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
… He said the nation should remain committed to building a stronger and more independent judiciary because “judiciary reflected who we are.” Mrs Efua Ghartey, President of the Ghana Bar Association, said the anniversary provided an opportunity for the nation to reflect on and honou …
Togbe Afede calls for review of Supreme Court appointmentsJoy Online
… Mrs Efua Ghartey, President of the Ghana Bar Association, called on Ghanaians to reject all forms of division and safeguard national unity. …
Be emboldened by virtues of murdered judges to dispense justice fairly – ModeratorDaily Guide
… Efua Ghartey The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has reiterated its call for the Judiciary to be insulated from political interferences to enable it deliver justice effectively and efficiently. …
Insulate Judiciary From Interference – GBAThe Chronicle
The President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has led members of the association to donate assorted items to the Pantang Psychiatric Hospital, as part of activities marking this year’s Mother’s Day celebrations. …
GBA Donates to Pantang Hospital to Mark Mother’s DayJoy Online
… President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, commended the family for ensuring the publication of the book, describing it as a lasting legacy that will benefit generations. …
Dr Ayine describes late Justice Gbadegbe’s contribution as invaluable as family launches his book in AccraDeputy 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.
17 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.
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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.
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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 →