The Human Rights Division 1 of the Accra High Court has dismissed a judicial review application filed by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo, describing it as an abuse of legal procedure and asserting that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter. Justice Torkornoo, currently facing impeachment proceedings under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, had sought a certiorari order to halt the inquiry. She argued that the process infringed on her fundamental human rights and challenged the legality and constitutionality of the committee overseeing her removal. Her application followed three earlier failed injunction attempts at the Supreme...
WAFCON 2024: Ghana’s Asantewaa, Boakye Earn Spots in CAF’s Team of the Tournament After Bronze Triumph
Ghanaian footballers Grace Asantewaa and Portia Boakye have been selected for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 Best XI, following their standout performances that propelled the Black Queens to a third-place finish in Morocco their first medal since 2016. Asantewaa, who anchored Ghana’s midfield with poise and creativity, was instrumental in driving the team’s attacking play. Her ability to control tempo and distribute the ball with precision earned praise from head coach Kim Lars, who noted her unmatched stamina she played every minute of the tournament, including extra-time matches. Boakye, the team’s captain...
Akwatia By-Election Slated for September 2
The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled Tuesday, September 2, 2025, for the parliamentary by-election in the Akwatia constituency, following the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi. In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 30, the Commission cited Article 112(5) of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates that a by-election be conducted within 60 days of a parliamentary seat being declared vacant. Nomination documents for interested candidates will be accessible for download on the EC’s official website from July 30 through August 13. Completed nomination papers must be submitted in person at the EC’s Demkyembour District Office between Monday,...
GACL Reclaims 16 Acres from McDan After High Court Ruling
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) says it has successfully repossessed more than 16 acres of strategic land near the Kotoka International Airport following a landmark ruling by the Accra High Court in its favour. The judgment, delivered on May 6, 2025, granted GACL full possession and re-entry rights to two parcels of land measuring approximately 10.63 acres and 5.66 acres. The properties, situated near Action Chapel International and adjacent to the airport, had been occupied since 2012 by McDan Shipping Company and Airport Logistics Limited, subsidiaries of the McDan Group of Companies. GACL initiated legal proceedings in February 2025,...
IMF Urges Ghana, Sub-Saharan Countries to Establish Independent Central Banks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has renewed its call for Ghana and other Sub-Saharan African nations to establish operationally independent central banks. According to the Fund, this is a critical step toward ensuring long-term economic growth and maintaining price stability across the region. During the World Economic Outlook update held in the United States, IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas emphasized that central bank independence is fundamental for sound and credible monetary policy. He noted that countries with independent monetary authorities are better positioned to control inflation and respond to economic shocks. “Without operational independence, central banks risk becoming tools of...
Failure to revive Komenda Sugar Factory could be an albatross on our neck – Atta-Mills warns government
The Member of Parliament for Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem (KEEA), Samuel Atta-Mills, has warned that failure by the NDC government to urgently operationalize the Komenda Sugar Factory could become a major political and developmental liability. Mr. Atta-Mills, who has been a consistent advocate for the factory’s revival since the previous Akufo-Addo administration, expressed hope that the Mahama-led government will follow through on its commitment. During a visit to the factory earlier this year, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, outlined government’s plans to restart the factory and provide employment for residents of Komenda and surrounding communities, many of whom have...
Parliamentary Committee Tours Justice Ministry Agencies
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs has commenced a series of familiarization visits to institutions under the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General’s Department (MOJAGD), in line with its oversight mandate under Order 238 of Parliament’s Standing Orders. Led by Chairman Hon. Mahama Shaibu, the Committee began its tour with a meeting with the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Hon. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine. Discussions centered on key operational challenges, notably staff shortages and the need for improved remuneration to boost morale and productivity within the Ministry. The Committee then visited the Legal Aid Commission, where they...
Ghana, Nigeria Reaffirm Diplomatic Ties Amid Tensions
Ghana and Nigeria have reaffirmed their longstanding and cordial relations following high-level diplomatic engagements aimed at addressing recent tensions sparked by inflammatory remarks made by a Nigerian community leader residing in Ghana. A high-level Nigerian delegation led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, arrived in Accra this week on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to engage Ghanaian officials over recent diplomatic concerns. The visit follows widespread controversy triggered by viral remarks allegedly made by an Igbo community leader in Ghana, suggesting the establishment of an “Igbo Kingdom.” The comments provoked public backlash, social...
Government Orders Probe, Condemns Attack on JoyNews Journalist During McDan-linked Demolition
The government has expressed strong disapproval of the reported manhandling of a JoyNews journalist and the alleged abuse of a civilian by a military officer during a demolition operation at a warehouse reportedly connected to businessman Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan. In an official statement released on Wednesday, July 30, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, labeled the conduct of the soldier as “completely intolerable.” He reiterated the Mahama administration’s steadfast support for press freedom and the protection of media personnel “I am directed by President John Dramani Mahama to unequivocally reaffirm his unwavering...
Journalist Assaulted, Detained During Coverage of Demolition Exercise — JoyNews Reports
According to a report from JoyNews, a disturbing incident unfolded on Spintex Road, Accra, during a demolition exercise on Tuesday, July 30, 2025. The media outlet reports that its journalist, Carlos Calony, was physically attacked and unlawfully detained while reporting live from the scene. Calony, accompanied by cameraman Jonathan Mensah Quaye, was on-site conducting interviews when men suspected to be National Security operatives dressed in military attire assaulted them without warning. JoyNews states that Calony was in conversation with a witness when officers allegedly assaulted the civilian and proceeded to hit the journalist in the neck. The situation reportedly intensified...