Asante Kwaku Berko, a dual citizen of the United States and Ghana, will be arraigned in federal court in Brooklyn today before Magistrate Judge Lois Bloom on an indictment charging him with violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and money laundering for bribing Ghanaian government officials to secure a power plant deal and […]
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo has declared her support for the maiden edition of the Democracy Cup Match, scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium. Justice Torkonoo made this declaration when Mr. Cletus Avoka, Member of Parliament for Zebilla East Constituency, on behalf of Parliament,
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We tend to act in these matters as if we inhabit this legal universe alone or do not share a common legal tradition with many other countries. In every one of those countries, where the Constitution names only a minimum but is silent on the upper limit of the apex court, the Constitution either says
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The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) is demanding that the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, immediately withdraw the Bill on speed limit exemptions for Members of Parliament and Ministers. BPS has expressed concern over the amendments made to the Road Regulations Act LI 2180, which was subsequently laid before Parliament. In a statement dated
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Two books, which deal with best practices in criminal investigations and the rights of suspects, have been launched at Nsawam in the Eastern Region. The books, titled “Practical Guide on Criminal Investigations”, and “Know Your Rights as a Suspect”, were authored by Detective Sergeant Modestus Amevor, a criminal investigator with the Ghana Police Service. The
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Did you know that Ghana’s current Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo, was once the victim of a harrowing armed robbery? This little-known incident from 2016 not only sheds light on the personal experiences of one of Ghana’s most prominent legal figures but also offers a unique perspective on our justice system. Let’s delve into this extraordinary
The Tema Circuit Court ‘B’ has sentenced Yussif Awuni, a 33-year-old articulated truck driver, to a fine of Gh₵1,200 and one day imprisonment for careless and inconsiderate driving. Awuni, who pleaded with the presiding judge, Mrs. Klorlor Okai Mills, for leniency, would serve nine months imprisonment if he defaulted on honouring the fine. The accused
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The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has launched a new software for the Independent Examination Committee (IEC) of the General Legal Council (GLC), the body mandated to conduct examinations for professional law students and admission to the Ghana School of Law. The new software, which includes a website and examination portal, centralises all activities
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The Judge presiding over the case involving Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa has barred media commentary on the ongoing criminal proceedings. This according to Justice Afia Serwah Asare Botwe is related to what she believes are borderline contemptuous commentary passed on evidence submitted in court. Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe before making the order expressed concern
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Democracy & Development Fellow at CDD-Ghana, Prof. Kwaku Asare is demanding the removal of Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo, from office. This comes after Madam Torkornoo, in a letter, submitted five names to President Akufo-Addo for nomination to the Supreme Court. Among other things, the Chief Justice cited the heavy workload and numerous pending cases as
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