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Anti-Gay Bill: Expedite action on two pending Cases – Parliament to Chief Justice

Lawyers of Parliament have formally requested the Chief Justice to fast-track track expedited hearing of two pending cases that relate to the Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, also known as the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill. The request which was in the form of a petition filed on Friday, March 28, by Sory@Law, Barristers and Solicitors […]

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Supreme Court dismisses Dafeamakpor’s interlocutory injunction

The Supreme Court has dismissed an interlocutory injunction filed by Rockson-Nelson Dafeamakpor, the Plaintiff, who sought a restraining order to stop the Speaker of Parliament from approving some ministerial nominees. The Court, presided over by Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, said there was no basis to prevent Parliament from approving the President’s ministerial

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Supreme Court to hear Dafeamakpor’s writ against Parliament from approving ministers today

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The Supreme Court will later today Wednesday, March 27, 2024, hear a writ filed by Member of Parliament for South Dayi Rockson-Nelson Etse K. Dafeamekpor is asking the Apex Court to restrain the Speaker of Parliament and the Chamber from vetting and approving some ministers of State referred to the House for consideration and

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Supreme Court adjourns Mahama Ayariga vs Ken Ofori-Atta case to May 8

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The Supreme Court has adjourned to May 8, judgement on a suit filed by MP for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, against former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta challenging the legality of the establishment of the Ghana Financial Stability Fund. Judgement on the case was set for today March 13, 2024 but the court said it

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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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