Former Chief Executive of Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Stephen Opuni has rejected all the 27 charges leveled against him by the state. He told the Accra High court on Monday that he is not guilty of causing financial loss to the state, when he first appeared in court in what is predicted to be a … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA), has expressed worry over the poor working and service conditions of judges in the country. According to the Association, judges within the country deserve more than they currently receive as conditions of service. The association in recent times has been complaining about the lack of accommodation and proper residential facilities. … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association has condemned outrightly the lynching and burning of a military Captain serving at Denkyira-Obuasi in the Central Region by some youth. The Association says the act is an affront to the country’s democracy and must not be tolerated. The deceased, Captain Maxwell Mahama was attacked by some townfolks who claim it … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association has condemned the killing of a military officer, Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama, in Diaso in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region and has called on the security agencies to respond to the general lawlessness prevailing in the country. A statement signed by National President Benson Nutsukpui called on … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association has described as “shocking” the “tragic” and “horrific” lynching of an army Captain at Diaso in Denkyira Obuasi in the Central Region on Monday. The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has taken over the entire town following the gruesome murder of Captain Maxwell Mahama by the townsfolk. Captain Mahama was lynched on … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has expressed regret about the discharge of the Delta Force 8 who were standing trial for aiding the escape of 13 of their members from lawful custody. Senior State Attorney Marie Louise-Simmons advised prosecutors to drop charges against the accused persons because of lack of evidence against them. Subsequently on … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has criticized the decision to release eight members of pro New Patriotic Party (NPP) vigilante group, Delta Force who were standing trail for allegedly storming a Kumasi Circuit Court and freeing other members of the group who were also standing trial for a separate offence. The after the Principal State Attorney … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) and four other bodies have condemned last Thursday’s attack on the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Circuit Court by members of the Delta Force, a political vigilante group aligned to the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The four are the Christian Council of Ghana, the National Peace Council, the Ghana Trades Union … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) and four other entities have condemned last Thursday’s attack on the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Circuit Court by members of the Delta Force, a political vigilante group aligned to the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The four are the Christian Council of Ghana, the National Peace Council, the Ghana Trades Union … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has condemned Thursday’s raid at a Kumasi Circuit Court by New Patriotic Party (NPP) vigilante group Delta Force. In a release issued and signed by its executives, the GBA described the situation as sickening and horrifying and called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to re-arrest all the 13 … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has raised red flags on the independence of the judiciary following the attack on a Kumasi Circuit court by members of the Delta Force, a private security arm within the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP). The GBA described the attack Thursday as sickening, and fears this is creating room for … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA), has condemned a violent attack on the Kumasi Circuit Court by some youth said to be members of the New Patriotic Party-affiliated vigilante group, Delta Force. According to the Association, the Inspector General of Police must thoroughly investigate the matter and bring the culprits to book. Some members of the … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has expressed shock at Thursday’s show of bravado by vigilante group Delta Force at the KMA Circuit Court. The group, members of which are affiliated with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), stormed the Court and literally set free some of their members who are standing trial for assaulting a … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association has described as “sickening and horrifying” news about the forceful release of the members of Delta Force who were standing trial for their attack of the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council. In a statement jointly signed by the Association President Benson Nutsukpui and General Secretary Justin Amenuvor, the Association said such “glorification … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has expressed shock at reports and video recording which have gone viral alleging members of the supposed ‘Delta Force’ have attacked the circuit court in Kumasi earlier today to free 13 members of the said group who were otherwise remanded by the court. A statement signed by the National President … Read more
The Ghana Bar Associated has charged the incoming Nana Akufo-Addo Administration to deal ruthlessly with the issue of illegal mining popularly known as ‘galamsey’ when it assumes office on January 7, 2017. The Association of Lawyers believes the galamsey operation has led to an indiscriminate and rampant pollution of the country’s water bodies and must … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has congratulated President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his victory in last Wednesday’s polls. The Association spoke of its pride in Nana Akufo-Addo who is also a very senior and distinguished member of the Association, being the third member of the GBA to be elected President since the advent of … Read more
Article 78 (1) of the 1992 Constitution requires the president to appoint majority of his ministers from Parliament but President of the Ghana Bar Association, Benson Nutsukpui said that law weakens the House. Benson Nutukpui is therefore calling for an amendment of that article to allow Parliament to be free of ministerial appointments and enable … Read more