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…Supreme Court Justice Reveals By Philip Antoh A Supreme Court Judge, Justice Richard Adjei-Frimpong, has debunked the widespread perception that judges deliberately prolong court cases. Instead, he has attributed the persistent delays in Ghana’s justice delivery system to a severe shortage of court facilities, inadequate personnel, and cumbersome legal procedures. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Justice Adjei-Frimpong explained that the sheer volume of cases filed daily far exceeds the capacity of the country’s existing judicial infrastructure. “The cases are many, but the courts are few,” he observed, noting that this imbalance inevitably leads to backlog. He argued that…

Ya-Naa Abukari II’s death ends a brief, stable interlude in Dagbon’s turbulent history, setting the stage for a high-stakes succession tussle between the Abudu and Andani gates.The passing of Ya-Naa Mahama Abukari II has emptied the Yendi Skin, removing the central figure who anchored Dagbon’s fragile 2019 peace deal. Seven years after his ascension closed a bloody 16-year vacancy, the kingdom’s kingmakers must now navigate a succession process that historically ignites factional tensions between the Abudu and Andani royal gates.Although the Traditional Council has yet to disclose official details surrounding his death, insiders describe his departure as the felling of…

Ghana winger Christopher Bonsu Baah has shared the emotional story behind his rise to professional football, revealing how the death of his mother while he was pursuing his dream in Spain became the most painful moment of his career. In an interview with The Athletic, the 21-year-old reflected on the sacrifices and emotional challenges he endured after leaving Ghana at a young age in search of a professional contract. “I would say to my mum, ‘This is difficult for me,’” Bonsu Baah told The Athletic. “To be alone without any family at such a young age, it’s hard. Earning a contract is…

Showbiz and sports personalities have been urged to take deliberate steps to protect their intellectual property rights and secure their financial futures long after their active careers have ended. According to the CEO of LYB Sports & Entertainment, Listowell Yesu Bukarson, many entertainers and athletes fail to fully appreciate the long-term value of their intellectual property, resulting in financial hardship after they pass the peak of their careers. He noted that while sporting and entertainment careers may be relatively short, intellectual property can continue to generate income for decades if properly protected and managed. He described it as unfortunate that…

. Stop Looking at Mahama, Ask Cecilia Dappah Where Your Sanitation Money Went By Innocent Samuel Appiah Ghana is once again mourning families affected by devastating floods, with reports indicating that about 34 lives have been retrieved, especially in the Greater Accra region. Houses have been washed away, businesses shattered, and communities left grappling with displacement and uncertainty. But as the nation searches for relief and long-term solutions, political blame has flooded the public space—this time with the NPP accusing the Mahama administration of doing too little within 18 months. Reacting sharply to the blame, past Chairman of the Public…

By Prince Ahenkorah The Minority in Parliament has intensified calls for the removal of the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, accusing him of incompetence and disregard for due legal process over the withdrawal of GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund to support victims of the recent floods in Accra. The caucus is demanding the immediate resignation or dismissal of the Attorney-General, arguing that the decision to release the funds may have violated provisions of Ghana’s Public Financial Management Act. According to the Minority, the Contingency Fund was under attachment at the time the money was withdrawn, and…

 – 4 Ghost Pensioners Stayed on payroll for seven years By Philip Antoh A damming report from the Auditor-General has revealed significant flaws in Ghana’s public pension system, indicating that the government continued to deposit millions of cedis into the accounts of deceased pensioners for several years. The audit found that a total of GH¢7,494,975.34 was improperly disbursed to four deceased pensioners between February 2019 and March 2026. These irregularities, outlined in the Report of the Auditor-General on the Public Accounts of Ghana for the year ending December 31, 2025, have raised new concerns regarding inadequate oversight and delayed responses…

By Gifty Boateng The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has objected to defence counsel’s attempts to interrogate a state witness about his extra-judicial press conference on the ongoing prosecution of former National Signals Bureau Executive Director Kwabena Adu-Boahene.The objection, raised during proceedings at the Accra High Court, has injected a procedural dimension into a case already marked by high political and security stakes.Dr Ayine argued that the line of questioning by defence counsel Samuel Atta Akyea was directed at the wrong witness. The witness in question, Frank Marshall Cromwell, is an investigator with the Economic and Organised…

…Julius Debrah, Professor Robert Hinson Launch Book to Transform Public and Civil Service Delivery By Prince Ahenkorah The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, together with Professor Robert E. Hinson, has co-authored a new book titled Citizen Experience – A Reset for Superior Public and Civil Service Delivery, aimed at addressing challenges within Ghana’s public and civil service systems and improving the relationship between citizens and state institutions. Published by Smartline Publishing Limited, the book provides practical solutions to institutional inefficiencies by advocating for a shift from traditional administrative approaches to a more citizen-centred model of public service delivery. The authors…

By Gifty Boateng Ghana’s main opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has confirmed 19 September for its national delegates conference, triggering a succession scramble at the top that will test the party’s fragile internal truce following its 2024 election defeat.General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong announced the date in a 8 July statement, citing Article 10(1) of the party constitution. Notably, the venue was omitted a detail that Accra insiders interpret as a sign of unresolved logistical negotiations, or possibly a deliberate manoeuvre to manage factional sensitivities ahead of the vote.The vacancy at the top is the main prize. Incumbent…