Constitutional Supremacy

Chief Justice defends request for more Supreme Court judges

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has defended her request for additional Supreme Court judges, citing the overwhelming number of cases the apex court handles. Delivering her closing remarks after the hearing of two lawsuits filed by Broadcast Journalist Richard Dela Sky and Researcher Dr. Amanda Odoi against Parliament’s passage of the anti-gay bill, the Chief Justice […]

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IMANI, Kwesi Aning sue AG over appointments of heads of uniformed security services

The IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, and Professor Kwesi Aning of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, have initiated legal proceedings against the Attorney General concerning the appointment processes for leaders of uniformed security agencies. The petitioners have raised issues regarding the practice of new governments discontinuing the tenures of certain institutional heads.

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Case Brief: Ghana Bar Association v. Attorney-General and Abban (Abban Case)

Ghana Bar Association v. Attorney-General and AbbanStatement of fact: The President of the Republic of Ghana nominated Mr Justice Isaac Kobina Abban, a justice of the Supreme Court for approval by Parliament as the Chief Justice. This was done in anticipation of the retirement of the then Chief Justice, Mr Justice P. E. N. K.

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Case Brief: New Patriotic Party v. Attorney-General (31st December Case)

New Patriotic Party v. Attorney-General[1] (31st December Case) Statement of fact: The Government of the National Democratic Congress on 19th December 1993 announced the observation of 31st December 1993 as a public holiday under an existing law, the Public Holidays Law, 1989 (PNDCL 220). This holiday was in commemoration of the 31st December 1981 revolution

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