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The Deputy Minister for Justice and Attorney General Justice Srem-Sai, has counted all the arguments and reliefs made by the suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, at the ECOWAS court in Abuja. It comes amidst the suspended Chief Justice running to the international court after failing to make head way in the local courts including the Supreme Court. Recall that about two weeks ago, the CJ through her lawyers dragged Ghana to the sub-regional court, over her suspension and the subsequent probe by the Justice Gabriel-Scot Pwamang-led committee, constituted by President John Dramani Mahama. The embattled CJ after surprisingly…

The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) and the international online retailer QNET, which has a strong presence in Ghana, have announced a significant partnership to fight against cross-border organised crime, including human trafficking, recruitment scams, and financial crimes disguised under the QNET name. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) includes a detailed four-point commitment of detection and investigation aims at thoroughly investigating criminal activities against Ghanaian citizens and the economy that use the QNET brand. It also includes the prosecution of individuals and groups involved in illegal activities, raising public awareness about the dangers of these crimes, and providing education…

A Supreme Court Justice, Issifu Omoro Tanko Amadu, is pushing the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs to finally settle the ongoing Ga Mantse chieftaincy dispute. Justice Tanko, who also heads the Judicial Training Institute, expressed his shock and concern that both the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs have failed to make a clear ruling, allowing a sensitive dispute to fester and create a potential for conflict. “We need the Judicial Committee of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs to reach a conclusion and stop managing this sensitive litigation in such a manner, so it doesn’t appear that…

…as Government Moves To Tackle Over 500 Pending Cases The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has issued a stern charge to the nation’s judicial committees, urging them to swiftly resolve the country’s mounting chieftaincy disputes. The call comes as the government grapples with over 500 pending cases that, according to the Minister, are fueling conflicts and undermining traditional authority across Ghana. Speaking at the close of a two-day capacity-building workshop for legal counsels of the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs, Minister Ibrahim stressed the need for prompt action, stating, “delays in resolving these cases…

In a stunning twist of fate, a carefully orchestrated impersonation plot to swindle a high-profile member of the Council of State has come crashing down, leading to the arrest and charging of three brothers. The accused, led by 40-year-old businessman Nurudeen Abdul Ganew, allegedly posed as Professor Joshua Alabi, a prominent National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart, to defraud a senior political figure. Ganew and his two siblings, Nurudeen Rashid and Nurudeen Gafaru, are now facing the music. They have been jointly charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, with Ganew facing additional counts of impersonation and defrauding by false pretences.…

…Youth Age Limit Vetoed to Secure Victory at Primaries. Decision to keep 40-year age cap on youth wing seen as part of a grand scheme to protect existing power structures and consolidate influence for former Vice President. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has shamelessly prioritised self-interest over the collective good of its members. In a shocking display of disregard for generational change, delegates at the party’s National Delegates Conference on Saturday overwhelmingly rejected a motion to redefine the age limit for its youth wing, effectively killing a chance for a new generation to rise. The deafening “NO” from delegates at…

 ‘Kickback’ Scheme, Monumental Losses and Abuse of Processes. A shocking new report by The New Republic exposes a web of corruption and incompetence at the heart of the Nana Akufo-Addo/Mahamudu Bawumia administration, revealing how the state-sponsored scheme, ‘Gold For Oil’ allegedly bled the nation dry. At the center of the storm is a monumental financial loss of GH¢2.137 billion from the now-scrapped Gold for Oil (G4O) programme, a staggering debt that sources say is directly linked to an illicit kickback scheme orchestrated by the country’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamoud Bawumiah. The scandal involved, BOST, NPA and some owners of BDCs…

Brutal Audit Report Reveals. It seems Ghana’s National Cathedral isn’t just a monument to faith; it’s a monument to financial malfeasance. A recent audit report has unearthed a trail of shady transactions that cast a long shadow over the project, with former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the center of the storm. The revelation is stark and simple: The government, through the Ministry of Finance, shelled out a stunning GH₵15.7 million to Sir David Adjaye & Associates Limited before a single contract was signed. This wasn’t a clerical error; it was a year-long series of payments, made between September…

In a bold move towards educational inclusivity, the President of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has extended the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy to 60 handpicked private schools, showcasing his unwavering commitment to equal access to quality education for all. This latest development signals a significant expansion of the Free SHS initiative first initiated during the Akufo-Addo administration in 2017. The decision to include private educational institutions in this progressive policy framework is expected to not only alleviate overcrowding in public schools but also enhance educational accessibility and reduce regional educational disparities at the secondary level. This strategic policy…

…Drama Unfolds in GH¢49 Million Embezzlement Case. In a dramatic twist to the ongoing high-profile GH¢49 million National Signals Bureau (NSB) embezzlement case, veteran legal practitioner Samuel Atta Akyea has publicly spoken out after one of his clients, Mildred Donkor, shockingly terminated his services. The seasoned lawyer, known for his no-nonsense approach, told journalists he was completely “unfazed” by the decision, stating he would never “impose” himself on a client. The courtroom drama erupted when Mildred Donkor, a key defendant in the case, informed the judge in no uncertain terms that she was getting a new lawyer. “I wish to…