Ningo Prampram MP, Samuel Nartey George, has criticized the Supreme Court’s handling of legal cases, expressing surprise at the order in which cases are being prioritized. He specifically cited the court’s decision to address the case of South Dayi MP, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, ahead of private legal practitioner, Richard Dela …
Read More »Supreme Court Rejects Injunction Against Parliament’s Ministerial Vetting
The Supreme Court has dismissed a request for an interlocutory injunction aimed at halting Parliament’s vetting of new Ministers selected by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. In a unanimous decision, a five-member panel of the court ruled today that the application was without merit and an abuse of the judicial …
Read More »“We Will Not Backslide on Our Human Rights Records, Let’s Wait for the Decision of the Supreme Court” – President Akufo-Addo on Anti-LGBTQ Bill
President Akufo-Addo has reassured Ghanaians and the international community that Ghana remains committed to upholding human rights and the rule of law, despite the recent passage of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill by Parliament. In a statement addressing concerns raised by the diplomatic community and …
Read More »Supreme Court Dismisses Anas’ Defamation Suit Against Ken Agyapong
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has rejected investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ application for certiorari against Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong. The five-member panel, led by Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, upheld the previous ruling by the High Court. This legal …
Read More »Nigeria: Supreme Court Razed Down by Fire
A devastating incident is unfolding at the Supreme Court building situated within the prominent Three Arms Zone in Abuja, as the structure is currently ablaze. This destructive fire has led to the complete destruction of the offices belonging to three of the esteemed justices of the Supreme Court. The situation …
Read More »Supreme Court Dismisses Minority Injunction Application Against E-levy
The Supreme Court has thrown out the injunction application filed against the e-levy. The apex court also directed the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to keep all records of deductions following the implementation of the electronic transaction levy. In a unanimous ruling, Presiding Judge Nene Amegatcher reading the judgment noted that …
Read More »Supreme Court Ruling That Dep Speakers Can Vote Is Not Surprising – Fmr Prez Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has bemoaned the landmark ruling by the Supreme Court that Deputy Speakers of Parliament can vote while presiding in the house. The Supreme Court in its ruling also said that Deputy Speakers can also count themselves as part of the quorum in determining attendance. The …
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