Tribunals Bill, 2026

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July 2026
21 JulThe Chronicle
Parliament’s passage of the Tribunals Bill, 2026 has reignited one of Ghana’s most sensitive constitutional debates. …
Editorial: The Tribunals Bill And The Credibility Of The Constitutional Review Process
21 JulThe Ghanaian Times
Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to withhold assent to the Tribunals Bill, 2026 to enable broad national consultations. …
Withhold assent to Tribunals Bill – Dr Bawumia appeals to Pres Mahama
21 JulThe Ghanaian Times
Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to withhold assent to the Tribunals Bill, 2026 to enable broad national consultations. …
Withhold assent to Tribunals Bill – Dr Bawumia appeals to Pres Mahama
20 JulThe Ghanaian Times
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama not to assent to the Tribunals Bill, 2026, but instead begin broad consultations with key stakeholders before any decision is taken. …
Bawumia urges Mahama to withhold assent to Tribunals Bill and consult stakeholders
20 JulThe Chronicle
Former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to withhold assent to the controversial Tribunals Bill, 2026 arguing that Parliament rushed the legislation through despite objection …
Bawumia To JM: Put The Tribunal Bill On Ice
19 JulJoy Online
Former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has insisted that his call for President John Dramani Mahama to withhold assent to the Tribunals Bill, 2026, should not be viewed as a political challenge to the government …
Bawumia says opposition to Tribunals Bill transcends politics, cites TUC and Constitution Review Committee
19 JulJoy Online
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on President John Dramani Mahama to withhold assent to the recently passed Tribunals Bill, 2026, arguing that reforms to Ghana’s justice system should be founded on broad national consensus rather than the government’s parliame …
Justice reforms must be built on consensus, not parliamentary numbers – Bawumia
17 JulJoy Online
… The programme will also analyse Parliament’s recent passage of the Tribunals Bill, 2026, a measure that has sparked sharp disagreements between the Majority and Minority caucuses. …
Live: Newsfile discusses EOCO vs Miracles Aboagye, Tribunals Bill, galamsey, BoG saga, and NPP polls
17 JulJoy Online
… The comments come after Parliament passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026 on July 17, 2026, following a walkout by Minority MPs led by Mr Afenyo-Markin a day earlier. …
NPP would reverse Mahama administration’s tribunals system if elected – Afenyo-Markin
17 JulJoy Online
… The comments come after Parliament passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026 on July 17, 2026, following a walkout by Minority MPs led by Mr Afenyo-Markin a day earlier. …
NPP would reverse Mahama administration’s tribunals system if elected – Afenyo-Markin

Politics

Editorial on Tribunals Bill raises constitutional credibility concerns

The News

Parliament passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026 on July 17, establishing a legal framework for tribunals and a Tribunal Oversight Committee. The government says the Bill strengthens access to justice and due process, but the Minority, Trades Union Congress, and others oppose it, arguing it could weaken judicial independence and revive institutions linked to Ghana's painful political history.

21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 21 July

Editorial on Tribunals Bill raises constitutional credibility concerns
Parliament passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026 on July 17, establishing a legal framework for tribunals and a Tribunal Oversight Committee. The government says the Bill strengthens access to justice and due process, but the Minority, Trades Union Congress, and others oppose it, arguing it could weaken judicial independence and revive institutions linked to Ghana's painful political history.
21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Bawumia urges President Mahama to withhold assent to Tribunals Bill
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to withhold assent to the Tribunals Bill, 2026 and allow national consultations, arguing the proposed legislation could fundamentally alter Ghana's justice delivery system and undermine public confidence in the judiciary. Dr Bawumia expressed concern over Parliament's decision to waive the mandatory one-day interval between Consideration Stage and Third Reading, and noted that the Trades Union Congress has called for the Bill's withdrawal, claiming it could become "a potent tool for weaponising justice delivery."
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dr Bawumia urges President Mahama to pause Tribunals Bill
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to withhold assent to the Tribunals Bill, 2026, citing concerns that it could fundamentally alter Ghana's justice delivery system and undermine public confidence in the judiciary. Bawumia criticised Parliament's waiver of the mandatory one-day interval between consideration and third reading stages, and noted that the Trades Union Congress had called for the bill's withdrawal, describing it as a potential tool for weaponising justice delivery.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 20 July

