Also known as: the Bar Association · the Bar · #GBA · the Ghana Bar · Ghana Bar Association Conference 2026/27
Professional body that has condemned EOCO's attempted arrest of an MP at court and called for constitutional safeguards in enforcement actions.
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Joy Online
… The Ghana Bar Association has questioned the practice of requiring lawyers to appear for substantive proceedings during the vacation, while the judiciary and government have maintained that designated courts have the authority to sit and determine cases during the period. …
I won’t cancel legal traditions for one brief — Atta AkyeaThe Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has urged Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie to stop the conduct of selected trials during the ongoing legal vacation. …
GBA urges Chief Justice to halt trials during legal vacationThe Ghanaian Times
… Justice Srem-Sai has faulted the President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) over claims made in a letter to the Chief Justice dated August 10, 2024, regarding the conduct of trials during the legal vacation. …
GBA President ‘in error’ on legal vacation, trial – Deputy AGJoy Online
… The decision comes amid a wider debate over the scope and purpose of the legal vacation, following a recent appeal by the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for judges to respect established practices governing the period.
Criminal trials during legal vacations a ‘novel’ departure from tradition — KpemkaJoy Online
… that proceedings could not continue merely because counsel had decided not to attend during the legal vacation. “We are aware, and I have spoken to counsel who was categorical that he had written a letter to the Chief Justice, this court’s registrar, and the Ghana Bar Association …
Adu-Boahene, wife may cross-examine prosecution witness themselves if lawyers stay away, Judge warnsJoy Online
… which are not in the vacation because their judges in those courts have not been appointed as vacation court and they’ve vacated,” he said. “So it is a false allegation they are making.” His comments come amid a growing dispute between the judiciary and the Ghana Bar Association …
Selective justice claims false, lawyers only trying to delay cases — Deputy AGJoy Online
Deputy Attorney-General (A-G) and Minister for Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, has dismissed the Ghana Bar Association’s (GBA) position on legal vacation as having no basis in law, describing it as a “self-imposed understanding” that cannot be allowed to undermine the administratio …
GBA got it completely wrong on legal vacation — Deputy A-GJoy Online
Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem-Sai, has rejected the Ghana Bar Association’s position on proceedings during the legal vacation, insisting that lawyers have no legal basis to decide whether cases should be heard before Vacation Courts. …
GBA’s position on lawyers’ appearance before vacation Courts has ‘no legal basis’ – Deputy AGJoy Online
… His comments follow a letter from the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) appealing to the Chief Justice over concerns about lawyers being required to appear in court during the legal vacation. …
Chief Justice speaks on legal vacation; says it doesn’t stop judges from hearing casesJoy Online
Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, has rejected the Ghana Bar Association’s (GBA) position that the availability of lawyers should determine whether court proceedings continue during the legal vacation. …
Legal vacation: Lawyers cannot decide when court cases proceed – Deputy AGSome Ghana Bar Association members have reduced participation in the association's programmes and decision-making due to concerns about its political posture, Majority Chief Whip Dafeamekpor says. He attributed the disengagement to lawyers' unhappiness with how certain matters are being handled and a longstanding perception that the GBA is partisan.
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Some Ghana Bar Association members have reduced participation in the association's programmes and decision-making due to concerns about its political posture, Majority Chief Whip Dafeamekpor says. He attributed the disengagement to lawyers' unhappiness with how certain matters are being handled and a longstanding perception that the GBA is partisan.
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The Ghana Law Society says its emergence aims to provide an additional platform for lawyers and address member welfare rather than compete with the Ghana Bar Association. The GLS is developing a welfare package under which 20 per cent of members' dues would fund life insurance, while GLS leader Dafeamekpor pursues a Supreme Court case challenging the GBA's claim to exclusive representation on statutory bodies.
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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 →
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 →
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 →
The Ashanti Regional NPP has raised concerns over the continued detention of Manhyia South MP Lawyer Baffour Awuah by the Economic and Organised Crime Office, describing it as needless and an affront to the rule of law. The party cautioned President John Dramani Mahama, arguing that investigations must be conducted within constitutional limits and principles of natural justice.
4 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Anglican Bishop of Accra Diocese challenged Ghana's legal fraternity to prioritise righteousness, courage and service, stating that the justice system needed leaders guided by moral integrity and the fear of God, not just legal knowledge. He noted that Ghana's justice system faced challenges including case delays, protracted land disputes, and perceptions that justice was more accessible to the wealthy.
3 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, an NPP National Chairman hopeful, has called for the release of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah on bail during EOCO's ongoing investigation, arguing that Awuah voluntarily presented himself to the agency and should not be considered a flight risk.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, MP for Manhyia South, reported to the Economic and Organised Crime Office after the Accra High Court issued an arrest warrant on September 30. EOCO is investigating alleged unauthorised financial transactions at SIC Life Savings and Loans Company Limited involving alleged financial loss, dissipation of public funds and money laundering.
