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Binjub clan demands justice for two murdered family members in Nkwanta North
The Binjub clan in the Nkwanta North District of the Oti Region is demanding justice following the killing of two of its members in Abunyanya. In a press statement issued on March 15, 2026, the clan said the victims, Uninkpel Balatob Gabuja and Tananje Tayon, were allegedly murdered in the early hours of Sunday, Februa...
“I need justice, not money” – Ibrahim Mahama on Police assault case
Renowned Ghanaian visual artist Ibrahim Mahama has said he is seeking justice, not compensation, following claims that he was assaulted by members of the Inspector General of Police’s (IGP) Special Task Force operating the “Black Maria.”
Liberia’s Ambassador to Ghana condoles family of slain Liberian, urges Justice
The Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to the Republic of Ghana, H. E. Musu Jatu Ruhle, has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Austin Tengbe, a 26-year-old Liberian national who was tragically killed by an angry mob in the Lashibi–Sakumono area of the Greater Accra region.
Those responsible must be punished — Awutu Senya East MCE on Kasoa maternal death
The Municipal Chief Executive for Awutu Senya East, Seth Banini, has called for a thorough investigation into the tragic death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital. Speaking on Badwam on Adom TV, he stressed that the matter must not be treated as routine. “Investigation should...
Ghanaian gender advocate calls for fairer justice systems for women in Ghana and across Africa
Ghanaian media personality and gender advocate Josephine Oppong-Yeboah has called for stronger access to justice for women and girls to promote inclusive and equitable legal systems.
Justice for JoyNews’ Latif Idrisu: GJA welcomes out-of-court settlement
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has welcomed the decision by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, to pursue an out-of-court settlement in the long-standing legal dispute involving journalist Latif Idrissu of JoyNews, Mu...
Justice hasn’t gotten a political term of 4 years – Atta Akyea raises concerns over Wontumi prosecution
Lead counsel for the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has cautioned against what he describes as political influence in the administration of justice, insisting that the judiciary must remain independent of the priorities of any gov...
Government remains committed to securing justice for Ahmed Suale – Haruna Iddrisu
Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured the family of murdered investigative journalist Ahmed Suale that government remains committed to ensuring justice is served. The Minister gave the assurance during a visit to Ahmed Suale’s family at Wulensi in the Nanumba Sout...
THE LAW 101: Tempus Non Currit – Why the sacred silence of the Legal Vacation protects justice (Part I)
If you are an active courtroom practitioner attending court almost daily without the luxury of leave, you will know that the legal vacation is not an indulgence; it is an institutional necessity. So after a grueling ten-month term, having poured everything into direct conduct of complex cases since October, a practitio...
Bright Ofori: Commending judicial reforms while advancing conversation on timely justice
It is often said that the wheel of justice grinds slowly. But we must also recognize another reality: the wheel that pushes citizens into poverty, hardship, and sometimes even death—driven by failing systems and a lack of accountability—moves far faster. As a nation, we must recognize this reality and strive to strike...
Wuru residents demand release of abducted youth leader, justice for trader killed near Burkina Faso border
Residents of Wuru, a border community in the Sissala East District of the Upper West Region, are demanding the immediate release of youth leader and former assemblyman aspirant, Sadat Ibrahim, who was allegedly abducted in neighbouring Burkina Faso. They are also calling for justice for another resident, a livestock tr...
Traditional authorities call for justice, calm in Sampa
Traditional authorities in the Sampa Traditional Area have appealed to government to bring perpetrators of violence to justice and restore calm in the community.