Oppong Nkrumah congratulates President Akufo-Addo on Supreme Court victory
Following the verdict by the Supreme Court on Thursday, March 4, 2021, some government officials have taken to the social media, to congratulate President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on his affirmation as President of the Republic of Ghana. On his Twitter page, Information Minister-designate Kojo Oppong Nkrumah wrote, “We celebrate the hard work of the […]
President Akufo- Addo content with Supreme Court Verdict
President Akufo-Addo says his victory in the December 2020 presidential election has finally been guaranteed. In a Tweet shortly after the Supreme Court judgment, he said the ruling, affirmed his victory in the presidential election. This comes on the heels of the Supreme Court’s unanimous dismissal of John Dramani Mahama petition challenging the validity of […]
Nigeria to begin Covid-19 vaccination rollout
Flagbearer of National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 Presidential Election, Mr John Dramani Mahama, says he disagrees with the process of trial and ruling of the Supreme Court in the Election Petition. “Much as I am aware that we are legally bound by the decision of the Supreme Court, I disagree with the process […]
Nana Akufo-Addo affirmed as validly elected President in 2020 elections
The Supreme Court has affirmed President Akufo-Addo as the constitutionally elected President of Ghana. This follows a unanimous decision of the seven-member panel of judges to dismiss the election petition filed by the 2020 Presidential candidate of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama. According to the Apex Court, the petitioner failed to adduce evidence to support […]
The perceived agenda of the LGBTQI+
NEWS COMMENTARY ON PERCEIVED AGENDA OF THE LGBTQI+ All through its print and electronic media, Ghana has been abuzz with impassioned and well-reasoned discussions touching on whether to permit the promotion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and other related practices in the country or not. The prevailing viewpoint of leading religious, political and […]
NDC urges calm ahead of Election Petition judgment
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on its supporters and sympathisers to remain calm in the run-up to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the December 2020 Election Petition on Thursday, March 4, 2021. The country’s apex court is expected to deliver judgment on a petition filed by John Dramani Mahama, NDC’s Flag bearer […]
Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on 2020 Election Petition tomorrow
The Supreme Court has set tomorrow, March 4 for judgment on the 2020 Presidential election petition. Counsel for the petitioner, Tsatsu Tsikata was directed to file his closing address before the close of day on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. The court had initially ordered all the parties in the petition to file their closing addresses by […]
Judicial Service cautions media to refrain from inciting hate against justices
The Judicial Service has cautioned media houses to refrain from publishing statements that incite “anger, hate and passion” against the justices presiding over the election petition case. The Service’s caution, which was contained in a statement, comes on the back of what it calls a “flurry of statements and speeches” directed at justices hearing the […]
Supreme Court discharges Dr. Dominic Ayine over contemptuous comments in 2020 election petition hearing
A former Deputy Attorney General and member of the legal team of the Petitioner, John Dramani Mahama in the 2020 Election Petition at the Supreme Court, Dr Dominic Ayine has been discharged of contempt after showing remorse and rendering an unqualified apology to the Supreme Court for his scandalous comments. The Court said it is […]
Accept election petition outcome – Justice Atuguba advises Ghanaians
A retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice William Atuguba, has admonished Ghanaians to embrace the outcome of the 2020 presidential election petition in good faith. He said in the event that a section of the people were aggrieved by the verdict of the apex court, their actions must be within the confines of the […]
Supreme Court to hear another review application today
The Supreme Court will today hear another review application of the Petitioner, John Dramani Mahama to reopen his case in the ongoing 2020 Election Petition. On February 16, the Court unanimously dismissed the Petitioner’s application to have his case reopened for a subpoena to be issued and directed at the Electoral Commission Chairperson,Mrs, Jean Mensa,to […]
Our witnesses won’t testify – EC, Akufo-Addo
The witness for the Electoral Commission (EC) in the 2020 election petition (EC), Mrs Jean Mensa, who is also the Chairperson of the EC, will not give any evidence, lawyers for the EC have indicated to the Supreme Court. Lead counsel for the EC, Mr Justin Amenuvor, told the apex court that his client, (EC), […]
Petitioner in Election 2020 files third witness statement
The Petitioner in the Election 2020 Petition Trial has filed another witness statement at the Supreme Court. The witness statement of Mr Robert Joseph Mettle-Nunoo was filed on Thursday, January 4, 2021. This brings to three, witness statements filed so far by the Petitioner, Mr John Dramani Mahama, former President and Election 2020 Presidential Candidate […]
Election Petition: Supreme Court plays video on Asiedu Nketia
The Supreme Court continues cross-examination of the petitioner’s first witness in the 2020 election petition. Mr Asiedu Nketia was last Friday cross-examined by counsel for the Electoral Commission (EC), the first respondent, Mr Justin Amenuvor. Also, a video, allegedly involving Mr Asiedu Nketia, is played in open court today to enable the court to ascertain […]
