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Ahafo

Supreme Court Dismisses Injunction Against Chief Justice’s Impeachment Process

The Supreme Court has dismissed an injunction application aiming to halt the impeachment proceedings against Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo. This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal and political discourse surrounding the judiciary's independence. Background On May 6, 2025, the Supreme Court, in a 3-2 majority decision, dismissed the injunction application filed by Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Member of Parliament for Old Tafo. The application sought to stop the suspension of Chief Justice Torkornoo by President John Dramani Mahama. The court's panel was presided over by Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, with Justices Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi and Tanko Amadu forming the majority. Justices Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu and Ernest Gaewu dissented . Legal Arguments and Court's Rationale The applicant's counsel, former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, raised an objection regarding Justice Baffoe-Bonnie's participation, citing potential bias due to his role as […]

Ahmad May 21, 2025

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EASTERN

Supreme Court to Rule on Akwatia MP’s Fate on April 30

The Supreme Court of Ghana is set to deliver a crucial ruling on April 30 regarding the status of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akwatia. The case revolves around a Koforidua High Court’s decision that barred Kumi from holding himself as an MP and later found him guilty of contempt for defying the injunction.Kumi's lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, argued that the High Court judge erred by relying on a news article instead of an official gazette notification from the Electoral Commission (EC) when making its decision. He also claimed that the court ignored their pending applications to challenge its jurisdiction and still convicted Kumi for contempt.However, the lawyer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Henry Boakye Yiadom, disagreed, stating that there was no legal requirement for a hard copy of the gazette […]

Muhammad Saminu March 29, 2025

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General

IMANI Cautions Mahama: Don’t Sack IGP Dampare

Prominent members of IMANI Africa, including Vice President Kofi Bentil and Founding President Franklin Cudjoe, have warned President John Dramani Mahama against dismissing the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.Kofi Bentil, in a Facebook post, compared the situation to the controversial removal of former Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo under the previous government. He urged Mahama to avoid repeating past mistakes and respect due process. Bentil emphasized that Dr. Dampare has been professional and effective in his role, and removing him without cause would set a bad precedent.Franklin Cudjoe also defended Dampare’s leadership, calling him a "consummate professional" who has significantly improved the Ghana Police Service. He stressed the need to prioritize competence over political interests, warning that Ghana must not sacrifice professionalism for partisanship.Both IMANI leaders called on Mahama to wait for the Supreme Court’s ruling on May 7, […]

Edem 4Style March 13, 2025

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Ahafo

Mahama Faces Backlash Over Anti-LGBTQ Bill U-Turn.

President John Dramani Mahama is under fire from Assin South MP, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, for allegedly backtracking on his campaign promise to pass the Family Values Bill.Rev. Fordjour, a strong advocate for the bill, accused Mahama of betraying Ghanaians by suggesting the promotion of family values through education rather than legislation. Speaking in an interview, he expressed plans to reintroduce the bill in Parliament, highlighting its legality as confirmed by the Supreme Court and its importance in safeguarding Ghanaian cultural norms.The MP emphasized the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) unwavering support for the bill and criticized Mahama for shifting focus after gaining an overwhelming parliamentary majority. He vowed that the bill would return to the legislative floor and urged Ghanaians to hold the President accountable for what he called a breach of trust.

Edem 4Style January 17, 2025

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Greater Accra

Tension Rises in Parliament Over Vacant Seats.

In a dramatic session of Ghana's Parliament, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament (MPs) caused a stir by occupying the majority side of the House, traditionally reserved for the New Patriotic Party (NPP). This unusual action took place amidst the ongoing legal debate concerning vacant parliamentary seats and heightened the political tension between the two major parties.The NDC’s move follows a controversial Supreme Court ruling regarding MPs retaining their seats. As the legal battle over the vacant seats drags on, the NDC MPs attempted to symbolically claim majority status, an action seen as politically charged. The situation escalated with the absence of NPP MPs from the House, leading to heated discussions about the implications of the Supreme Court's decisions and its effect on the balance of power.The development has raised questions about the stability and future of the […]

Edem 4Style October 24, 2024

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