Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice
Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice — independent institution that investigates human rights violations, administrative complaints, and child labor issues in Ghana, recently urging Parliament to fast-track anti-torture legislation.
… According to her, investigations involving media organisations and institutions such as Parliament, the Public Accounts Committee, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) had helped uncover several cases of …
… A Legal Officer at the Central Regional office of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Kweku Simpson, described corruption as a major obstacle to the country’s development. …
… A Principal Registrar at the Volta Regional Office of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Mr Eric Oduro Opoku, also called on the youth to demonstrate discipline in the fight against corruption. …
… The Governance Series, supported by partners including the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition, Transparency International Ghana, and the PAIRed Programme, is funded by the Hewlet …
… It featured presentations by officials of the NCCE and the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), alongside interactive sessions with students drawn from groups such as the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG), the Tertiary Students Confederacy …
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), in collaboration with the Parliamentary Training Institute (PTI) and with support from UNFPA Ghana, has organised a two-day capacity-building programme for members of Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights and its …
… The chiefs are calling on the Upper West Regional Minister, the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), the Member of Parliament for Wa West, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the Inspector-General of Police, the Minister for the Interior and Presiden …
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has dismissed as false claims circulating on social media alleging that its Deputy Commissioner, Mercy Larbi, presided over the High Court proceedings that sentenced New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chair …
Alhaji Moro Mohammed A 75-year-old businessman, Alhaji Moro Mohammed, has petitioned the Ashanti Regional Office of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate and facilitate an amicable resolution of a dispute between him and Frontier Oil Gha …
… Kwami Edem Senanu of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC); Dr Joseph Whittal, Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ); Dr Steven W. …
Deputy Government Spokesperson Shamima Muslim told the Ghana Journalists Association's 77th Anniversary Symposium that media scrutiny of government and institutional willingness to respond to criticism have been vital to Ghana's democratic development and public accountability. She credited media investigations alongside Parliament, CHRAJ, and the Office of the Special Prosecutor with exposing corruption and reinforcing principles of public accountability.
Deputy Government Spokesperson Shamima Muslim told the Ghana Journalists Association's 77th Anniversary Symposium that media scrutiny of government and institutional willingness to respond to criticism have been vital to Ghana's democratic development and public accountability. She credited media investigations alongside Parliament, CHRAJ, and the Office of the Special Prosecutor with exposing corruption and reinforcing principles of public accountability.
The National Commission for Civic Education has urged citizens, particularly youth, to protect Ghana's democratic gains through ethical conduct, accountability, and respect for the rule of law, speaking at a youth dialogue in Cape Coast organised under the PAIR-RED programme in partnership with GIZ and the Ministry of Finance.
The Volta Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education has called on student leaders from two universities to demonstrate patriotism and take a firm stand against corruption, emphasizing that tackling corruption must begin at school level so students carry those principles into professional life.
Ghana Statistical Service data shows bribe requests by officials jumped from 50.9% in the first half of 2025 to 69.4% in the second half, while the proportion of Ghanaians who actually paid bribes rose from 14.3% to 18.0% over the same period.
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.
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, in collaboration with the Parliamentary Training Institute and UNFPA Ghana, organised a two-day capacity-building programme for Parliament's Committee on Human Rights to enhance their understanding of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and strengthen parliamentary oversight mechanisms.
Traditional authorities in Wechiau are calling for an independent investigation into the death of youth leader Tijani Abu, arrested on July 25 by police over alleged involvement in murders. The chiefs claim he was brutalised in custody; police say he fell ill during interrogation and died at a hospital.
A 75-year-old businessman, Alhaji Moro Mohammed, has petitioned CHRAJ's Ashanti Regional Office seeking investigation and resolution of a dispute with Frontier Oil Ghana Limited over management of his filling station at Fawade in Kwabre East Municipality. Mohammed alleges the company failed to honour commitments including renovating the station, improving operations, offering competitive fuel pricing, and ensuring a mutually beneficial dealer arrangement.
William Nyarko, Executive Director of the Africa Centre for International Law and Accountability, called for African political finance law reforms requiring electoral candidates to disclose campaign donations and file financial reports, arguing that current legal gaps fuel corruption and state capture.
The POS Foundation has welcomed Parliament's passage of the Community Service Bill, 2026, which will allow courts to impose community service orders instead of custodial sentences for eligible offenders convicted of offences punishable by prison terms of less than three years. The Foundation says the law will reduce prison overcrowding, facilitate offender rehabilitation and reintegration, and strengthen restorative justice.
On the International Day of Parliamentarianism, MP Peter Lanchene Toobu called on Parliament to keep human rights central to its legislative, oversight and representative functions, noting Parliament's constitutional duty to protect the dignity, freedoms and rights of every Ghanaian and warning that emerging challenges like poverty, inequality and climate change require ensuring development measures do not undermine human dignity.
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice has renewed calls for stronger legal protections against torture, urging Parliament to fast-track the CHRAJ Amendment Bill 2025 to prevent torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment in Ghana.
The Ministry of Local Government is considering an anti-witchcraft bill introduced by Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu that would criminalise witchcraft accusations, protect victims, and punish perpetrators. The minister said the ministry is reviewing existing sub-regional witchcraft laws to align Ghana's legal framework with international human rights standards.
The director of the Yilo Krobo Municipal Office of the NCCE has raised concerns over increasing cases of child prostitution in Somanya and other parts of the municipality, attributing the rise to growing incidence of gender-based violence. During a sensitization programme on GBV in Somanya, she noted that children's issues have become a major concern in the area.
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has warned of a child labour crisis forcing thousands of Ghanaian children out of school and into economic hardship. According to CHRAJ, the relentless demand for cheap youth labour continues to deprive many children of their right to education, protection, and a safe childhood.
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice has called for renewed national and global commitment to eliminate child labour, warning that millions of children continue to be denied their rights to education, protection and a safe childhood as Ghana marks the 2026 World Day Against Child Labour.
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development has called on citizens to demand transparency and strengthen accountability at the district level, particularly through Social Auditing Clubs using the Local Governance Act. The call was made during a training programme in Sogakope under the SARIS Project, which is funded by the EU and operates across 24 selected districts in Ghana.
The East Gonja Municipal Directorate of the NCCE engaged over 140 students and staff at Salaga Technical Institute on ethical leadership, integrity, and anti-corruption, with support from the European Union and German Development Cooperation. The event aimed to promote transparency and accountability among young people and shape them into responsible citizens.
A citizen has filed a petition with CHRAJ demanding an investigation into President John Mahama over conflict-of-interest allegations related to the takeover of the Damang Mine by the President's brother, Ibrahim Mahama, whose firm E&P received the concession from Gold Fields in April 2026. The petitioner invokes constitutional articles barring public officers from placing themselves in situations of personal interest conflict.
Nana Oye Bampoe Addo led Ghana's delegation to the 17th Session of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption in Vienna, where she highlighted the government's anti-corruption initiatives including Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), youth engagement programmes, and capacity building efforts under President John Dramani Mahama's administration.
The National Commission for Civic Education has urged students and young people to lead the fight against corruption, which it says has weakened the country's fundamental values and hindered development. The NCCE organised a tertiary-level symposium with the University of Technology and Applied Sciences to discuss ethical leadership, accountability, and the rule of law.
A petition has been filed at CHRAJ seeking an investigation into alleged misconduct by Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO Dr Mary Awusi, who is accused of misusing official working hours for media appearances and discussions unrelated to her official duties. The petitioners are asking CHRAJ to determine whether her conduct constitutes a breach of public service ethics, administrative impropriety, or misuse of state resources.
The Northern Regional Director of the NCCE has urged young people to actively report corrupt practices to appropriate authorities, noting that corruption limits youth access to quality education, employment opportunities, and essential social services, and erodes public trust in state institutions. The call was made during a civic education engagement at the Tamale School of Hygiene, part of the PAIReD project funded by GIZ and the EU.
Thirty journalists completed a two-day training on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process, recommendations and media reporting, organised by POS Foundation and UNFPA ahead of Ghana's 2027 review. The UPR is a UN mechanism that reviews the human rights records of all 194 member states every five years, and Ghana has undergone four review cycles since 2008.
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) held a sensitisation programme at Techire Senior High School in Tano North Municipality aimed at inculcating values of integrity and patriotism in youth. Officials emphasised discipline, punctuality and time-consciousness as critical to personal success and national development, while covering topics including conflict of interest, accountability and ethical leadership.
Lawyers for families of two men killed in a police operation at Zuarungu on April 29, 2026, have called for an independent investigation, disputing the Ghana Police Service's account and alleging the individuals were seated at their residence with no armed confrontation or gunfire exchange when police entered and made arrests.
Ghana's anti-corruption architecture—built over three decades through the Office of the Special Prosecutor (created 2017), the Economic and Organised Crime Office, and the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice—has come under simultaneous High Court and constitutional pressure. In April and May 2026, rulings declared the OSP's independent prosecutorial mandate void and expunged an EOCO lawyer from a high-profile case, threatening to reduce the system from functioning accountability to a "formally impressive but practically defanged structure."
The Upper East Regional Director of CHRAJ cautioned journalists against inaccurate, sensationalised, and unverified crime and court reporting, warning that such practices undermine public trust in the justice system, prejudice cases, and weaken confidence in the judiciary. He made the remarks during a court and crime reporting training organised by the Ghana Journalists Association in Bolgatanga for World Press Freedom Day.
Justice Ernest Pascal Gemadzie, the Upper East Regional Supervising High Court Judge, has advocated for structured educational visits to courts and prisons for young people, particularly at junior high school level, as a strategy to reduce crime and promote law-abiding behaviour by helping them understand the consequences of criminal actions.