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18 Dec

Suits Against Anti-LGBTQ Bill Dismissed By Supreme Court

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A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Lovelace Avril Johnson, has unanimously dismissed a petition by journalist and lawyer Richard Dela Sky, challenging the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. Sky sought to declare the bill null and void, but the court affirmed the constitutionality of the legislative process. The bill, which aims to criminalize LGBTQI advocacy, has sparked national debate, with supporters claiming it protects cultural values, while critics argue it violates fundamental human rights. The court ruled that the bill, not yet law, cannot be subject to judicial review until it…

18 Nov

Respect Supreme Court Decision- Kufuor Tells Bagbin

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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called on Ghanaians to respect the decisions of the Supreme Court, emphasizing the importance of its interpretative powers as enshrined in the Constitution. Speaking to some journalists on Sunday November 17, John Kufuor cautioned against reckless criticism, instead advocating for constructive discourse to strengthen democracy. Mr Kufuor’s comments come on the heels of the Supreme Court’s ruling that annulled the Speaker’s declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant. This decision sparked intense debate, with many questioning the Court’s authority. The Significance of the Supreme Court’s Interpretative Powers According to the former president, the Constitution…

16 Nov

Supreme Court Not An Extension Of Jubilee House- Atta-Akyea

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The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta-Akyea, has dismissed claims that the Supreme Court acts as an extension of the Jubilee House, calling such assertions misguided and uninformed. Atta-Akyea argued that critics making these allegations lack a proper understanding of legal principles and the judiciary’s role. His comments come in response to the backlash against the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Speaker Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant. Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV with Selorm Adonoo, Atta-Akyea defended the Supreme Court’s integrity, describing its members as distinguished and impartial legal professionals committed to upholding…

04 Nov

Supreme Court Has Final Say on Constitutional Matters- Franklin Osei Owusu

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A member of the NPP communications team in the UK, Franklin Osei Owusu, has emphasized the Supreme Court's authority on constitutional matters. He stated that Speaker Bagbin's refusal to accept the Supreme Court's process was inappropriate, instead trying to impose his decision on the court. Owusu noted that even the President and Vice President are subject to the Supreme Court's jurisdiction. Owusu criticized the NDC's handling of illegal mining, which he claimed began during former President John Dramani Mahama's tenure and has now spiraled out of control. He accused the NDC of attempting to create chaos, recognizing their impending election…

30 Oct

Vacant Seats Hearing: Supreme Court Dismisses Request For Judge’s Recusal

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The Supreme Court has dismissed an objection to the empaneling of Justice Ernest Gaewu in a case involving the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin. The dismissal was issued on Wednesday, October 30, following arguments presented by Thaddeus Sory, a lawyer for the Speaker, who contended that Justice Gaewu’s prior political ties posed a conflict of interest. Mr Sory’s argument hinged on Gaewu’s past role as a parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the current ruling party in Ghana, suggesting that his previous affiliations might influence his decisions on the case at hand. Lawyers representing Speaker Bagbin have asked Justice…

24 Jul

Law Against Anal Sex Constitutional – Supreme Court Declares

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The Supreme Court has declared as constitutional the law which prohibits unnatural carnal knowledge such as anal sex. In a unanimous decision Wednesday [July 24, 2024], a seven-member panel of the court dismissed a writ challenging the constitutionality of Section 104 (1) (b) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The court, presided over by Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, did not read the full reasoning of the court, which it said would be deposited at the court’s registry. The writ was filed by Dr Prince Obiri-Korang, a lecturer at the University of Ghana Law School. Section 104 (1) (b) of…

19 Jun

Supreme Court Throws Out Suit Callenging FDA Guideline On Using Celebrities For Advertising Alcoholic Products

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday threw out a suit, which sought to challenge the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) guideline on using celebrities for advertising alcoholic products. Graphic Online's Justice Agbenorsi reports from the court that the Supreme Court by a 5-2 majority decision thrown out a suit challenging a guideline by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) which prohibits celebrities and well-known personalities from being used for advertising alcoholic products. In a ruling Wednesday, a seven member panel of the apex court, Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, held that the FDA guideline is not unreasonable neither does it contradict Article 17…

19 Jun

Supreme Court To Deliver Judgment On FDA’s Ban On Celebrity Alcohol Endorsement Today

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The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its judgment in the case requesting the cancellation of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)’s directive against alcoholic advertisements by celebrities today, June 19. This is after a seven-member panel of the Supreme Court chaired by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo deferred judgment on the matter for the second time. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in 2015 effected a directive meant to regulate the use of alcohol among Ghanaians. However, aspects of their guidelines prevent celebrities from advertising for alcoholic beverages. The Authority had explained that due to the influential nature of these…

11 Nov

Akufo-Addo appoints 3 Justices to Supreme Court

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed three Court of Appeal Justices to address the vacancies on the Supreme Court bench. The newly appointed Justices are; Justice Henry Anthony Cofie, Justice Yaw Asare Darko, and Justice Richard Agyei Frimpong. This move comes in response to the mandatory retirement of three Justices from the apex court earlier this year, necessitating the need to fill these important positions. In the wake of these appointments, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has referred the matter to the Appointments Committee of Parliament. The Committee will now undertake a thorough consideration of the…

08 Nov

Law That Bars Persons Charged With Criminal Offence From Serving As Directors Of Companies Unconstitutional- Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has declared as unconstitutional a provision in the new Company’s Act which bars a person charged with a criminal offence from becoming a Director of a proposed company about to be incorporated. In a decision on Wednesday, the apex court held that the first parts of Sections 13 (2) (h)(i) and (ii) of the Company Act , 2019 (Act 992) which dealt with a person being charged with a criminal offence were inconsistent with Article 19(2)(c) of the 1992 Constitution which protects the right of a person accused of a crime to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. In…