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Afari-Gyan – Broken Promises & Vote Buying -“All is not well with our Democracy”

A former Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, has expressed deep concerns about Ghana’s democracy, citing broken promises and rampant vote-buying. He emphasised the urgent need for corrective measures, stating that the country is retrogressing in its democratic journey. Dr. Afari-Gyan highlighted the prevalence of electoral malpractices, with politicians prioritising empty promises over […]

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Man faces attempted murder charge after viral video of judge attack

A man accused of attacking a Las Vegas judge in a viral video last week is now facing an attempted murder charge, court records show. Deobra Redden is accused of attacking District Judge Mary Kay Holthus on Wednesday during his sentencing hearing for an attempted battery with substantial bodily harm charge. Holthus ordered Redden back

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Ritual Goes Wrong: Fetish priest ‘mistakenly’ shoots woman dead 

A 22-year-old mother of one, Lydia Boatema, was allegedly shot dead by a fetish priest known as Nana Kwarteng, also called Sampson on New Year’s eve, according to myjoyonline.com report. The incident is said to have occurred as she was returning from a 31st night church service in Abirem, near Kenyasi in Kumasi. Lydia Boatema,

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Sandeep Jalan Writes: Bail matters are inherently different from other Legal Cases

It is said that Bail is Rule and Jail is an exception in Bail Cases. In a Society, which we do call it civilized, a Jail reduces a human being to animal. Jailing is akin to chaining human, where inherent human dignity is imminently lost. A Justice, Judge or a Magistrate, being a reflection of

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Two arrested in connection with assassination attempt on chief

Two brothers have been arrested following an assassination attempt on the newly installed chief of Gomoa Amoanda, Nana Osuapem Kwabudu III and seven elders. The suspects have been identified as Kwame Baah and Kojo Ewudzi, members of the Gomoa Amoanda Royal Family. Reports suggest their two nephews; Safohene Joe and Akwelabi who are accomplices are

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Sulemana Braimah Writes: An Open Letter to Akufo-Addo on Ghana’s Democracy

Dear Mr. President, Happy New Year to you. I wish you the very best this year, which is your last year in power. It is my prayer that in this last year of your leadership, you will offer Ghana the kind of leadership that will let Ghanaians remember you positively and favourably when you leave

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo swears in Three justices to the Supreme Court

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo swears in Three justices to the Supreme Court President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday swore in three justices to the Supreme Court with a charge on them to ensure that their judgments contribute to the orderly development of the nation.  He said the constitution had positioned the Supreme Court

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Oscar Pistorius released on parole 11 years after killing Reeva Steenkamp

Oscar Pistorius released on parole 11 years after killing Reeva Steenkamp Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been freed on parole from a South African jail, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Officials confirmed Pistorius was “at home” on Friday morning, having served half of his more than 13-year sentence. Ms Steenkamp’s mother said

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INSURANCE ACT, 2021 Act 1061

INSURANCE ACT, 2021 Act 1061 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section The Commission 1.    Establishment of the Commission 2.    Objects of the Commission 3.    Functions of the Commission 4.    Guiding principles 5.    Independence of the Commission Governance of the Commission 6.    Governing body of the Commission 7.    Functions of the Board 8.    Duties and liabilities of members of

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LEGAL PROFESSION ACT, 1960 (ACT 32)

LEGAL PROFESSION ACT, 1960 (ACT 32) As amended by ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section PART I—ORGANISATION OF THE PROFESSION 1.    The General Legal Council. 2.    Status of Lawyers. 3.    Qualifications for Enrolment. 4.    Only Graduates of Approved Universities will be Enrolled as from 1971. 5.    Evidence of Citizen’s Qualification Abroad. 6.    The Roll of Lawyers. 7.

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