Sophia Akuffo Questions Basis for Chief Justice Torkornoo’s Removal
Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has raised concerns over the justification for the dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, arguing that the allegations leveled against her were not serious enough to warrant such a drastic move. Speaking in an exclusive interview with TV3, Sophia Akuffo—who also serves as a member of the Council of State—criticised the procedures...
Mussa Dankwah Hails Accurate Akwatia By-Election Prediction as a Major Milestone
Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, has described his organisation's accurate prediction of the Akwatia by-election as one of his most gratifying professional experiences. Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, September 3, Dankwah reflected on the intense pressure leading up to the poll, knowing that critics were ready to pounce if the forecast proved incorrect. “There was so much at...
Sophia Akuffo Slams Ouster of Chief Justice Torkonoo, Cites Lack of Fairness
Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has spoken out strongly against the dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, arguing that the process lacked fairness and transparency. In a televised interview on September 2, Akuffo criticized the proceedings that led to Torkonoo's removal, calling them a "rigmarole" and warning that the situation sets a troubling precedent for judicial independence in Ghana. Her remarks...
Ghana’s Embassy in Iran to Reopen on Sept. 16 Following Security Improvements
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Tehran, Iran, will officially reopen on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, after being temporarily closed for several months. Operations at the Embassy were suspended on June 16, 2025, as a safety precaution amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. The closure aimed to protect embassy personnel during the period...
Red Cards for Transfers: The moves that failed on deadline day
Transfer Deadline Day delivered its usual fireworks, but behind the headlines of Alexander Isak’s record move to Liverpool and Yoane Wissa’s switch to Newcastle lay stories of frustration and collapse. For every completed signing, there was another deal that never crossed the line. The Premier League’s final hours were fast, frantic, and unforgiving. By 7pm, the window slammed shut with...
Martin Kpebu Demands Urgent Constitutional Reforms After Chief Justice’s Removal
Renowned private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has once again emphasized the need for comprehensive constitutional reforms to bolster the independence of Ghana’s judiciary, especially in light of the recent controversial removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, September 1, Mr. Kpebu sharply criticised Article 144 of the 1992 Constitution, which gives...
Akwatia By-Election: One Arrested for Defacing Campaign Posters as Voting Proceeds Smoothly
Police have arrested an individual for allegedly tearing down campaign posters of a candidate at a polling station in Akwatia during today’s by-election. According to authorities, the swift intervention prevented any disruption to the voting process. Security officials on the ground have warned that any attempts to interfere with the electoral process — including acts of vandalism, intimidation, or violence...
Asenso-Boakye slams Mahama over CJ removal, calls it “An Assault on Democracy”
The Member of Parliament for Bantama and former Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has sharply criticised President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office, calling it a reckless and politically motivated move that threatens Ghana’s democratic foundations. In a strongly worded Facebook post on Tuesday, Asenso-Boakye alleged that the removal was part of...
Akwatia By-Election: One Arrested for Defacing Campaign Posters
Police have arrested an individual for allegedly tearing down campaign posters of a candidate at a polling station in Akwatia during today’s by-election. According to authorities, the swift intervention prevented any disruption to the voting process. Security officials on the ground have warned that any attempts to interfere with the electoral process — including acts of vandalism, intimidation, or violence...
President Mahama Removes Chief Justice Torkornoo Following Committee’s Recommendation
Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has been officially removed from office by President John Dramani Mahama, in line with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution. The decision, which takes immediate effect, follows the submission of a report by a Committee of Inquiry established under Article 146(6) to investigate a petition filed by Mr. Daniel Ofori, a Ghanaian citizen,...
