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… His Lordship Justice Richard Adjei-Frimpong, a Justice of the Supreme Court and the Chairman of the Supreme Court 150th Anniversary Planning Committee, said the Judicial Council had launched a month-long celebration to mark 150 years of Ghana’s Supreme Court. …
Speaker Bagbin calls for closer Parliament-Judiciary ties as Supreme Court marks 150 yearsJoy 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 caseAn opinion piece argues that Ghana's constitutional reform debate should focus on building institutions with practical capacity to serve citizens fairly. The piece uses the judiciary as an example, noting that judicial independence requires not only legal protection but also adequate funding, staffing, and equipment for courts to function effectively.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's constitutional reform debate should focus on building institutions with practical capacity to serve citizens fairly. The piece uses the judiciary as an example, noting that judicial independence requires not only legal protection but also adequate funding, staffing, and equipment for courts to function effectively.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Labour Commission has directed the Minister of Jobs, Labour and Employment Relations to engage the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana over its planned indefinite strike on November 2, 2026, over delays in approving and implementing a salary review for Judicial Service staff. JUSAG is demanding approval of the Judicial Council's salary review recommendations by end of October, with revised salaries to be paid in November, and is seeking arrears from January to October 2026.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana has threatened an indefinite strike starting November 2, 2026, if the government does not approve and pay reviewed salaries and allowances by the end of October. The association says the Judicial Council completed its salary review recommendations but approval by the President has stalled despite multiple requests since January 2026.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana has threatened an indefinite strike from November 2, 2026, if the government fails to approve its 2026 salary review and pay outstanding arrears, giving the government until November 1 to meet its demands.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana has appealed to the government to improve remuneration and conditions of service for judges, magistrates, and judicial staff, specifically calling for the salary gap between lower bench and superior court judges to be closed by raising lower bench salaries.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 opposition NPP has raised concerns over the continued detention of Techiman-based nurse Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was remanded by the Adenta Circuit Court for allegedly aiding in the publication and circulation of false news on social media. The party is questioning the basis for the court's decision to remand her for two additional weeks and to prosecute her before the Adenta Circuit Court.
18 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →