Mahama Inaugurates Three New Supreme Court Justices, Calls for Constitutional Integrity
President Mahama swears in three Supreme Court justices, emphasising judicial independence and public trust in Ghana's legal system.
Citizen challenges President over vacant Council of State seat left by ex-Chief Justice Akuffo
A private citizen has filed a Supreme Court suit arguing the President breached constitutional duty by failing to appoint a replacement for former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo's Council seat.
Chief Justice's partisan remarks risk judicial independence, analysts warn
Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's comments praising the current administration raise questions about the Judiciary's neutrality in Ghana's polarised political environment.
Former Auditor-General warns Chief Justice over institutional visits, raises judicial independence concerns
Daniel Yaw Domelevo cautions Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to limit engagements with state bodies to protect Judiciary's independence and neutrality perception.
Judicial Service Defends Chief Justice's Remarks as Made in Good Faith
Ghana's Judicial Service has issued a statement defending comments made by the Chief Justice, asserting they were intended constructively.
Amidu warns against premature conclusions on Supreme Court's OSP ruling
Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu cautions public and media to await full judgment details before interpreting significant constitutional decision.
Public Tribunals Are Constitutional, Says Supreme Court Nominee Forson
Anthony Forson Jnr defends establishment of public tribunals, citing Ghana's 1992 Constitution during Parliamentary vetting.
Ghana's Legal Vacation Debate: Can Justice Wait Until September?
A constitutional clash emerges over whether courts should halt criminal trials during August's legal vacation, raising questions about fairness and judicial power.
Supreme Court allows selective case hearings during legal vacation despite equality concerns
Ghana's Supreme Court has dismissed an MP's bid to stop priority criminal trials during the legal vacation, but acknowledged differential treatment of cases.
Oppong Nkrumah eyes Supreme Court review after injunction dismissal on legal vacation trials
The Ofoase-Ayirebi MP hints at seeking review after court rejects bid to halt criminal trials during August-September legal vacation.
Supreme Court to decide fate of judges sitting during legal vacation
Ghana's Supreme Court rules today on whether criminal trials can proceed during legal vacation when lawyers are unavailable.
Supreme Court to decide on Chief Justice's legal vacation order next week
Ghana's top court will rule Friday on whether the Chief Justice can compel judges to hear criminal cases during the legal vacation.