… Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, during his vetting as Chief Justice nominee, pledged to restore public confidence in the judiciary and said the law must be both a shield for the weak and a restraint on the powerful. …
Justice for Sale: How Ghana’s laws protect the powerful and punish the poorGhana Minute.
Sunday, 24 May 2026
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Also known as: Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie · His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie · Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo · Torkornoo · former Chief Justice of Ghana
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- May 2026
… Delivering its ruling, the seven-member panel of the Supreme Court, presided over by the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, held that the participation of the Methodist Church Trustees would help bring finality to the dispute. …
Supreme Court admits Methodist Church Trustees in controversial Wesley Girls’ SHS caseThe Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has adjourned for ruling on an application for provisional measures filed by the former Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, alongside preliminary objection …
ECOWAS Court adjourns ruling on Torkornoo’s bid to halt removal proceedings… Under Section 10 of Act 32, a military advocate (a commissioned officer certified by the Chief Justice as qualified to practice in a country other than Ghana) may appear in court on behalf of members of the Armed Forces without needing the standard solicitor’s license. …
The status of the Ghana Law School Entrance Exams and current routes to being a lawyer… He told the court that the accused had filed an application at the Supreme Court of Ghana challenging the constitutionality of part of a 2018 practice direction issued by the Chief Justice. …
NSS scandal trial moves on as court rejects bid to halt proceedingsBusinessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ)’s former wife, Joana Quaye, has petitioned the Chief Justice over what she describes as gross misconduct by the trial judge. …
Joana Quaye petitions CJ over alleged judicial misconduct in RNAQ divorce case… Under the stewardship of the Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, there has emerged a renewed ethos of discipline, order, and institutional coherence. …
WORKERS’ DAY 2026: A tribute to the resilience of the judiciary… President Mahama further expressed appreciation to the judiciary for ongoing reforms aimed at improving justice delivery, particularly the establishment of additional High Courts by the Chief Justice to reduce case backlog and improve access to justice. …
Parliament to approve new asset declaration regime – Mahama… A key highlight of his address was the government’s decision to activate prosecutions against individuals named in the Auditor-General’s reports, beginning this year. “I want to thank the Chief Justice and the judiciary for setting up the newly created additional high courts. …
From this year, persons indicted in A-G’s report will be prosecuted – Mahama- April 2026
… On 23rd April 2026, another High Court judge noted the need for consistency and adjourned the current interlocutory application pending a directive from the Chief Justice on whether the case should be consolidated before a single court. …
Sesi-Edem lawyers debunk claims of expired injunction against EOCO
Opinion
Ghana's justice system protects powerful, punishes poor
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Joy Online argues that Ghana's laws and courts systematically allow political officials accused of corruption to delay justice through lawyers, medical excuses and adjournments, while ordinary citizens face swift arrest; the analysis contrasts the treatment of a young person stealing a phone with public officials losing millions of cedis, saying the system is designed to enable rather than deter corruption among the powerful.
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Yesterday
Ghana's justice system protects powerful, punishes poor
Joy Online argues that Ghana's laws and courts systematically allow political officials accused of corruption to delay justice through lawyers, medical excuses and adjournments, while ordinary citizens face swift arrest; the analysis contrasts the treatment of a young person stealing a phone with public officials losing millions of cedis, saying the system is designed to enable rather than deter corruption among the powerful.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Tuesday 19 May
Supreme Court admits Methodist Church Trustees in Wesley Girls' case
The Supreme Court has granted an application by the Trustees of the Methodist Church Ghana to be joined as defendants in the legal challenge over religious policies at Wesley Girls' High School in Cape Coast. The suit, filed by private legal practitioner Shaffic Osman, challenges policies that allegedly prohibit Muslim students from wearing hijab, observing Ramadan fasting, and undertaking Islamic prayers while requiring all students to participate in Christian worship.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 16 May
ECOWAS Court adjourns ruling on Torkornoo removal bid
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has adjourned its ruling on former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo's application for provisional measures to suspend domestic removal proceedings against her, while Ghana argued the court lacks jurisdiction over a constitutional matter being handled by domestic courts.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana law school entrance exams decentralized under Legal Education Act
Ghana's Legal Education Act 2026 established the Council for Legal Education and Training to regulate legal training standards, decoupling some functions from the General Legal Council. Under Section 45 of the Act, individual law institutions now set their own minimum admission standards through entrance examinations or other assessments, subject to council oversight.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 11 May
High Court rejects bid to halt NSS scandal trial
The High Court's Criminal Division 4 has rejected an oral application by the defence to stay proceedings in the National Service Scheme scandal trial. The defence counsel had sought to suspend proceedings pending a Supreme Court application challenging the constitutionality of a 2018 practice direction, but the trial court found no evidence that the Supreme Court application had been properly served.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunday 10 May
Woman petitions CJ over judge's timing in divorce case
Joana Quaye has petitioned the Chief Justice, alleging that Justice Justin Dorgu's delay in releasing the full written judgment in her divorce case—three months after final orders were issued—caused her appeal window to expire before she could access the detailed reasoning needed to challenge the decision.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
Judiciary workers merit greater recognition and improved conditions
A judicial officer reflects on Workers' Day, arguing that Ghana's judges, magistrates, and court staff—whose labour preserves justice—deserve greater public acknowledgement and must transition from endurance to renewal, with outstanding questions of welfare and dignity requiring completion.
5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Friday 1 May
Mahama announces new asset declaration regime for Parliament approval
President Mahama announced plans to strengthen Ghana's asset declaration system through a revised framework to be submitted to Parliament, designed to ensure declarations by public officials are enforceable and meaningful in fighting corruption. He also disclosed that the Public Officers Code of Conduct Bill is expected to be passed by Parliament at its next session.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama announces prosecution of persons indicted in A-G reports
President John Mahama announced that the government will begin prosecuting persons indicted in the Auditor-General's reports this year as part of efforts to strengthen accountability and fight corruption. The government also plans to introduce a Public Officers Code of Conduct Bill and a new asset declaration enforcement regime.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunday 26 April
Sesi-Edem lawyers claim injunction against EOCO remains valid
Legal counsel for Sesi-Edem Company Limited has rebutted media reports that an interim injunction from the High Court has expired, arguing that the order granted on 14th April 2026 remains fully in force under civil procedure rules. The lawyers accused EOCO of making "remarkable" admissions in an affidavit filed on 21st April that the firm's directors were never actually declared wanted, characterizing this as a "naked abuse of power."
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →