AG backs CJ’s request for more Supreme Court Justices in his advice to Akufo-Addo

AG backs CJ’s request for more Supreme Court Justices in his advice to Akufo-Addo

The Attorney-General (AG), Godfred Yeboah Dame, has affirmed the constitutionality of the proposal to increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court from the standard 15, echoing that it would enhance the efficiency of justice delivery. His statement follows President Akufo-Addo’s request for the AG’s opinion on Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s plea for additional Supreme Court justices. In her communication to the President, Chief Justice Torkornoo underscored the urgent […]

July 8, 2024 34

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Government will digitise local taxi business soon — Bawumia

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, says the Government will launch the ‘Tap n Go’ system for commercial taxi drivers in the country on August 12, this year. This is to enable commercial taxi drivers to digitise their business, similar to the ride-hailing services operated by Uber, Yango, Bolts and other online transport services. The system will be rolled out collaboratively with the banks […]

July 5, 2024 46

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NPP National Council unanimously endorse Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as Bawumia’s Running Mate

The National Council (NC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has unanimously endorsed Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Energy Minister, as the Running Mate to Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The decision was made during an emergency meeting held on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. Prior to this endorsement, Dr. Bawumia had introduced Dr. Prempeh, who is also the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, to […]

July 5, 2024 50

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Arsenal sign David Raya permanently for £27m after successful loan spell

Arsenal have completed the permanent signing of goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford on a long-term deal. The Gunners have paid £27m for the Spain international, on top of the £3m fee they paid the Bees to take Raya on loan last season. Raya told Arsenal's website: "After a year on loan as a Gunner, I can finally say that I'm an Arsenal player for the coming years. I'm excited to […]

July 5, 2024 36

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MoWAG Warns Public Over Manhandling of Dead Body, It Has Health Implications

The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MoWAG) has issued a warning about the serious implications of mishandling the dead during burial. According to MoWAG, such actions carry significant legal and health consequences. Richard Kofi Jordan, the General Secretary of MoWAG, made this statement in response to reports of improper handling of a corpse by some young people in Asante Akyem, Ashanti Region. He described the behaviour as grossly disrespectful to […]

July 4, 2024 52

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Ayorkor Botchwey promotes AfCFTA at Namibian Trade Event

Accra, July 4, GNA – Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Ms. Shirley A. Botchwey, has made an impassioned case for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), to an audience of hundreds of business leaders in Namibia, and two southern African Presidents and members of their cabinets. Speaking as a special guest at the opening of the Sixth Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAiTEX) Ms. Botchwey said: “It is our responsibility as leaders […]

July 4, 2024 35

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Cape Coast Fisherfolk Protest Land Sale, Urge Government Intervention

Fisherfolk and fishmongers at Bakano in the Cape Coast South municipal of the Central region have furiously registered their displeasure over what they see as state capture. Irate residents, in an interview with the media, demanded a probe into the alleged sale of a parcel of land at Bakano to a private developer. According to them, Bakano is their source of living, but since its surrounding lands have been sold, […]

July 4, 2024 29

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Parliament had no basis entertaining anti-gay bill – Attorney General

The Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame says Parliament should not have entertained the anti-LGBTQ bill based on the provisions in it. According to Mr Dame, the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill imposes charges on the consolidated fund or other public funds, and therefore ought not to have been introduced as a Private Member's Bill. He cited Article 108 of the Constitution to back his stance. Arguing his point […]

July 3, 2024 35

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Ambulance case: Jakpa petitions Chief Justice over alleged bias by trial judge

The third accused in the ongoing ambulance trial, Richard Jakpa, has petitioned the Chief Justice over what he considers as unfair treatment. According to Jakpa, he has been denied basic human rights and certain privileges to which individuals are entitled on numerous occasions during the proceedings. Speaking to JoyNews, he said “Right from the beginning of this trial till today, I have not been treated fairly at all by the […]

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