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An Amalgam of Professionals

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Speaking at a JoyNews and An Amalgam of Professionals event on Tuesday, October 20, he said the judiciary needed dependable financial support, adequate staffing, equipment and essential facilities to function effectively, stressing that accountability must be accompanied by the r …

    Delayed funding of judiciary means delayed justice – Dr Valentine Mensah
  3. Joy Online

    … Speaking at a JoyNews and An Amalgam of Professionals event on Tuesday, October 20, he cited the declining public trust in the courts and concerns over political appointments to the Supreme Court. …

    Ghana’s judiciary has become vulnerable to partisan influence – Yaw Nsarkoh
  4. Joy Online

    … Speaking at a JoyNews and An Amalgam of Professionals event in Accra on Tuesday, October 20, Mr Nsarkoh called for the establishment of an independent prosecutor at Cabinet-rank level or its equivalent to strengthen accountability and reduce the risk of political interference in …

    AG must not be seen as mouthpiece for political projects – Yaw Nsarkoh
  5. Joy Online

    … Speaking at a JoyNews and An Amalgam of Professionals event in Accra on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Mr Nsarkoh said judicial authority, like any other form of power, must be subject to critical examination and accountability. …

    Yaw Nsarkoh questions judiciary’s use of contempt powers, calls for independent prosecutor
  6. Joy Online

    … Speaking at a JoyNews and An Amalgam of Professionals event in Accra on Tuesday, October 20, Mr Nsarkoh criticised what he described as the state’s misplaced priorities in addressing the country’s pressing governance challenges. …

    A state that can’t contain galamsey, now turning full aggression on ‘hate speech’? – Yaw Nsarkoh
  7. Joy Online

    … Speaking at a JoyNews and An Amalgam of Professionals event on Tuesday, October 20, he said meaningful reform would require funding, but stressed that the management of existing resources was equally important. …

    Judicial funding and operational reforms needed to speed up justice delivery – Yaw Nsarkoh
  8. Joy Online

    … Speaking at a JoyNews and An Amalgam of Professionals event in Accra on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Mr Nsarkoh said the practice illustrated the need to question long-standing customs and consider when modifications become necessary for progressive innovation. …

    Yaw Nsarkoh questions relevance of palanquin tradition, calls for cultural rethinking
  9. Joy Online

    … Speaking at a JoyNews and An Amalgam of Professionals event on Tuesday, October 20, he argued that the purpose of professional practice should not be separated from society’s broader development needs. …

    Yaw Nsarkoh urges professionals, media to shift focus from partisan fights to national development
  10. Joy Online

    … Speaking at a JoyNews and An Amalgam of Professionals event in Accra on Tuesday, October 20, he questioned the expectation that judges should be willing to sacrifice their careers or personal security to uphold the rule of law while working within systems vulnerable to political …

    Protect judges from arbitrary transfers, stalled careers – Yaw Nsarkoh
  11. Joy Online

    … Read also: Remove President completely from judicial appointments – Yaw Nsarkoh Speaking at a JoyNews and An Amalgam of Professionals event on Tuesday, October 20, the business executive said the consequences of illegal mining posed a threat to present and future generations. …

    Galamsey, recurring floods expose governance failures – Yaw Nsarkoh
Politics

Judiciary funding delays undermine justice delivery in Ghana

The News

Dr Valentine Mensah warned that delays in funding and inadequate resources are undermining effective justice delivery, noting that Parliament approved GH¢945 million for the judiciary in 2024 but only GH¢700 million was released, with 79 per cent spent on compensation and 21 per cent on goods, services and capital expenditure.

11 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Judiciary funding delays undermine justice delivery in Ghana

    Dr Valentine Mensah warned that delays in funding and inadequate resources are undermining effective justice delivery, noting that Parliament approved GH¢945 million for the judiciary in 2024 but only GH¢700 million was released, with 79 per cent spent on compensation and 21 per cent on goods, services and capital expenditure.

    11 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana's judiciary vulnerable to partisan influence, Nsarkoh warns

    Former Unilever executive Yaw Nsarkoh has warned that Ghana's judiciary has become structurally vulnerable to partisan influence, citing declining public trust and concerns over political appointments to the Supreme Court. Afrobarometer data shows trust in courts fell from 61% in 2002 to 38% in 2022, while 57% of respondents believed judges were influenced by political leaders.

    13 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. Attorney-General must not appear as mouthpiece for political agenda

    Yaw Nsarkoh, former Executive Vice President of Unilever Ghana and Nigeria, called for reforms to Ghana's prosecutorial system, warning that the Attorney-General's membership in Cabinet and appointment by the President creates concerns about independence in politically sensitive cases. He proposed establishing an independent prosecutor at Cabinet-rank level to reduce political interference in criminal prosecutions.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online →

  4. Nsarkoh questions judiciary's contempt powers, calls for independent prosecutor

    Former Unilever executive Yaw Nsarkoh has argued that judicial contempt authority should not discourage legitimate scrutiny of judicial decisions, stating that judicial power like any other form of power must be subject to critical examination and accountability. He also called for the establishment of an independent prosecutor at cabinet rank to strengthen accountability for wrongdoing involving senior political figures.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online →

  5. State prioritizes online speech offences over illegal mining control, says executive

    Former Unilever executive Yaw Nsarkoh has criticized the government's approach to prosecuting alleged speech offences on social media while struggling to contain galamsey, arguing the state's priorities appear misplaced in addressing pressing governance challenges.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online →

  6. Judicial funding and operational reforms urgently needed, says Nsarkoh

    Former Unilever executive Yaw Nsarkoh has called for improved resourcing and a comprehensive operational review of Ghana's judicial system, arguing that adding more judges alone will not resolve justice delivery challenges. He says the country must examine case flow through courts, identify delays, and deploy technology and better planning, while suggesting that land administration reforms may help reduce the burden of land disputes clogging the courts.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online →

  7. Executive questions relevance of palanquin tradition in modern Ghana

    Former Unilever executive Yaw Nsarkoh has questioned whether the practice of carrying chiefs in palanquins remains beneficial in contemporary Ghana, using the tradition as an example of customs that should be critically examined rather than automatically defended.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online →

  8. Nsarkoh urges professionals and media to prioritize national development over partisanship

    Former Unilever Ghana executive Yaw Nsarkoh has called on Ghana's professional class and media organisations to move beyond partisan disputes and focus on addressing the country's social and economic challenges, arguing that professional success must translate into improved living conditions for citizens.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online →

  9. Judges need protection from arbitrary transfers, career damage

    Former Unilever executive Yaw Nsarkoh has argued that Ghana must protect judges from arbitrary transfers and career stalling when their decisions displease powerful political interests, warning that judges face realistic threats to their livelihoods and families if they rule against such interests.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online →

  10. Galamsey and flooding reveal Ghana governance failures

    Former Unilever executive Yaw Nsarkoh has criticised successive governments for failing to address illegal mining and recurring flooding, describing them as evidence of governance weaknesses. He cited the pollution of water bodies and poor land administration as ongoing threats to present and future generations.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online →

  11. Independent authority should replace presidential role in judicial appointments

    Yaw Nsarkoh has called for the establishment of an independent authority to oversee appointments to Ghana's superior courts, with the President excluded entirely from the nomination and appointment process. He argued that current arrangements expose the judiciary to political influence and create conditions that discourage judges from making decisions that might displease those in power.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online →

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