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Chief Justice’s recommendation of judges to Supreme Court unconstitutional – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the Chief Justice’s decision to recommend judges for nomination to the Supreme Court, describing the proposal as unconstitutional. Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo has proposed five judges to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for nomination to the Supreme Court to manage the high volume of current cases. During…

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Akufo-Addo packing courts with NPP loyalists to escape accountability – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of appointing loyalists of the New Patriotic Party to the country’s courts to have control of the judiciary and escape post-regime accountability. This follows Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo’s recommendation of five judges to be appointed as Supreme Court Judges. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, General…

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Ghana U-19 volleyball team secures qualification for 2024 World Volleyball Championships

The Ghana U-19 men’s volleyball team put up a stellar performance to claim silver at the just-ended 2024 men’s U-19 Nations Volleyball Championship, which took place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The second place finished has secured the team qualification for the 2024 Volleyball World Championships slated for China later this year. The young and gallant…

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Let recent disturbances in Kenya guide your decisions – Bagbin tells executives, Parliament

By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has admonished the government and its appointees, Members of Parliament (MPs) as well as other policymakers to be guided by the recent happenings in faraway Kenya. He explained that the recent youth reprisal attacks in Kenya must serve as a wake-up…

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‘Pleasant, focused and goal-oriented, she was a consummate professional’ – Mahama on Mawuena Dumor

Former President John Mahama has described one of his former appointees, Mawuena Adzo Dumor, as a pleasant, focused, and goal-oriented person. In a heartfelt tribute, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer appreciated the former MTN Ghana corporate head as “a consummate professional.” “We memorialise the life and legacy of a remarkable daughter, sister, and beloved…

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Majority caucus backs Opoku-Prempeh as Bawumia’s running mate – Afenyo-Markin

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has confirmed that the majority caucus fully supports Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s decision to select Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as his running mate for the upcoming December elections. The confirmation comes following a private meeting between Afenyo-Markin and Dr Bawumia on Friday, June 28, held at the Vice President’s residence. The…

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National NPP retains Ejisu seat as Kwabena Boateng polls 55.8%: Turnout 49.1%

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has successfully retained the Ejisu parliamentary seat with its candidate, Kwabena Boateng, polling 27,782 or 55.79% in Tuesday’s by-election. His closest contender Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, a former Member of Parliament for the area who ran as an independent candidate, secured 21,536 votes or 43.24%. Total turnout was 49.1%. Esther Osei…

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