Judicial Council

Institution responsible for court administration and judicial operations in Ghana, appearing in coverage of justice system delays, tribunal reform, and impartiality concerns.

2026-05-102026-07-31

In coverage

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May 2026
10 MayJoy Online
… Her petition to the Judicial Council and the Chief Justice questions whether the timing denied her a fair opportunity to challenge the decision. …
Joana Quaye petitions CJ over alleged judicial misconduct in RNAQ divorce case

Politics

NPP condemns Court of Appeal acquittal of former MASLOC CEO

The News

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.

17 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Yesterday

NPP condemns Court of Appeal acquittal of former MASLOC CEO
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.
17 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
NPP condemns Tamakloe acquittal as politically motivated, demands transparency
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.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →

Saturday 18 July

Constitutional Review Commission examines court delays and tribunal reform options
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 →

Thursday 16 July

Mahama nominates three candidates for Supreme Court positions
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 →

Monday 13 July

Tribunals Bill 2026 sparks debate on constitutional legitimacy
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 →

Friday 10 July

Regional Tribunal Bill includes safeguards against past abuses, A-G says
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 →

Monday 6 July

Attorney-General introduces tribunal bill to restore justice system tribunals
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 →

Friday 19 June

Chief Justice's public appearances with political figures raise impartiality concerns
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 →

Sunday 14 June

Judicial Service denies encouraging reconciliation in school assault case
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 →

Friday 12 June

Speaker Bagbin urges closer Parliament-Judiciary collaboration
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 →

Sunday 10 May

Woman petitions CJ over judge's timing in divorce case
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 →