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THE NEUTRAL ARBITER PARADOX IN GHANAIAN ELECTIONS: A CASE FOR CONSTITUTIONAL REFORMS TO CURTAIL THE VOTING RIGHTS OF ELECTION OFFICIALS AND SUPERIOR COURT JUSTICES?

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By Her Honour Judge Sedinam Awo Kwadam (Mrs.), Circuit Court 7 Accra, Ghana. LLM. Candidate, International Criminal Law and Justice, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Accra, Ghana. 25th January, 2025.   ABSTRACT Article 42 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana guarantees universal adult suffrage, ensuring that all citizens aged […]

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Rev. Kusi Boateng suffers 3rd defeat against Ablakwa as Court of Appeal throws him out

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The Court of Appeal has thrown out an application filed by Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, Secretary to the board of Trustees of the National Cathedral project. The suit sought to restrain the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa from discussing him concerning the National Cathedral project. Before Wednesday’s ruling, the founder and

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Kusi Boateng’s appeal: Ablakwa’s lawyers accuse CJ of bias in reconstitution of panel

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Lawyers of Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa have accused the Chief Justice of bias in reconstituting a panel to hear an appeal filed against the North Tongu Member of Parliament. The appeal has been filed by Rev Victor Kusi Boateng challenging the decision of the High Court to dismiss a contempt of court proceeding against Mr Ablakwa.

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Kwaku Azar raises Questions Over Constitutional Power Following CJ’s Panel Reshuffling

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1. According to the A-G’s press release, the Court gave directions to the parties in January 2024. 2. The parties complied and a hearing was listed for May 2024. 3. In May, “the panel for the hearing of the appeal was reconstituted by the Honourable Chief Justice in exercise of her powers under the Constitution,

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Chief Justice did no wrong with changes on Opuni’s appeal panel – AG

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The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice has debunked reports that the Chief Justice contravened Article 157(3) of the 1992 Constitution in the changes she made to the panel handling the appeal of the former Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni. The AG’s office, in a press release

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NDC calls out Supreme Court for bias in scheduling of political cases

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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has voiced concerns regarding the scheduling of political cases by the Chief Justice. In a press release issued by the NDC today, March 27, 2024, they expressed apprehension over certain decisions made by the Supreme Court, alleging “palpable bias” in the arrangement of cases with political ramifications. These concerns arise

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Case Brief: Akufo – Addo and Others v. Quarshie- Idun and Others

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Statement of Fact: Three plaintiffs, each of whom was a lawyer, sued the Chief Justice, the Judicial Secretary and the General Legal Council. They complained that through the conduct of the defendants, that is, by the issue of certain circulars to judicial officers, they had been denied their right to audience as Barristers in the

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Case Brief: Tsatsu Tsikata v. Chief Justice & Attorney-General(Empanelling of the Bench by CJ Case)

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Statement of Fact: Tsatsu Tsikata v. Chief Justice & Attorney-General[1] (Empanelling of the Bench by CJ Case) Statement of Fact: In February 2002, the Supreme Court gave a 5-4 ruling in favour of the plaintiff. The Attorney-General who is a defendant in the present case filed a Motion for Review. Before the motion could be

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