1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called for a healthier balance between the professional responsibilities and personal lives of judges and magistrates, stressing that judicial officers must not lose sight of their humanity while remaining diligent and responsive to litigants.
1 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Bar Association has condemned the Economic and Organised Crime Office's attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at the Accra High Court Complex on September 23, 2026, while he was representing a client, warning that enforcement action against lawyers must respect constitutional safeguards and legal procedures to protect the rule of law and public confidence in the justice system.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nii Armah Ashitey, a former Employment and Greater Accra Regional Minister and MP for Korle Klottey, has declared his intention to contest the National Chairmanship of the NDC, pledging to build a more inclusive party with stronger structures and deeper internal democracy.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association has condemned an attempt by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at the Accra High Court on September 23, where he was representing a client as a lawyer, and has raised concerns about the alleged assault of another lawyer during the incident. The GBA said enforcement agencies must ensure that investigations and arrests involving lawyers are carried out in accordance with constitutional and professional safeguards when a lawyer is performing official duties.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association has expressed concern over the Economic and Organised Crime Office's attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at the Accra High Court Complex on September 23, 2026, while he was representing a client. The GBA warned that such enforcement actions must comply with constitutional safeguards and legal procedures, as actions perceived as circumventing them could intimidate the legal profession and undermine confidence in the justice system.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The NPP leadership in Manhyia South Constituency has condemned what it calls a botched attempt by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to arrest Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah on September 23 at the Accra High Court, where he was appearing as counsel in a case. The party says EOCO's conduct was unfair and unconstitutional, and undermines the dignity of Parliament and due process.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Constitutional adviser Oliver Barker-Vormawor has urged Ghanaian courts to exercise greater vigilance in protecting constitutional rights in cases involving social media speech, citing the case of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was arrested on September 13 and remanded for two weeks on charges of abetting crime through publication of alleged false news.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An NPP Communication Team member has defended the Ghana Bar Association President's right to comment on issues relating to the judiciary and perception of partisanship, saying that questioning the Chief Justice's political remarks is necessary to preserve public confidence in the institution.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Senior Nursing Officer and another woman have been arrested or declared wanted in connection with a viral TikTok account called Ghana Jollof, which has featured political content, insults, and accusations. The incident has sparked criticism about whether Ghana is arresting people over speech, with the article questioning the scope and justification of the police action.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has called on the NDC government to heed concerns from organised labour, traditional leaders, professional bodies and other stakeholders before proceeding with constitutional amendments, urging the establishment of a Constituent Assembly to deliberate on the Constitution Review Committee's recommendations before any referendum.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Bar Association President Efua Ghartey has called for the establishment of a Constituent Assembly to deliberate on proposals to amend the 1992 Constitution, arguing that the scope of proposed amendments could result in creating a new constitution and that the current process has been less consultative than previous constitutional processes.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association has raised concerns over the arrest of social media commentators and is calling for constitutional rights to be protected and bail conditions to remain reasonable and proportionate in compliance with Article 14 of the 1992 Constitution. The Association is also considering establishing a Human Rights Watch Committee to monitor protections for fundamental rights, particularly in cases involving social commentators and TikTokers.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana Bar Association president Sam Okudzeto has faulted Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine for presenting a proposed Legal Practitioners' Standard Board Bill to Cabinet without first consulting the Bar, saying the government cannot make decisions affecting the legal profession without consulting lawyers.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Bar Association President Efua Ghartey called on investigative and prosecutorial authorities to ensure bail conditions are reasonable, proportionate, and consistent with Article 14 of the 1992 Constitution. She also proposed establishing a Human Rights Watch Committee within the legal profession to monitor compliance with constitutional human rights provisions.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association says its Legal Committee, headed by Ace Ankomah, is analysing and researching the Tribunals Law and will announce the Bar's position in due course. GBA President Efua Ghartey said the Association would not rush its announcement but would carefully examine the law's provisions against constitutional standards, including jurisdiction, appointing authorities, fair trial standards, and tribunal independence.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association has called on the Judiciary and Executive to operate within the 1992 Constitution's limits, with its President raising concerns about comments attributed to the Chief Justice and reports that some judges may be serving Executive interests rather than the Constitution.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kasise Ricky Peprah argues the Ghana Bar Association must answer for an inconsistent approach to constitutionalism, noting it declined to participate in Ghana's 1992 constitutional process but now invokes constitutional principles with apparent political selectivity.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Attorney-General has announced plans to introduce the Legal Profession (Practitioners Standards Board) Bill to strengthen the regulatory framework for disciplining lawyers. The proposed law, headed to Cabinet for review before Parliament, will establish an independent Disciplinary Committee with clear procedural rules and timelines, and aims to resolve conflicts of interest in the current framework where Superior Court judges both investigate and adjudicate complaints.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Bar Association's Deputy General Secretary Saviour Kudze rejected accusations of selective criticism of political actors, saying the GBA is a professional body that consistently speaks out on issues regardless of which government is in power and does not align with any political party.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →