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Chief Justice Torkornoo: Names of petitioners, full allegations and her official responses leak online

This is coming a day after Chief Justice Torkornoo was suspended from office, following the establishment of a prima facie case, paving the way for a full inquiry. President John Dramani Mahama has set up a 5-member committee to handle the inquiry. There is no time frame on when the inquiry should be completed. Even though the 1992 Constitution indicates that the proceedings should be held in camera, the full contents of the petitions have surfaced on social media. The three petitions are said to be from a group called The Shining Stars of Ghana with one Kingsley Agyei as Chairman and Convenor. The other petitioners are Ayamga Yakubu Akolgo and Daniel Ofori. The committee is chaired by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, a Justice on the Supreme Court bench. Justice Pwamang was appointed to the Supreme Court bench in 2015. Other members are […]

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Judge refutes breaking traffic rules and influencing the detention of 4 Police officers

A Circuit Court Judge at the Adenta Court Complex in Accra, Angela Attachie, has accused four police officers of harassing her instead of offering the protection they are mandated to provide. Her claims follow recent reports suggesting that she influenced the detention of four police officers by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohonu, after the officers allegedly attempted to arrest her in December 2024 for violating traffic regulations in the Adentan Municipality. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, 22 April, Judge Attachie—who also serves as Queen of Ho Bankoe of the Asogli State in the Volta Region—said the officers were detained following her petition to the Police Headquarters. She explained that the officers were detained due to alleged harassment and the assault of her court clerk in December 2024, and that neither she nor the current IGP is […]

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Citizen Calls for Chief Justice’s Removal Over Alleged Misconduct.

A Ghanaian citizen, Prof. Stephen Kwaku Asare, has filed a formal petition requesting President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo from office. The petition, dated December 17, 2024, accuses the Chief Justice of misbehavior and incompetence in her administrative role as the judiciary’s head.Prof. Asare claims the Chief Justice violated constitutional procedures by independently recommending five judges for Supreme Court appointments, bypassing the Judicial Council’s advisory role outlined in Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution. He also cited examples of alleged arbitrary judge transfers and panel reconstitutions, suggesting these actions undermined judicial impartiality and public trust.Other allegations include issuing unauthorized practice directions, financial mismanagement, and decisions perceived as unreasonable or influenced by external forces. Prof. Asare contends that these actions amount to “stated misbehavior” and meet the constitutional grounds for removal under Article 146(1).The process […]

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Three Charged in Aisha Huang Galamsey Case.

Three individuals have been officially charged in connection with the ongoing case against Aisha Huang, a Chinese national widely regarded as a key figure in illegal mining activities ("galamsey") in Ghana.The accused face charges related to illegal mining operations, which have significantly impacted the environment and local livelihoods. Authorities continue to investigate the extent of their involvement as the case garners national attention amid calls for stricter measures against illegal mining.This development underscores the government’s intensified efforts to combat galamsey and protect Ghana’s natural resources.

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Chief Justice Closes 7 Courts in Upper East Amid Bawku Conflict.

Due to heightened security risks surrounding the Bawku conflict, Ghana’s Chief Justice has ordered the closure of seven courts across the Upper East Region, effective October 29, 2024. Courts affected include the High and Circuit Courts in Bolgatanga, and District Courts in Bolgatanga, Zuarungu, Zebilla, Garu, and Bongo. The decision, issued by the Judicial Secretary, aims to protect court personnel, lawyers, and the public as tensions continue to escalate.The directive mandates Court Registrars to secure assets and urges staff to prioritize their safety. This temporary shutdown reflects ongoing efforts by the judiciary to maintain security until conditions improve for safe court operations.

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Jurors in Kasoa Ritual Murder Trial Ordered to Forfeit Allowances.

In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing Kasoa ritual murder trial, the High Court in Accra has directed the jurors involved to forfeit their allowances. This comes after a series of delays attributed to the jurors' absenteeism, which has frustrated the court's attempts to ensure a swift trial. The case involves two teenagers accused of the gruesome murder of a 10-year-old boy, Ishmael Mensah Abdallah, in April 2021 for alleged ritual purposes.The judge’s decision to withhold allowances is seen as a stern measure to address the recurring issue of juror absenteeism, which has been delaying the court process and raising public concerns about the justice system.

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