Bawumia urges Mahama to withhold assent to Tribunals Bill
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP flagbearer, has appealed to President Mahama not to assent to the Tribunals Bill, 2026, but instead hold broad consultations with key stakeholders. Bawumia said the bill, which Parliament passed after waiving the mandatory one-day interval despite objections from the Minority and organised labour, has the potential to reshape Ghana's justice system and warrants wider national discussion.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Bawumia urges Mahama to withhold assent to Tribunals Bill
Former Vice President Bawumia has called on President Mahama to withhold assent to the Tribunals Bill, 2026, arguing that Parliament rushed the legislation through despite objections from the Minority and organised labour, and contending that such reform requires broader national consultation.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 19 July

Bawumia urges Mahama to withhold assent to Tribunals Bill
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on President Mahama to withhold assent to the Tribunals Bill 2026, arguing that opposition to the legislation transcends party politics and is rooted in concerns raised by the Trades Union Congress and the government's constitutional review process.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bawumia urges Mahama to reject Tribunals Bill without consensus
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on President John Dramani Mahama to withhold assent to the recently passed Tribunals Bill, 2026, arguing that reforms to Ghana's justice system should be founded on broad national consensus rather than parliamentary majority, and urging the president to convene a national dialogue involving the Ghana Bar Association, legal professional bodies, organised labour, civil society, political parties and the Judiciary.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

Newsfile to examine EOCO case, tribunals, environment, BoG saga
Ghana's Newsfile programme will air Saturday with a panel of lawyers and experts discussing the GH¢50 million bail case involving Dennis Miracles Aboagye and EOCO, Parliament's passage of the Tribunals Bill 2026, environmental governance issues including Achimota Forest and illegal mining, and the Bank of Ghana saga.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP would reverse Mahama's regional tribunals if elected
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said an NPP government would reverse the Mahama administration's tribunals system, arguing that regional tribunals are unnecessary and that Ghana should instead strengthen its existing court system.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP would reverse Mahama's tribunals system if elected
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said a future NPP government would reverse the regional tribunals system being introduced by the Mahama administration, arguing instead for strengthening the existing court system.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Afenyo-Markin warns tribunals bill may pressure suspects to plead guilty
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has alleged that police investigators and prosecutors routinely pressure criminal suspects into pleading guilty to secure quick convictions, and warns this practice could worsen under the newly passed Tribunals Bill. He cited instances where suspects were persuaded to admit guilt with promises of lighter sentences and referenced the case of a TikToker who was sentenced after pleading guilty.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Afenyo-Markin warns tribunals bill risks coercing guilty pleas
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has alleged that police investigators and prosecutors routinely pressure criminal suspects into pleading guilty to secure quick convictions, and warned that the newly passed Tribunals Bill could worsen this practice. He cited instances where suspects were persuaded to admit guilt with promises of lighter sentences, and referenced the case of a TikToker sentenced after pleading guilty to charges related to false claims about the president.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader warns tribunals bill risks returning Ghana to PNDC-era justice
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has cautioned that the government's proposed Tribunals Bill, 2026—laid before Parliament by Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine on June 26, 2026—risks reviving shortcomings of the PNDC-era justice system, arguing Ghana should instead strengthen its existing courts through reforms.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Afenyo-Markin warns tribunals bill risks backward-stepping justice
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that the government's proposed Tribunals Bill, 2026 risks reviving shortcomings of the PNDC-era justice system, arguing that Ghana should instead strengthen its existing courts through reforms rather than establish new tribunals.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament passes Tribunals Bill 2026 seeking justice reform
Parliament has approved the Tribunals Bill, 2026, which aims to improve access to justice, reduce court case backlogs, and reintroduce tribunals with constitutional safeguards. The Bill now awaits presidential assent from President John Dramani Mahama before becoming law.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

Minority walks out over Tribunals Bill amid fairness concerns
The Minority in Parliament staged a walkout on July 16 during consideration of the Tribunals Bill, 2026, with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin arguing the proposed tribunal system could undermine due process and fair trial guarantees. Opposition to the bill extends beyond Parliament to organised labour and other legal stakeholders, and the Minority drew parallels with Ghana's tribunal system during the PNDC era.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →