Also known as: Mrs. Efua Ghartey · Mrs Efua Ghartey · GBA President Efua Ghartey · Mrs Ghartey · Ms Ghartey
President of Ghana Bar Association who has criticized Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's remarks on state institutions and called for impartial enforcement of galamsey laws.
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Joy Online
… His comments follow criticism by GBA President Efua Ghartey of remarks made by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on September 2. …
GBA leadership’s independence and consistency leave much to be desired – Deputy AGJoy Online
… that the general public consistently views the Ghana Bar Association as not aligned to the general good of the country or aligned to the public good as a whole, but rather aligned to a particular section of the political divide.” His comments come after GBA President Efua Ghartey …
Deputy AG accuses GBA of selective criticism over Chief Justice’s commentsJoy Online
President of the Ghana Bar Association( GBA), Efua Ghartey, has urged the government to show political will in the fight against galamsey, warning that words must be matched with impartial enforcement. …
Government must not perpetrate galamsey, it campaigned against – GBA PresidentJoy Online
President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Efua Ghartey, has invoked a biblical admonition in expressing the Bar’s disappointment with remarks attributed to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie concerning state-owned enterprises. …
‘Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks’ – GBA President on CJ’s SOEs commentsJoy Online
Ghana Bar Association (GBA) President Efua Ghartey has criticised the Judicial Service’s defence of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over his recent partisan comments, describing the response as “at best lacklustre”. …
‘Judicial Service’s defence of Chief Justice was lacklustre’ – GBA PresidentJoy Online
… GBA President, Efua Ghartey, expressed the association’s concerns while speaking at the Ghana Bar Association Conference 2026/27 in Ada on Monday, September 14. …
Your comment left much to be desired – GBA condemns CJ’s remarks on SOEsThe Chronicle
… Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, CJ In a letter to the Judiciary, signed by GBA President Efua Ghartey, the association said three law firms had reported receiving notices arising from warrants directing certain judges to continue hearing cases despite the legal vacation. …
GBA Takes On Judiciary Over Hearing Of High-Profile Cases During VacationThe Ghanaian Times
… Efua Ghartey, therefore appealed to the Chief Justice and the Judiciary to respect the rules and long-standing traditions governing legal vacations. …
GBA urges Chief Justice to halt trials during legal vacationJoy Online
… No one can dispute that simple fact.” The dispute follows a letter dated August 10, 2026, signed by GBA President Efua Ghartey and National Secretary Kwaku Gyau Baffour. …
GBA’s position on lawyers’ appearance before vacation Courts has ‘no legal basis’ – Deputy AGThe Chronicle
… In a letter to the Judiciary signed by National President Efua Ghartey, the GBA said three law firms — Zoe, Akyea & Co, Dame & Partners, and Sam Okudzeto & Associates — had reported being served with notices arising from warrants directing named judges to proceed with their cases …
GBA Protests Recall of Judges During Court VacationDeputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has questioned the independence and consistency of the Ghana Bar Association's leadership in response to comments made by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, arguing that independence and consistency must be demonstrated through actions rather than claimed.
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Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has questioned the independence and consistency of the Ghana Bar Association's leadership in response to comments made by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, arguing that independence and consistency must be demonstrated through actions rather than claimed.
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Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has accused the Ghana Bar Association of selective criticism over Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's recent remarks about state institutions, arguing the GBA's response is inconsistent with how it treated similar comments by previous Chief Justices. Dr Srem-Sai contended that if the GBA opposes political comments by Chief Justices, it should condemn all such remarks consistently rather than selectively depending on political circumstances.
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The Ghana Bar Association President has called on the government to match its stated commitment against illegal mining with consistent and impartial enforcement, warning that government statements on galamsey would amount to mere rhetoric without corresponding action. She expressed concern over allegations that individuals associated with political parties were openly involved in illegal mining while forests, water bodies and farmlands continued to suffer degradation.
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Ghana Bar Association President Efua Ghartey expressed disappointment with remarks attributed to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie concerning state-owned enterprises, saying they raised concerns among legal professionals. She also criticized the Judicial Service's response as inadequate, while emphasizing the Bar's commitment to judicial independence within constitutional limits.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana Bar Association President Efua Ghartey has described the Judicial Service's defence of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over his partisan comments as "at best lacklustre," arguing that judges must remain within constitutional boundaries and that the Chief Justice's remarks comparing public institutions' performance under different administrations left much to be desired.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association has condemned Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for comments praising state-owned enterprises and comparing their output to that of a previous government, saying his remarks were inappropriate given his judicial position.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association has objected to the Judiciary's decision to compel High Court judges to continue hearing part-heard criminal trials during the legal vacation period (August 1 to September 30), arguing that the practice departs from established arrangements and places undue pressure on lawyers who have made prior commitments.
12 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Bar Association has urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie to halt selected trials during the ongoing legal vacation (August 1–September 30), after receiving petitions from law firms regarding notices requiring lawyers to appear for part-heard criminal cases. The GBA states that legal vacation courts traditionally handle only emergencies and interlocutory matters, not trials, and that lawyers are not obliged to appear if unavailable.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Justice Srem-Sai has rejected the Ghana Bar Association's stance that lawyers should not be required to appear before judges during the legal vacation, stating the GBA's position has no legal basis. The dispute arose after law firms challenged directives requiring them to appear before vacation courts during the August–September legal vacation period.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association has formally protested warrants compelling High Court judges to continue part-heard criminal trials during the ongoing legal vacation, arguing the move breaches court rules and professional convention. The GBA said three law firms were served with notices of warrants directing judges to proceed with cases despite the vacation period running from 1 August to 30 September.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, has called for a review of the appointment process for Supreme Court judges, citing the absence of a constitutional upper limit on the number of justices and saying the current arrangement creates room for political considerations. Speaking at the Supreme Court's 150th anniversary durbar, he urged reforms to strengthen public confidence in the administration of justice.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana urged judges and lawyers to emulate the courage, fairness and integrity of three High Court judges who were murdered in 1982, dispensing justice without fear or favour and leaving behind true human values rather than corruption and nepotism.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association's president has called for the Judiciary to be insulated from political interference to deliver justice effectively, and urged the country to formulate clear guidelines for the removal of Superior Court judges, citing concerns about the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
1 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Bar Association, led by President Efua Ghartey, donated assorted items to Pantang Psychiatric Hospital as part of Mother's Day celebrations and the association's annual outreach programme. The gesture was intended to demonstrate the legal profession's compassion and commitment to supporting vulnerable groups in society.
15 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr Dominic Ayine, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, praised the contributions of late Supreme Court Judge Justice Nasiru Suleman Gbadegbe as invaluable to Ghana's judiciary and nation at an event where his family launched his book "Procedure and Practice in the Supreme Court of Ghana." The publication, which Ayine described as a blueprint for judges and legal practitioners, was completed before Gbadegbe's death in April 2025.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →