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Gabriel Scott Pwamang

Also known as: Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang · Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang · Justice Pwamang

Gabriel Scott Pwamang — Supreme Court Justice who dismissed bid to halt criminal trials during legal vacation.

2026-04-292026-10-15

In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, presided over by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, rejected the argument. …

    Supreme Court rejects Solomon Asamoah’s bid to overturn Sky Train ruling
  3. September 2026
  4. Joy Online

    … The members are: Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie – Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang – Justice of the Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Abena Dadzie – Justice of the Court of Appeal Her Honour Siran Mahama – Circuit Court Judge Dr Justice Srem-Sai – Dep …

    Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie leads new 11-member Council for Legal Education and Training Board
  5. August 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Ofoase-Ayirebi Member of Parliament Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is seeking a review of the decision by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang dismissing his application to halt the conduct of criminal trials by selected High Court judges during the legal vacation. …

    Oppong Nkrumah heads back to Supreme Court over legal vacation ruling
  7. Joy Online

    … He also attacked Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, who chaired the committee that investigated petitions that led to the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. …

    Afenyo-Markin, another Tarzan?
  8. Joy Online

    … The process followed petitions alleging misconduct against her and was conducted by a committee of inquiry chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang. …

    Baffoe-Bonnie was part of ‘grand conspiracy’ against Torkornoo – Afenyo-Markin
  9. Joy Online

    … The process followed petitions alleging misconduct against her and was conducted by a committee of inquiry chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang. …

    CJ Baffoe-Bonnie was part of ‘grand conspiracy to remove Torkornoo – Afenyo-Markin alleges
  10. Joy Online

    … The seven-member panel comprised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Justice Issifu Omoro Tanko Amadu, Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Ernest Yao Gaewu and Justice George Kingsley Koomson.

    Supreme Court: Expanding party primaries won’t end vote buying, but will make it harder
  11. July 2026
  12. Joy Online

    … The Chief Justice’s representative, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, reminded the audience that the anniversary celebration was ultimately about preserving the Judiciary for future generations rather than celebrating those who currently occupied judicial office.

    Judiciary must embrace technology, reforms — Prof Bondzi-Simpson
  13. June 2026
  14. Joy Online

    … y remains committed to working with Ghana, and we look forward to continuing our cooperation, particularly in strengthening transparent investment frameworks and effective dispute resolution that benefits generations.” Representing the Chief Justice, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang …

    Ghana-Germany justice partnership leaves lasting legacy as four-year law project concludes
  15. April 2026
  16. Joy Online

    … The panel that heard the case included Justices Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Senyo Dzamefe, Kwaku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, Issifu Omoro Tanko Amadu, Richard Adjei-Frimpong and Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei.

    Supreme Court dismisses Wesley Girls’ objection to suit on alleged religious discrimination, case to proceed
Politics

Supreme Court dismisses Asamoah's bid to overturn Sky Train ruling

The News

The Supreme Court has rejected an application by former GIIF Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah seeking to overturn a High Court ruling that directed him to open his defence in an alleged $2 million financial loss case involving the proposed Sky Train project. Asamoah and former GIIF Board Chair Prof. Ameyaw Akumfi are being tried over allegations they caused financial loss to the state through disbursement of funds for the project without requisite board approval and despite no work being undertaken.

16 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Supreme Court dismisses Asamoah's bid to overturn Sky Train ruling

    The Supreme Court has rejected an application by former GIIF Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah seeking to overturn a High Court ruling that directed him to open his defence in an alleged $2 million financial loss case involving the proposed Sky Train project. Asamoah and former GIIF Board Chair Prof. Ameyaw Akumfi are being tried over allegations they caused financial loss to the state through disbursement of funds for the project without requisite board approval and despite no work being undertaken.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie chairs new CLET board

    The Council for Legal Education and Training has unveiled an 11-member Board chaired by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, comprising senior judiciary members, government officials, and academics from leading law schools and tertiary institutions. CLET oversees legal education and professional training in Ghana, including administration of the Ghana School of Law.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. Oppong Nkrumah seeks Supreme Court review of legal vacation ruling

    MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is asking the Supreme Court to reverse Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang's dismissal of his bid to halt criminal trials by High Court judges during the legal vacation. Oppong Nkrumah's underlying challenge questions the constitutionality of the Chief Justice's decision to permit selected judges to conduct criminal cases during the August–September vacation.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Afenyo-Markin's judicial criticism compared to unlicensed broadcasting

    An opinion piece argues that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is behaving "like a Tarzan," defying laws by making personal insults against judges under the guise of criticism, drawing a parallel to Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby's unlicensed 1994 radio station. The writer distinguishes between lawful criticism and unlawful personal insults, contending that Afenyo-Markin's allegations that judges serve "the interests of their paymasters" constitute insults that require proof.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Afenyo-Markin alleges Baffoe-Bonnie conspired against Torkornoo

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie of being part of a "grand conspiracy" against former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who was removed from office in September 2025. Afenyo-Markin alleges the plot was motivated by Baffoe-Bonnie's ambition to become Chief Justice and claims Supreme Court judges were involved.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Afenyo-Markin alleges CJ Baffoe-Bonnie conspired against predecessor

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie of being part of a "grand conspiracy" against former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, whom Afenyo-Markin claims was removed to enable Baffoe-Bonnie's appointment. He further alleged involvement by Supreme Court judges in the removal process.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

  1. Supreme Court says expanded primaries reduce vote-buying opportunities

    Ghana's Supreme Court ruled that opening political party primaries to all members in good standing will not completely eliminate vote buying but will significantly reduce opportunities for targeted financial inducements during internal elections. The 5–2 decision declared the delegate system unconstitutional and ordered all parties to adopt systems allowing every member in good standing to vote directly in primaries.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

  1. Judiciary must embrace technology and reforms for efficiency

    The Vice-Chancellor of Methodist University Ghana has called on the Judiciary to adopt technology, institutional reforms and greater transparency to improve case handling speed and court accessibility, arguing that public confidence in justice depends not only on decision quality but also on how quickly cases are heard and how transparent processes remain.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. German-backed four-year justice project concludes with Ghana sector reforms

    A four-year collaboration between German Development Cooperation and Ghana's justice sector has concluded with reforms aimed at expanding access to justice, strengthening legal institutions, and improving public access to legal information. The Promotion of the Rule of Law and the Judiciary in Africa (PRoLA) project, implemented by GIZ in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice, involved government institutions, the judiciary, legal practitioners, civil society organisations and development partners across Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Tanzania, and Ghana.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Supreme Court allows religious discrimination case against Wesley Girls to proceed

    Ghana's Supreme Court dismissed Wesley Girls' High School's bid to strike out a constitutional suit challenging the school's religious directives, ruling that the school's Board of Governors is a proper defendant and can be sued. The decision clears a procedural hurdle and allows the substantive case, which tests constitutional questions on the balance between school regulations, religious freedom, and constitutional rights, to move forward.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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