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Dominic Akuritinga Ayine

Also known as: Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine · Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine

Attorney General of Ghana overseeing constitutional reform implementation, justice system modernization, and transnational crime enforcement.

2026-06-052026-10-07

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Other speakers expected to participate include the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin; Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie; Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine; President of the Law Society of Kenya, Charles Kanjama; and legal scholar …

    Ghana Law Society announces maiden annual Bar conference for September 30
  3. Joy Online

    The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, says the government’s Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative is making significant progress and Ghanaians will soon begin to see the results of investigations and prosecutions. …

    ORAL doing fantastic job, Ghanaians will see results soon – Attorney General
  4. July 2026
  5. Joy Online

    … Dominic Akuritinga Ayine into National Organiser Joseph Yamin and National Vice Chairman Yakubu Abanga over alleged galamsey activities. …

    Minority challenges High Court ruling against Wontumi
  6. Joy Online

    … Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, accusing his office and state security agencies of subjecting him to what he describes as a sustained campaign of harassment, unlawful detention and torture since criminal proceedings were initiated against him. …

    Hanan Abdul-Wahab petitions Attorney-General over alleged due process violations
  7. Daily Guide

    … Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, alleging that he acted unlawfully in directing the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to release GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund despite pending garnishee proceedings against the fund. …

    GH¢350m Contingency Fund Release: Minority Calls For AG’s Resignation
  8. Joy Online

    The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has laid the Tribunal Bill 2026 in Parliament, proposing the re-establishment of tribunals as part of the justice delivery system. …

    Attorney-General lays tribunal bill to revive public tribunals in justice system reform
  9. June 2026
  10. Joy Online

    … Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, reaffirming our shared commitment to fight fraud, cybercrime, and transnational organized crime. …

    US Justice Department hosts AG Ayine over law enforcement cooperation between the two countries
  11. The Chronicle

    … Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has placed educational exchange at the centre of the Ghana-U.S. …

    Ayine Lauds US For Issuing Over 12,000 Visas To Ghanaian Students
  12. Daily Guide

    … In economic terms, this is a rent-extraction system, not a dynamic market and it is gladdening to hear that the government, through the venerable Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, is making moves to dismantle the ecosystem that was deliberate …

    KGL’s ‘Big Payment’ Price Of State Backed Monopoly, Not Heroism
  13. Joy Online

    … In economic terms, this is a rent-extraction system, not a dynamic market and it is gladdening to hear that the government, through the venerable Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, is making moves to dismantle the ecosystem that was deliberate …

    KGL’s “big payments” are the price of state-backed monopoly, not heroism
Politics

Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie announces upcoming retirement from bench

The News

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie revealed his imminent retirement during remarks at the opening of the 69th Legal Year, which coincided with the Supreme Court's 150-year institutional milestone. The Chief Justice spoke on judicial reform and institutional continuity, while calling on the Judiciary to embrace e-justice with moral integrity alongside technological innovation.

6 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Yesterday

  1. Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie announces upcoming retirement from bench

    Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie revealed his imminent retirement during remarks at the opening of the 69th Legal Year, which coincided with the Supreme Court's 150-year institutional milestone. The Chief Justice spoke on judicial reform and institutional continuity, while calling on the Judiciary to embrace e-justice with moral integrity alongside technological innovation.

    6 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 5 October

  1. Chief Justice urges focus on strengthening justice foundations

    At the opening of the 69th Legal Year, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie urged the Judiciary to strengthen the foundations of justice rather than merely introducing reforms, stating that true reforms must endure beyond the moment they are announced.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Chief Justice urges judiciary to strengthen justice foundations

    Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has urged the Judiciary to focus on strengthening the foundations of justice rather than merely introducing reforms, saying the true test of every reform is whether it endures beyond the moment. Public confidence in the Judiciary, he said, cannot be secured by the Constitution and the law alone but must be earned through everyday experiences.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Attorney General inaugurates committee to implement constitutional review

    The Attorney General has inaugurated an 11-member Constitution Review Implementation Committee to examine government's position and recommendations from a constitutional review report, and develop a framework for implementing approved proposals for Ghana's 1992 Constitution.

    29 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Akufo-Addo resisted constitutional review push, MFWA chief claims

    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.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Oliver Barker-Vormawor appointed Constitution Review Implementation Committee Secretary

    Lawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has been appointed Secretary of the 11-member Constitution Review Implementation Committee, which will examine the government's position paper and develop a framework for implementing constitutional review proposals accepted by government.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Attorney General inaugurates 11-member Constitution Review Implementation Committee

    The Attorney General has inaugurated an 11-member Constitution Review Implementation Committee (CRIC), chaired by former Attorney General Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong, to oversee implementation of proposals for reviewing Ghana's 1992 Constitution. The committee will examine the government's position and the recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee, developing a framework for implementation guided by inclusiveness and transparency.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Attorney General inaugurates committee to implement constitutional reforms

    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.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Accra Turf Club appeals to Mahama over race course demolition

    The Accra Turf Club has appealed to President Mahama to intervene after armed men with bulldozers demolished facilities at the Accra Race Course on August 22, 2026, allegedly destroying horse stables, racing facilities, and removing horses and jockeys from the premises.

