Former President Mahama’s push for reforms in Ghana’s Judiciary described as mere ”political talk”
Former President John Dramani Mahama has stressed the need for judicial reforms to restore absolute trust and confidence in the country’s justice delivery system. Mr. Mahama noted that the reforms are necessary due to the diminishing public trust in the Judiciary which must be the backbone of democracy and the rule of law in the […]
‘Wee’ law: Three arms of govt must respect each other’s decisions – Speaker Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin, has said that there was the need for the three arms of government to work together and respect each other’s decisions on national issues. “In cases of doubt, it is important to consult before giving finality to whatever decision the other arm wants to take. “And I […]
Ghana Bar Association says attacks on Judiciary are slanderous
By: Ewurabena Paha The Ghana Bar Association, says current public attacks on the Judiciary, and particularly, Judges are slanderous and disrespectful. Speaking at the 41st Remembrance Service of the three murdered High Court Judges in Accra, President of the Association, Yaw Acheampong Boafo, said the development is shameful, because those in the act are members […]
Mahama chastises General Legal Council saying its actions are not good omen for Ghana’s future legal practice
Former President John Dramani Mahama has descended heavily on the General Legal Council (GLC), saying tying the hands of would-be lawyers behind them is not a good omen for the future of legal practice in Ghana. He said it will be difficult to raise “confident, independent and creative” lawyers if they cannot contest what he […]
