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Financial barriers continue to limit access to justice – Togbe Afede XIV
The President of the Asogli Traditional Area and former President of the National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIV, has called for renewed efforts to make justice more accessible, acknowledging that significant financial barriers continue to prevent many people from obtaining legal services.
Macron proposes international scientific initiative on reparatory justice and slavery legacy
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the establishment of an international scientific initiative to support global efforts on reparatory justice and the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade.
Next Steps: Victory on reparatory justice is on the horizon – Ablakwa
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister has expressed confidence that the global campaign for reparatory justice for Africans and people of African descent is nearing a major breakthrough.
Supreme Court at 150: Justice belongs to the people, not judges — Chief Justice
The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has described public confidence in the judiciary as the Supreme Court’s greatest inheritance, stressing that justice belongs to the people and must be administered without fear, favour or discrimination. He said the credibility of the courts depends not only on their judgm...
Justice is the engine of growth – Chief Justice
The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has called for the transformation of Ghana’s legal landscape, asserting that the Judiciary must move from the background of national life to become a central pillar of the country's economic strategy.
They were taken in the darkness of the night; their legacies continue to light the path of justice
I am not yet one year at the Bar. But June 30, 1982 already feels like a debt I owe, one I did not incur, and cannot repay, but must never stop carrying. I have been a lawyer for less than a year. My wig still feels strange on my head. I am still learning […]
Adwoa Safo’s aunt calls for justice in shooting case
An aunt of former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo, Nana Pomaa Nyira, has appealed to the police, the courts, and other relevant authorities to ensure justice is served in the ongoing investigation into a shooting incident involving her niece. Her appeal comes after suspects arrested in connection with the case were g...
Courts of the Living: Re-imagining environmental justice in the era of ecological crisis
Environmental degradation has emerged as one of the most pressing governance challenges confronting Ghana and many developing countries today. Illegal mining activities, deforestation, wetland destruction, biodiversity loss, and pollution of major river systems continue to threaten ecological sustainability, public hea...
You cannot permanently remove the need for justice in Ghana — Nana Oye Bampoe Addo
The Deputy Chief of Staff at the Supreme Court of Ghana, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has underscored the enduring importance of the judiciary, declaring that “you cannot permanently remove the need for justice in Ghana” as the country marks 150 years of its apex court.
Safe Homes, Strong Society: Health advocate calls for counselling and justice for abuse victims
A medical doctor and child health advocate, Maame Serwaa Gyamfi Aboagye, has stressed the need for psychological support and counselling for victims of abuse, urging parents to allow the legal process to take its course. She made the remarks at a thought leadership programme on domestic violence hosted by Adom TV, Adom...
Tribunals bill could return Ghana to “tsoo Boi” justice – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that the government's proposed tribunals bill risks reviving the shortcomings of the PNDC-era justice system, arguing that Ghana should instead strengthen its existing courts through reforms. Speaking exclusively on Joy FM's Super Morning Show, the Effutu MP said the c...
Justice, Divine Jailbreaks & The Republic’s Headache
When Evangelist Agradaa says, “I never believed I would serve 15 years,” you must admire the confidence. That is faith. Not the small faith that moves mustard seeds. The bold Ghanaian faith that negotiates sentencing.