    25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Accra Turf Club condemns Race Course demolition, seeks government intervention

    The Accra Turf Club has condemned the forceful entry and demolition of its Race Course at Borteyman on August 22 by about 200 armed men, accompanied by police officers and heavy-duty equipment, which resulted in the destruction of approximately 100 horse stables and the removal of horses and jockeys. The Club is appealing for urgent government intervention to protect its property and preserve Ghana's horse racing heritage.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Ghana Law Society to hold first annual Bar conference September 30

    The Ghana Law Society has announced its maiden Annual Bar Conference for September 30, themed "Legal Reforms: The Place of the Ghanaian Lawyer," bringing together legal practitioners, judges, policymakers, and corporate leaders. President John Dramani Mahama is expected to attend as Special Guest of Honour, alongside the Speaker of Parliament, Chief Justice, Attorney General, and international legal figures.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

  1. Attorney General says ORAL investigations complete, prosecutions pending

    Attorney General Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine says Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) has completed investigations into 34 cases, with preliminary findings made and several cases being prepared for filing in court. He stated that prosecutions will begin soon and that investigations are being conducted carefully to ensure they are not political persecution.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

  1. Minority challenges Wontumi's mining conviction on procedural grounds

    The Minority Caucus in Parliament has objected to the 20-year prison sentence handed down to NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) on two counts under the Minerals and Mining Act, alleging procedural irregularities including denial of counsel and selective prosecution, and vowing to appeal to higher courts.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Former NAFCO CEO petitions AG over alleged rights violations

    Hanan Abdul-Wahab, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, has petitioned the Attorney-General alleging sustained harassment, unlawful detention, and torture by his office and state security agencies. Abdul-Wahab claims violations of his constitutional rights, including excessive bail conditions, seizure of funds by EOCO, and public comments by the Attorney-General before charges were filed.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Minority demands AG's resignation over GH¢350m fund release

    Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called for the Attorney General's immediate resignation, alleging he unlawfully directed the Bank of Ghana to release GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund despite pending garnishee proceedings against it. The Deputy Minority Leader said the AG's July 1, 2026 letter directing the fund's release to the National Emergency Flood Response Programme violated the Constitution and the rule of law by circumventing an active court process.

    9 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 6 July

  1. Attorney-General introduces tribunal bill to restore justice system tribunals

    Ghana's Attorney-General has laid the Tribunal Bill 2026 in Parliament to re-establish Regional and District Tribunals as part of the justice delivery system. The bill aims to address a constitutional gap, promote access to justice, reduce case backlogs, and enable faster adjudication of cases.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. US Justice Department meets Ghana's AG on law enforcement cooperation

    The Criminal Division of the US Department of Justice held talks with Ghana's Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine to strengthen cooperation in fighting transnational crime, reaffirming shared commitment to combat fraud, cybercrime, and organised criminal networks.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. Ghana's Attorney-General praises US visa facilitation for students

    Ghana's Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine commended the U.S. Embassy in Accra for issuing more than 12,000 visas to Ghanaian students, describing educational exchange as central to the Ghana-U.S. relationship.

    12 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 11 June

  1. KGL's GH¢173m lottery payment reflects monopoly advantage, not merit

    Daily Guide argues that KGL's GH¢173 million payment to the National Lottery Authority is being overstated as corporate achievement, when it actually reflects state-granted monopolistic control over USSD and digital lottery channels that yields supernormal profits without competing against other licensed operators.

    11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. KGL's payments reflect state monopoly privilege, not exceptional performance

    An opinion piece argues that KGL's GH¢173 million payment to the National Lottery Authority and its higher contributions versus other operators result from state-backed monopolistic control over USSD and digital lottery channels, rather than corporate ingenuity or outcompetition.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Oware-Mensah challenges ADB authorization of NSA funds transfer

    Former NSA Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah has questioned the Agricultural Development Bank's claim that transfers from an NSA hire purchase suspense account to Blocks of Life Consult Limited were properly authorised, during ongoing trial proceedings over alleged financial losses of about GH¢38 million. The defence counsel challenged the bank's witness over the absence of documentary evidence specifically authorising the first transfer of GH¢148,841 in February 2023, despite the bank's reliance on what it described as a standing instruction.

    5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

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