Sunday, 23 August 2026

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Sunday, 23 August 2026

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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.

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May 2026
4 MayJoy Online
… The leadership of anti-corruption bodies, including the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice and the Economic and Organised Crime Office, operates under the same political weather system. …
Ghana’s Appointment Addiction: Why the State cannot function when everything depends on who won the election
April 2026
29 AprJoy Online
… The online survey of 412 Ghanaians found that 55.2 per cent expressed confidence in the OSP’s ability to fight corruption independently, ahead of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice at 36.7 per cent, the Economic and Organised Crime Office at 35 per cent, an …
Calls grow to strengthen Ghana’s Special Prosecutor to tackle corruption
27 AprJoy Online
… Madam Hannah Morrison, New Juaben North Municipal Director of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, advised that public officials must make decisions solely on merit without seeking personal gain. …
NCCE sensitises Pope John SHS students on corruption, rule of law

Politics

Media-government partnership essential for Ghana's democratic accountability

The News

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.

19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

Media-government partnership essential for Ghana's democratic 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.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

NCCE urges youth to defend democratic gains through 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.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

NCCE urges student leaders to fight corruption
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.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 5 August

Police MTTD tops bribe requests; corruption pressures rising
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.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

NCCE urges students to promote accountability and reject corruption
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 →
CHRAJ and PTI train MPs on human rights oversight
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.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

Wechiau chiefs demand probe into youth leader's custodial death
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.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

CHRAJ denies Deputy Commissioner sentenced Chairman Wontumi
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice has dismissed as false social media claims that its Deputy Commissioner Mercy Larbi presided over the High Court proceedings that sentenced NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako to 20 years' imprisonment, stating she neither presided over the case nor played any role in the proceedings.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

Businessman petitions CHRAJ over Frontier Oil filling station dispute
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.
21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Saturday 18 July

African political finance laws need candidate donation disclosure
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.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

Parliament passes Community Service Bill for criminal justice reform
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.
16 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 2 July

Parliament urged to prioritize human rights in democratic governance
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.
2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 26 June

CHRAJ urges Parliament to fast-track torture prevention bill
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.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana considers bill to criminalise witchcraft accusations
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.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

NCCE raises alarm over child prostitution in Yilo Krobo
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.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 14 June

Over 458,000 Ghanaian children missing school due to child labour
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.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

CHRAJ urges renewed action to eliminate child labour in Ghana
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.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

CDD-Ghana urges citizens to strengthen district accountability efforts
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.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
NCCE educates Salaga Technical students on rule of law, corruption
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.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

Citizen petitions CHRAJ over Mahama brother's Damang Mine concession
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.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana showcases anti-corruption initiatives at UN Vienna convention
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.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

NCCE calls on students to lead anti-corruption campaign
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.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

CHRAJ petition filed against Free Zones CEO over alleged misconduct
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.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

NCCE calls youth to report corrupt practices to authorities
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.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thirty journalists trained on Ghana's UPR review process
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.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NCCE sensitises Techire SHS students on corruption and rule of law
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.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

Lawyers demand probe into Upper East police operation deaths
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.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

Ghana's anti-corruption institutions face judicial pressure in April–May 2026
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."
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

Irresponsible court reporting erodes public trust in judiciary
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.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Judge advocates court and prison visits for young people
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.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →