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Ahafo

SkyTrain Case: Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi Pleads Not Guilty, Granted GH₵10 Million Bail

On May 26, 2025, Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), appeared before the Accra High Court to face charges related to the controversial $2 million SkyTrain project. He pleaded not guilty to all charges and was granted bail set at GH₵10 million with two sureties justified by landed properties in Accra. Charges and PleaProfessor Ameyaw-Akumfi faces four charges: Count 1: Conspiracy to commit a crime, to wit, wilfully causing financial loss to the Republic – Not Guilty Count 2: Wilfully causing financial loss to the state – Not Guilty Count 4: Conspiracy to commit a crime, to wit, intentional dissipation of public funds – Not Guilty Count 6: Intentional dissipation of public funds – Not Guilty hese charges stem from a $2 million payment made in 2019 by GIIF to Africa Investor Holdings […]

Ahmad May 26, 2025

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Ahafo

Thaddeus Sory and Godfred Yeboah Dame Engage in Facebook Dispute Over Chief Justice Removal Process

A public exchange between prominent Ghanaian lawyers Thaddeus Sory and Godfred Yeboah Dame has unfolded on Facebook, centering on the petitions to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office. The discourse has brought to light differing perspectives within the legal community regarding the judiciary's independence and the role of legal practitioners in politically sensitive matters. BackgroundThe controversy stems from petitions filed seeking the removal of Chief Justice Torkornoo. Thaddeus Sory, representing parties adverse to the Chief Justice in related litigation, has been vocal in his criticism of the process and the involvement of certain legal figures. Godfred Yeboah Dame, former Attorney-General and current legal representative for the Chief Justice, responded to Sory's remarks, defending his actions and questioning the motivations behind the petitions. Dame's ResponseIn a detailed Facebook post, Dame accused Sory of conducting a campaign of personal attacks and […]

Ahmad May 25, 2025

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Greater Accra

I do not agree threshold for a prima facie case against the CJ is low – Barker-Vormawor

Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Advisor at Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has strongly contested the assertion by a former Deputy Attorney General, Diana Asonaba Dapaah, that the threshold for establishing a prima facie case against the Chief Justice is low. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, Barker-Vormawor argued that, contrary to the Deputy AG’s claims, the threshold is considerably high, and the legal process demands a robust evidentiary basis before such a case can proceed. He maintained that, in his view, the allegations currently levelled against the Chief Justice are substantial and, when considered together, meet the necessary requirements to establish a prima facie case. Barker-Vormawor's remarks come amid growing public debate over the accountability of judicial figures and the integrity of constitutional processes in the country following petitions to the president to remove the Cheif Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo for alleged misconducts. The president […]

Ahmad April 26, 2025

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ASHANTI

NPP threatens protest over suspension of Chief Justice

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly criticized President John Mahama’s suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. In an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, the National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, announced that the party would embark on a series of protests to register their displeasure. “We will agitate, we will demonstrate, and let the whole world know that President Mahama is not the man we know. He is not protecting our democracy, and the judiciary is under attack,” he stated. He emphasized that the suspension is not just a personal affront to Chief Justice Torkornoo but an attack on Ghana’s democracy and the judiciary. On Tuesday, April 22, President Mahama suspended the Chief Justice following consultation with the Council of State and the establishment of a committee to investigate three petitions seeking her removal. In a statement issued […]

Ahmad April 23, 2025

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ASHANTI

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 […]

Ahmad April 23, 2025

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Ahafo

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 […]

Ahmad April 23, 2025

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Greater Accra

upreme Court adjourns injunction application against CJ’s removal to May 6

The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of an injunction application challenging the procedure initiated by President John Dramani Mahama for the potential removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to May 6, 2025. The adjournment followed an announcement by the Presiding Judge, Prof Henrietta Mensah Bonsu, who disclosed that a member of the panel was unavailable. The case was filed by Old Tafo Member of Parliament, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, who is contesting the constitutional process initiated by President Mahama after receiving three petitions seeking the Chief Justice’s removal from office. Mr. Assafuah contends that Chief Justice Torkornoo should have been given an opportunity to respond to the allegations before the President proceeded to consult the Council of State, as required under Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution. He argues that bypassing this step infringes upon her right to a fair […]

Ahmad April 16, 2025

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ASHANTI

Constitution Review Committee receives over 500 proposals from stakeholders

The Constitution Review Committee (CRC), composed of legal and governance experts, is tasked with identifying critical sections of Ghana’s Constitution that require revision to align with the nation’s current democratic and socio-economic realities. As part of its mandate, the CRC is reviewing past recommendations, assessing necessary reforms, and outlining a clear roadmap for implementing effective constitutional amendments.According to Dr. Rainer Akumperigya, the Committee has received written submissions from a broad spectrum of stakeholders. These include notable institutions such as the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), former officials of the Electoral Commission, and various NGOs and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), including the Africa Centre for Energy Policy, with expertise in natural resource governance.From academia, distinguished scholars such as Professors Kwame Gyan, Kofi Quashiga, and Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua of the University of Ghana have also contributed proposals to support the review process. […]

Ahmad April 15, 2025

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