets, and intensify corruption prevention efforts.
27 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Security Coordinator warned that political vigilantism in Ghana has evolved from informal youth mobilisation into organised groups with uniforms, command hierarchies and weapons capable of threatening electoral processes and national security. He traced the practice to the 1950s and cautioned that election-related violence risks eroding public confidence in elections, weakening trust in state institutions, and undermining Ghana's democratic development.
27 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
President John Mahama has assented to the Tribunals Bill, 2026, which reintroduces Regional and District Tribunals into Ghana's judicial system, despite opposition from Parliament's Minority, organised labour, and former Vice President Bawumia. The bill was passed by Parliament on July 16, 2026, following a heated debate in which the Minority walked out of the chamber after their motion to delete the tribunal provisions was defeated 135 votes to 16.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
National Security Coordinator COP Osman Abdul Razak has warned that political vigilantism has evolved from informal party youth mobilisation into organised groups with uniforms, command systems and weapons, capable of threatening Ghana's electoral processes and national security. He said election-related violence could undermine public confidence in elections, weaken trust in state institutions, affect investor confidence and threaten democratic stability.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors and the Ministry of Roads and Highways have agreed to strengthen collaboration on assessing and paying compensation to persons affected by road projects, following the Minister's concerns about discrepancies in valuations between independent assessors and state agencies that were contributing to project delays.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), convicted of illegal mining and serving a 20-year prison sentence, will file his nomination for the NPP National Chairman position on August 27, 2026. His campaign team says he should be able to pursue the party's established candidacy processes, though a legal team has applied for bail pending his appeal.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority has challenged Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi to substantiate extortion allegations against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, saying it will not be distracted from pursuing a parliamentary inquiry into a reported US$1.7 billion loss associated with the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors has rejected suggestions that differences between compensation claims and assessments automatically amount to professional misconduct or deliberate inflation, stating that differences may legitimately arise from various factors and each case must be examined on its facts and supporting evidence.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle editorial criticizes the Lapaz Police Post and MTTD for lax enforcement of traffic regulations at a busy Accra intersection, noting that motorbike riders routinely disregard traffic lights while police remain seemingly unconcerned, and that a taxi rank operates near Ecobank despite its proximity to the police post.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has called for increased investment in foundational learning—particularly literacy and numeracy—to improve outcomes, noting that expanded access alone does not guarantee children are acquiring expected knowledge and skills at their grade levels. He cited an Auditor-General's report showing about 10,700 public basic schools across 13 regions, with more than three million pupils combined, lack adequate classrooms.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie of being part of a "grand conspiracy" against former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who was removed from office in September 2025. Afenyo-Markin alleges the plot was motivated by Baffoe-Bonnie's ambition to become Chief Justice and claims Supreme Court judges were involved.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Government enacted the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act 2026 (Act 1173) in July 2026, repealing the 2013 Act and establishing a comprehensive legal framework to promote and facilitate both local and foreign investment, align Ghana's regime with the African Continental Free Trade Area and international best practice, and support sustainable investment and technology transfer.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced plans to hold a national referendum on proposed constitutional amendments to the 1992 Constitution alongside the 2027 District Assembly elections. He said voters would simultaneously elect Assembly Members and vote on changes to entrenched constitutional provisions, and that a Constitutional Review Implementation Committee would soon be inaugurated to categorise which amendments require parliamentary approval versus referendum.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana has condemned the assault of a handcuffed Christian cleric at the Police Headquarters in Accra, describing it as a violation of human dignity and the rule of law. The incident followed separate arrests of two religious leaders over alleged remarks concerning Prophet Mohammed, and the Council has called for the matter to be handled in accordance with the law while urging Christians and Muslims to avoid retaliatory actions.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has approved a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, appointing Major General (Rtd.) William Ayamdo as Deputy National Security Coordinator in charge of Operations, with former National Security Coordinator Yaw Donkor reassigned to the Office of the National Security Advisor as Director of Intelligence and Research.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health is developing a comprehensive National AI Health Policy and Guidelines to provide a legal, ethical and operational framework for safe and equitable adoption of AI across Ghana's healthcare system. The policy aims to strengthen governance, data protection, digital infrastructure, workforce readiness and regulatory oversight to ensure AI supports improved healthcare delivery while safeguarding patient rights.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says discussions on presidential term limits should centre on Ghana's constitutional restrictions rather than whether President Mahama seeks a third term, arguing the issue is about democratic stability and power alternation established in the 1992 Constitution.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia says the party can implement a one-member-one-vote system for internal elections within the one-year timeline set by the Supreme Court, citing an existing credible membership register. The Supreme Court recently ruled the delegate system unconstitutional and directed all political parties to replace it with one-member-one-vote within one year.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition New Patriotic Party has announced a nationwide demonstration on August 6, accusing the ruling government of undermining democratic principles and demanding the Attorney General withdraw criminal prosecutions of former NPP officials. The protest, titled "Democracy Under Attack," will involve collaboration with other political parties, civil society organisations, and youth movements, with petitions to be presented at the Supreme Court, Parliament, and the Presidency.
4 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that the delegate system for internal party elections is unconstitutional and directed all political parties to replace it with a "one member, one vote" model within one year, allowing all registered members to vote directly for presidential and parliamentary candidates.
4 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Commission for Civic Education held a youth dialogue in Wa with student groups and youth organisations to deepen understanding of good governance, accountability and the rule of law, with support from the Netherlands Development Organisation and other partners.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The chairman of the 2025 Constitution Review Committee, Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, says the government should have formally communicated its constitutional reform position to the committee from the outset to help guide its work and avoid delays. He argues that such input would have provided valuable context without undermining the committee's independence, and emphasised the importance of keeping the process free from partisan interests.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →