Body that recommended Supreme Court nominees to strengthen the apex court's capacity in response to workload.
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Joy Online
… Justice Essah noted that they acknowledged with appreciation all the constitutional bodies and institutions that had performed their respective roles in the processes culminating in this day, particularly the Judicial Council, the Council of State and Parliament. …
We shall be independent enough- SC Judges assure MahamaJoy Online
… The three Justices also expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for appointing them, as well as to the Judicial Council, Council of State and Parliament for their respective roles in the appointment process. …
New Supreme Court justices pledge fairness, impartiality and fidelity to ConstitutionJoy Online
… Call for stronger judicial oversight The Centre also called on the Judicial Council and the Association of Judges and Magistrates to strengthen internal oversight and ensure that judicial officers are held to account regardless of their rank. …
CDD-Ghana calls on Chief Justice to avoid partisan political commentaryJoy Online
… The IEA, however, called for the Judicial Council to be reformed into an independent body responsible for judicial appointments. …
Check out IEA’s 18-point position on key Constitutional review proposalsJoy Online
… The swearing-in will mark the completion of a key stage in the appointment process for the five nominees, with the three Supreme Court nominees set to join Ghana’s apex court following their nomination by President Mahama in consultation with the Judicial Council. …
Mahama Ayariga, Zanetor and three Supreme Court nominees to be sworn in todayDaily Guide
… He said the committee ought to establish that the President had obtained the advice of the Judicial Council and consulted the Council of State before proceeding with the nominations. …
Appointments Committee Okays 3 SC Nominees As Minority Boycotts VettingJoy Online
… President John Dramani Mahama nominated the three in consultation with the Judicial Council, with their nominations subsequently referred to Parliament for consideration. …
Parliament approves three new Supreme Court JusticesJoy Online
… Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on Thursday, August 27, Mr Dafeamekpor said the President’s decision to nominate the three justices was based on recommendations from the Judicial Council and the need to strengthen the capacity of the apex court. …
Supreme Court nominees weren’t appointed to fill vacancies – DafeamekporJoy Online
… The nominations were made by President John Dramani Mahama in consultation with the Judicial Council, as required under the constitutional framework for appointments to the Supreme Court. …
Appointments Committee recommends approval of three Supreme Court nomineesJoy Online
… Justice Amoako Asante said the relevant constitutional and institutional processes had been followed before his nomination, including consultations and advice from the Judicial Council and the Council of State. …
I don’t know who facilitated my nomination – Supreme Court nominee Amoako AsanteThree newly inaugurated Supreme Court Judges—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Tony Forson—were sworn in by President Mahama at the Presidency. Justice Essah assured on behalf of the judges that they would be independent enough to decide according to law, interpreting and applying it faithfully, impartially, and courageously.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three newly inaugurated Supreme Court Judges—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Tony Forson—were sworn in by President Mahama at the Presidency. Justice Essah assured on behalf of the judges that they would be independent enough to decide according to law, interpreting and applying it faithfully, impartially, and courageously.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices have pledged to discharge their judicial responsibilities with fairness, impartiality and fidelity to the Constitution, promising to decide cases according to law without allowing personal preferences to influence their interpretation.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to exercise restraint in public engagements, following comments he made comparing current and previous administrations at MIIF and SSNIT visits. CDD-Ghana said the remarks could be interpreted as partisan political endorsement and risk compromising the Judiciary's non-partisan mandate.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has outlined 18 positions on Ghana's Constitutional review, proposing changes to reduce presidential powers, strengthen Parliament and the Judiciary, and improve accountability. The IEA supports several Prempeh Committee recommendations but rejects proposals to extend presidential and parliamentary terms to five years, allow presidential nomination of MMDCE candidates, and establish a state-funded Democracy Fund.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama is swearing in Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs; Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology; and three Supreme Court nominees—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr—at Jubilee House on Saturday, August 29, 2026, following Parliament's approval on Thursday.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Appointments Committee unanimously recommended three nominees—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—for appointment to the Supreme Court, despite a walkout by Minority members who objected to the vetting process. If approved by Parliament, the appointments would increase the number of Supreme Court Justices from 18 to 21.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Parliament has approved the nominations of Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and private legal practitioner Anthony Forson Jnr for appointment as Justices of the Supreme Court, following the adoption of the Appointments Committee's report. The approval proceeded despite strong objections from the Minority Caucus, who protested the accelerated vetting process, though they did not challenge the nominees personally or the President's constitutional authority to nominate.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Majority Chief Whip in Parliament says the three Supreme Court nominees were put forward to strengthen the apex court's capacity in response to workload, not to fill any vacancy. He noted the nominations were based on recommendations from the Judicial Council and were part of the business for which Parliament was recalled.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Appointments Committee has recommended approval of Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and private legal practitioner Anthony Forson Jnr for appointment to Ghana's Supreme Court, which would increase the number of justices from 18 to 21. The recommendation came after a contentious vetting process during which the Minority Caucus walked out in objection to the compressed procedure and the lack of public opportunity to submit memoranda on the nominees.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Justice Edward Amoako Asante, appearing before Parliament's Appointments Committee, rejected suggestions that his nomination was influenced by any individual, saying he followed constitutional process and qualifies based on his qualifications and 20+ years as a judge.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to Ghana's judicial independence as a constitutional guarantee rather than an executive favour. His Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, conveyed this position at the opening of the 2nd Quadrennial Delegates' Conference of the Judicial Service Staff Association in Tamale, emphasizing that government will support the judiciary while respecting its autonomy.
27 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The New Patriotic Party delivered a five-page petition to the Judicial Service as part of the #DemocracyUnderAttack protest. NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Koduah alleged selective justice against party members, claiming they face higher bail conditions and unequal treatment under the current Chief Justice.
6 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The opposition New Patriotic Party has announced a nationwide demonstration on August 6, accusing the ruling government of undermining democratic principles and demanding the Attorney General withdraw criminal prosecutions of former NPP officials. The protest, titled "Democracy Under Attack," will involve collaboration with other political parties, civil society organisations, and youth movements, with petitions to be presented at the Supreme Court, Parliament, and the Presidency.
4 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The opposition New Patriotic Party has accused Ghana's NDC government of systematically undermining constitutional governance through judicial interference and selective justice, citing the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu as evidence of a pattern threatening democratic credentials.
3 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The New Patriotic Party has criticized the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit and discharge former MASLOC CEO Sedinam Christine Tamakloe Attionu, describing the ruling as a "travesty of justice" and claiming it was politically motivated. The appeal court overturned her conviction and 10-year prison sentence from April 2024 on charges including stealing, financial loss to the state, money laundering, and breaches of the Public Procurement Act.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The New Patriotic Party has criticized the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu as a "travesty of justice" and alleges the decision was politically motivated. The party claims the Attorney General has systematically freed persons affiliated to the ruling government through nolle prosequi and discontinuances since January 2025, and notes that Tamakloe was previously convicted on 78 counts and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment after a trial court found her conduct caused a loss of almost GH¢90 million.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Constitution Review Commission (2011) documented widespread frustration over systemic delays in case disposal across courts and tribunals, rejecting quick-fix legislative timeframe amendments in favor of deep institutional reform.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated two Court of Appeal judges and a former President of the Ghana Bar Association for appointment to the Supreme Court, a move that will increase the apex court's membership if approved. The nominees — Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Tony Forson — will appear before Parliament's Appointments Committee for vetting before submission to the House for approval.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's proposed Tribunals Bill 2026, currently before Parliament, has divided opinion between those who see it as a justice reform to ease court backlogs and those concerned it may resurrect the controversial Public Tribunals of the PNDC era. A judicial perspective argues that any assessment must rest on the constitutional framework rather than historical sentiment alone.
13 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine has assured Ghanaians that the Regional Tribunal Bill, 2026, includes constitutional safeguards and oversight mechanisms to prevent the human rights abuses associated with past tribunals. The Bill is designed to complement existing traditional courts and ensure expeditious justice administration, with tribunal chairs required to be lawyers with at least 10 years' experience qualified as High Court Judges.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
An opinion piece criticizes Chief Justice Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie for attending social events with NDC officials and executives, arguing that such public associations risk eroding public confidence in judicial independence and impartiality.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Judicial Service has rejected claims that the presiding magistrate encouraged reconciliation or settlement between the accused teacher and student in the Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School assault case, stating an internal review found such reports inaccurate and unsupported by official court records.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has called for stronger collaboration between Parliament and the Judiciary to deepen mutual understanding of legislative and judicial processes as Ghana's Supreme Court marks 150 years of existence. He proposed that anniversary activities should extend to regional capitals so citizens feel part of the celebration.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Joana Quaye has petitioned the Chief Justice, alleging that Justice Justin Dorgu's delay in releasing the full written judgment in her divorce case—three months after final orders were issued—caused her appeal window to expire before she could access the detailed reasoning needed to challenge the decision.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →