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Kennedy Agyapong apologizes to CJ, Magistrates Association
Add a CommentNew Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong has rendered an unqualified apology to the Chief Justice (CJ) and the Magistrates Association of Ghana who have been offended for his “uncomplimentary” comments made in response … Read more →
No judge should pay ‘thank you money’ – CJ warns
Add a CommentAddressing judges and magistrates at their 37th annual general meeting in Accra Wednesday, Ms Akuffo described the practice as “insidious”, indicating it is detrimental to the fight against corruption. “I know this practice has persisted over a long period, but I … Read more →
Go vent your frustration on CJ – Presidency to Lawyer of suspended Judges
Add a CommentThe Director of Communications at the Presidency, Mr Eugene Arhin has explained that, the Presidency cannot be blamed, if there was an error in Wednesday’s announcement of the suspension of some four High Court justices, in relation to bribery and … Read more →
CJ breaks silence on EC bosses’ probe
Add a CommentChief Justice Sophia A.B. Akuffo has officially confirmed that she has set up a committee to investigate allegations brought against the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Charlotte Osei and her two deputies – Amadu Sulley, in-charge of Operations and … Read more →
Lawyers beg CJ to restore wearing of wigs
Add a CommentTHE ASHANTI Regional branch of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has appealed to Chief Justice Georgina Theodora Wood to immediately restore the wearing of wigs by judges and lawyers during court sittings. According to the lawyers, the wearing of wigs … Read more →
CJ in kidnapping saga: Minister approval in limbo
Add a CommentThe minority in parliament – the New Patriotic Party – is leading a crusade to get the house to reject the nomination of National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Nkwanta North in the Volta Region, John Oti … Read more →
‘Minister’ caught in CJ death threat
Add a CommentDeputy Minister-designate for Local Government and Rural Development, John Oti Bless, who doubles as National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Nkwanta North in the Volta Region, is in hot waters following what has been described as ‘reckless … Read more →
AG, CJ dragged to Supreme Court
Add a CommentA private legal practitioner has dragged the Attorney General and the Chief Justice (CJ) to the Supreme Court over the increment of Court fees which he describes as “astronomical” in the country. Mr. Mathias Kwasi Yakah. a Tema based lawyer … Read more →
CJ denies Prez. Mahama’s probe order
Add a CommentThe Judicial Service has denied claim by some National Democratic Congress (NDC) appointees that President John Mahama had directed the Chief Justice (CJ) to investigate allegations of abuse of office and corruption levelled against the boss of the Commission on … Read more →
CJ says corruption situation in Ghana at tipping point
Add a CommentThe Chief Justice, Mrs Georgina Theodora Wood, has decried the level of corruption and the pervasive abuse of state resources by individuals and institutions entrusted with public funds. That situation, she said, had created serious doubts in the minds of … Read more →
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