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Full list of Chief Justices in Ghana since 1957

Justice Sophia Abena Boafoa Akuffo was on Monday June 19, 2017 sworn into office as the 13th Chief Justice of the country by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuf-Addo. She succeeds Madam Georgina Theodora Wood who has accordingly in provisions of the constitution been appointed and sworn in as a Member …

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Unemployment can kill our democracy – Kufuor warns

Former President of the republic of Ghana,John Agyekum Kufuor says that with the improvement in technologies and the use if the internet, young graduates who could barely get for themselves well paying jobs are on the verge of instigating political uprisings against democratic leaders and governments. He was Speaking during …

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Rawlings and Kufuor ignore each other again in parliament

It appears that the feud between former president Jerry John Rawling and former president John Agyekum Kufuour will not abate anytime soon. At the swearing in ceremony of Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo in parliament on Monday, Rawlings and his wife, Nana Konadu, sat beside Kufuor on the front row. A …

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We’ll miss you – Nana Addo tells UK’s Jon Benjamin

The outgoing British High Commission will be fondly missed by Ghanaians, President Nana Addo has said. Jon Benjamin, who is very active on social media especially Twitter, has been heavily criticized by some Ghanaians for what many have described as controversial comments. There have also been a number of criticisms …

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Georgina Wood makes history, fills 22-yr-old Council of State vacancy

Former Chief Justice, Georgina Theodora Wood has been sworn in as the last of the 25-Member Council of State. The 1992 Constitution reserves a seat for a retired Chief Justice, but for 22 years the vacancy has not been filled. The last time it was filled was in 1995 by …

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Kwesi Botchwey Committee Report should be made public- Dr. Osei.

Political science lecturer at the Methodist University College Dr. Osei Bonsu has debunked the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for it decision to keep the 455 pages of Kwesi Botchwey committee report secretly. According to him ,the 455 pages of Kwesi Botchwey committee report must be made publicly to help …

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President Akufo-Addo gets tough on lawbreakers

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday warned that his government would not provide immunity for wrongdoers, stressing that those who flouted the law would face the prescribed sanctions, irrespective of creed, status or political affiliation. “I assure the country that my government will not shield anyone found to have …

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Savelugu rejects NPP, Akufo-Addo; vows to hand seat to NDC in 2020 over new MCE

Youth of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Savelugu/Nanton municipality have denounced the party and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The message of denouncement was sent through the Minister for State at the Presidency in charge of National Security, Bryan Acheampong, who led a government delegation to the municipality. …

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Corruption scandals hit Akufo-Addo’s government

Having been overwhelmed by the “high profile” corruption scandals that have hit his six month old government, President Akufo-Addo is now banking hopes on the support of Ghanaians and God to fight the canker he promised would never happen when he is elected President. Addressing Ghanaians resident in the United …

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‘Justify my trust in you’ – Akufo-Addo to Chief Justice

President Nana Akufo-Addo has charged newly sworn in Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo to prove herself in her new role. Addressing a gathering at the swearing-in ceremony in Accra, Mr Akufo-Addo said Justice Akuffo has proved herself and did not disappoint after she was elevated to be a Supreme Court judge …

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