Supreme Court ruling against Assin North MP draws mixed reactions
The annulment of the election of James Gyakye Quayson by the Supreme Court as Member of Parliament, MP, for Assin North in the Central Region has been received by residents with mixed reaction. Some contend the court issues has stifled development and hoped the annulment will pave the way for by-election. Speaking to our Central […]
NPP hails Supreme Court decision to declare Assin North 2020 parliamentary election null and void
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has hailed the Supreme Court’s declaration of the Assin North 2020 parliamentary election as null and void. The NPP Director of Elections, Mr. Evans Nimako, commenting on the Supreme Court’s ruling, said the decision by Ghana’s apex court is a vindication of the party’s long-held position that […]
James Quayson’s election as MP for Assin North unconstitutional – Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court has declared as unconstitutional the election of James Gyakye Quayson as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North in the Central Region, In a unanimous decision Wednesday morning (May 17, 2023), a seven-member panel of the Supreme Court ordered Parliament to expunge the name of Mr Quayson as MP. It was […]
SC to determine fate of Assin North MP May 17
The Supreme Court has set May 17 for judgment in a suit challenging the eligibility of restrained MP for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson in contesting as a Parliamentarian in the 2020 elections. A resident of Assin Breku, Michael Ankomah-Nimfah brought the suit against Mr. Gyakye Quayson urging the court to declare his election as […]
Apply the law without fear or favour – President Akufo-Addo charges new Justices
By: Mercy Darko President Akufo-Addo has charged Justices of the Supreme Court to ensure strict application of the laws of the land without fear or favour. He indicated that the Judiciary, as the third arm of government, has the mandate and responsibility to protect individual liberties and fundamental human rights of citizens. The President made […]
Supreme Court to deliver judgement on MMDCE’s tenure on March 29
By: Beatrice Oppon The Supreme Court is to deliver judgment on March 29 on a suit filed by Member of Parlaiment (MP) for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor challenging the constitutionality of the continued stay in office of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) after the expiration of their tenure. The Court was expected to […]
Disregard reports of Supreme Court compelling Anas to appear in court without face beads – Lawyers
Lawyers for undercover Journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas have asked the public to disregard fake reportage circulating in the media that Anas has been ordered by the Supreme Court or is being compelled by the Supreme Court to appear in court without his trademark, face beads. In a statement, the lawyers said Anas may decide to […]
Mahama chastises General Legal Council saying its actions are not good omen for Ghana’s future legal practice
Former President John Dramani Mahama has descended heavily on the General Legal Council (GLC), saying tying the hands of would-be lawyers behind them is not a good omen for the future of legal practice in Ghana. He said it will be difficult to raise “confident, independent and creative” lawyers if they cannot contest what he […]
Supreme Court affirms decision of Winneba High Court on reinstatement of Professor Avoke as VC of UEW
The Supreme Court has affirmed the decision of the Winneba High Court which ordered the reinstatement of the dismissed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, Professor Mawutor Avoke. The High Court, presided over by Justice Aboagye Tandoh, on February 20, 2022, also ordered the UEW to reinstate five principal officers of the University who […]
We remain more determined despite dismissal of E-levy injunction application – Tamale South MP
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Three Minority Members in Parliament who filed an injunction application at the Supreme Court say they remain more determined than before in their pursuit of justice despite the Court’s dismissal of the injunction against the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-levy). Ghana’s Apex Court on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, unanimously dismissed an injunction application […]
