There’s turmoil in the Akufo-Addo government and the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP)over his decision to appoint his paternal cousin and former law firm partner; Justice Sophia Akuffo, as the new Chief Justice, the fourth most powerful person in Ghana. Many in the NPP are of the view that, President Akufo-Addo’s refusal to appoint either … Read more
Government has fiercely rubbished claims that the soon to be announced new Chief Justice, Justice Sophia Akuffo is related to President Nana Akufo Addo. Critics of the Akufo Addo led-government have said it will go down in history as the most cronyistic, nepotistic government ever formed in the history of this nation. They claim that … Read more
Justice Sophia Akuffo is a “fine legal brain” for Chief Justice, former Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection Nana Oye Lithur has said. Mrs Lithur’s praise follows speculations that President Nana Akufo-Addo has settled on Justice Akuffo as Chief Justice nominee to succeed Mrs Georgina Theodora Wood who retires on 8 June 2017. Congratulating … Read more
President Akufo-Addo has true to prediction, ignored the most senior jurist on the Supreme Court of Ghana, Justice William Atuguba, by short listing three others, including his cousin; Justice Sophia Akuffo, to be considered as the new Chief Justice, the fourth most powerful person in Ghana. The same Justice Sophia Akuffo, who was elevated to … Read more
President Akufo-Addo has suggested that Ghana is ready to accept any ruling by the Tribunal for the International Law of the Sea over the dispute of the maritime boundary between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. The country went to the ITLOS in September 2014 seeking a declaration that it has not encroached on Cote d’Ivoire’s territorial … Read more
President Akufo-Addo has suggested that Ghana is ready to accept any ruling by the Tribunal for the International Law of the Sea over the dispute of the maritime boundary between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. The country went to the ITLOS in September 2014 seeking a declaration that it has not encroached on Cote d’Ivoire’s territorial … Read more
The Justice For All (JFA) programme of the Judicial Service of Ghana has pitched its tents at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison where the programme is expected to hear some 48 applications with a total of 57 remand prisons hoping to benefit from the programme. Three high courts have duly constituted within the premises of … Read more
President Akufo-Addo’s penchant of breaching Ghana’s constitution is not likely to stop anytime soon, The aL-hAJJ can today report. Painstaking investigations by The aL-hAJJ have revealed that, contrary to what many thought the president was yet to constitute his cabinet as required by the constitution; President Akufo-Addo, indeed, is already operating a large size “secret … Read more
“If those journalists who pride themselves on reporting corruption in others, then ask for unofficial payment for themselves, isn’t that a touch hypocritical?…At the very least, you know, now that you will never receive any ‘soli’ from the British High Commission” (John Benjamin, British High Commissioner to Ghana). THE IRONY OF “SOLI” JOURNALIST LIKE KWEKU … Read more
“…the change in government from NDC [National Democratic Congress] to NPP seems to repeat mere changes to personalities occupying high offices and positions of trust in our land and not change in the substantial matters of reorientation” (Nii Allotey Brew-Hammond). AKUFO-ADDO RENEGES ON CAMPAIGN PROMISE NOT TO PLAY ETHNIC POLITICS Theherald.com notes: “Whereas the president, … Read more
Lawyer Philip Addison, the leader of the 17-member committee, tasked by the Minister of Energy; Boakye Agyarko to investigate the Ameri Group agreement, but got hugely compromised, is desperately trying to rescue his bartered image by hitting back at the Dubai-based company, claiming it had no expertise in building and managing power plants. According to … Read more
The Akufo-Addo government remains unflustered by the petition to Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate the possible conflict of interest in the $2.25 billion bond issue. In a Citi News interview, a Deputy Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah insisted that the bond was issued in tandem with laid down procedures, hence … Read more
The Akufo-Addo government remains unflustered by the petition to Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate the possible conflict of interest in the $2.25 billion bond issue. In a Citi News interview, a Deputy Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah insisted that the bond was issued in tandem with laid down procedures, hence … Read more
The Ashanti Regional Youth Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Yaw Brogya Genfi, has petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), in his capacity as a citizen of Ghana, to investigate the recent $2.25 billion bond issued by the government of Ghana. Mr Genfi’s petition follows assertions by the Minority … Read more
Yaw Brogya Gyamfi, the National Democratic Congress’ (NDCs) Youth Organizer in the Ashanti Region has petitioned the Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), to investigate to investigate the $ 2.25 billion bond issued by government. The politician in his petition said the Finance Minister, Ofori Atta “has attempted to promote a private or personal interest … Read more
The Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has confirmed it has received a petition to investigate the recent $2.25billion bond issued by the government of Ghana. Speaking to Emefa Apawu on 505 on Class91.3FM on Thursday 27 April, the Commissioner for CHRAJ, Joseph Whittal, said: “Yes, I can confirm that we…received a petition … Read more
The Ashanti Regional Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Yaw Brogya Genfi, has petitioned the Commission of Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), to investigate the $ 2.25 billion bond issued by government. This petition follows concerns by the Minority over what they term as “conflict of interest” in the deal, which the Government has vehemently denied. … Read more
Contrary to President Akufo-Addo’s pledge to “preserve, protect and defend the constitution” and to “do right to all manner of persons” regardless of their ethnic or religious background, appointments by the president so far indicates that he is far from sticking to his own pledge. The aL-hAJJ’s analysis of appointments made by President Akufo-Addo in … Read more
After 6 weeks of studying the over one year court proceedings on the ongoing trial involving four suspects; Osarfo Anthony, Ekow Micah, Sarah Kwablah, and Chris Handler, accused of allegedly conspiring to extort money from Asamoah Gyan, the new Attorney General headed by Madam Gloria Akuffo, is set to appear in court for trial to … Read more
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr David Asante Apeatu, was on Sunday April 23, 2017 inducted into office at a ceremony held at the Ghana Police Church in Accra. Conducting the rite of induction, ACP Rev. George Arthur, led the IGP to affirm his trust in God in the discharge of his duty and … Read more