The Supreme Court of Ghana has provided a detailed explanation of its ruling to uphold the suit filed by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. In a 5-2 decision delivered on Tuesday, 12th November 2024, a seven-member panel, led by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, overturned the decision of Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, who had declared four parliamentary seats vacant. In its ...

Private legal practitioner, Mr. Thaddeus Sory, has reacted to the reasoning of the Supreme Court in its handling of the ‘Vacant Seats’ case initiated by Efutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin and concludes that, “There is no order saying that the MPs must be allowed in Parliament or order directing that Parliament recognise the said MPs as earlier ordered by the Court ...

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at its headquarters in Accra, presented its roadmap to revitalize Ghana’s economy and drive sustainable growth. During the press conference, NPP Director of Communication Richard Ahiagbah highlighted the party’s manifesto’s focus on economic stability, job creation, and the advantages of digital transformation. Mr Ahiagbah stressed that the manifesto, titled Bold ...

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has rallied support for Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for demonstrating his understanding and appreciation of technology and digitalisation. In an exclusive interview with Asempa FM, President Kufuor said technology and digitalisation are global trends which are indispensable in modern governance, hence Ghana needs a leader who understands and ...

Former President Kufuor has commended Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for exhibiting good conduct and unifying traits over the years. In an exclusive interview with Asempa FM, the respected former President said he has, over the years, observed Dr. Bawumia’s good conduct, describing him as a “unifier”, which he said, “is good for the ...

Forty Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) owning tankers have terminated their relationship with the Tanker Owners Union, citing concerns over lack of accountability and transparency in the union’s leadership. They are also concerned about unresolved issues affecting OMCs’ interests after several attempts and calls for union reform and better governance had failed. The move to sever ties with the union could ...

The Supreme Court of Ghana has released its full reasoning for the decision to declare as unconstitutional the decision of Speaker Alban Bagbin to declare four seats vacant. On Tuesday, November 12, the Supreme Court by a 5-2 majority decision upheld the suit filed by Alexander Afenyo-Markin. The two dissenting justices thought the apex court did not have jurisdiction over ...

Deputy Chairman in charge of Corporate Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Bossman Asare has stated that the Commission has not yet received any copy of the latest ruling by the Sekondi High court clearing Joana Gyan Cudjoe to contest in the 2024 parliamentary elections. Speaking in an interview on TV3’s Ghana Tonight on Wednesday, Nov. 13, Dr. Bossman ...

Social innovator and Policy Analyst, Bright Simons, has been appointed as a Senior Visiting Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), a leading global think tank. ODI is regularly ranked number one among global think tanks focused on international development. Simons is recognised for his pioneering work in using technology to combat supply chain fraud, particularly in developing markets. As ...

The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has today been conferred with the prestigious title of Grand Officier de la Légion d’Honneur by the President of the French Republic. This distinguished honour, awarded during an official state visit to France, recognises President Akufo-Addo’s exceptional contributions to the advancement of diplomacy, democratic governance, and international cooperation. The ...