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Supreme Court Dismisses Dame’s Request for Acting CJ to Step Aside in Key Case

May 6, 2025

The Supreme Court has rejected an objection aimed at disqualifying Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie from the panel adjudicating an injunction concerning the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo. In a unanimous ruling, a five-member panel determined that the objection lacked substance. The request for recusal was submitted by former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah...

Defence Minister Reassures Minority of President Mahama’s Fairness in Chief Justice Suspension Case

May 6, 2025

Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah has offered reassurance to members of the Minority who recently staged a protest advocating for the reinstatement of suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo. He emphasized that President John Dramani Mahama is dedicated to maintaining the rule of law and is not influenced by personal vendettas. In a Facebook update shared...

Minority Leader Slams Chief Justice Suspension as Threat to Judicial Independence

May 5, 2025

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has vehemently denounced President John Mahama’s suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, labeling the action as “a negative reset” that jeopardizes the autonomy of the judiciary. During a protest on Monday, May 5, organized by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) alongside other supportive groups in response to President Mahama’s decision, Afenyo-Markin...