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Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has inaugurated an 11-member Constitution Review Implementation Committee (CRIC) to spearhead the implementation of proposals arising from Ghana’s ongoing review of the 1992 Constitution. The inauguration follows the government’s release of its position paper on recommendations contained in the report of the Constitution Review Committee chaired by Professor H. Kwesi Prempeh. The …

Supreme Court nominee Anthony Forson Jnr. has opposed proposals to limit the number of justices on Ghana’s apex court to 19, arguing that such a restriction could undermine the efficient administration of justice. According to him, the Supreme Court’s extensive constitutional jurisdiction and increasing workload make a fixed ceiling on its membership impractical. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, …

The Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong has disclosed that Rev. Fr. Samuel Adapore, who was recently suspended indefinitely, has been located at the Police Training Centre in Koforidua in the Eastern Region. The Diocese made the disclosure in a statement issued on Thursday, August 27, 2026, following public criticism over the whereabouts and welfare of the priest. Fr. Adapore was suspended …

President John Dramani Mahama has endorsed measures by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and other agencies operating at the airport to stop workers from soliciting or begging passengers and visitors for tips. According to the President, the practice tarnishes Ghana’s image and undermines the country’s efforts to project professionalism and hospitality to international visitors. …

Supreme Court nominee Justice Edward Amoako Asante has called for any Artificial Intelligence (AI) system introduced into Ghana’s Judiciary to be specifically designed around the country’s legal and judicial framework. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Justice Amoako Asante said an AI platform for the Judiciary should be built using Ghanaian laws, court procedures, judicial records and the operational needs of …

Parliament has approved the nominations of Mahama Ayariga and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings to serve as Ministers for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Environment, Science and Technology respectively. The approvals followed their vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, August 27, as part of the constitutional process for examining presidential nominees before their appointment to ministerial positions. Mr Ayariga, …

Supreme Court nominee Justice Sophia Bernasko-Essah has argued that the apex court should be willing to reconsider and depart from its previous decisions where necessary to prevent injustice and ensure that the law remains consistent with Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. Justice Bernasko-Essah made the submission on Thursday, August 27, 2026, during her vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee following her nomination by …

Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology, Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has advocated stronger collaboration among government ministries, departments and agencies to combat illegal mining and reduce its devastating effects on the environment and human lives. She made the call on Thursday, August 27, 2026, when she appeared before Parliament’s Appointments Committee for her ministerial vetting. Dr Agyeman-Rawlings described the fight against illegal …

Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for increased investment in scientific research to develop plant-based and biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics as Ghana intensifies efforts to tackle plastic pollution. She proposed providing additional funding to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to explore the use of locally available crops, including cassava and hemp, …

Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to uphold the January 1, 2027 deadline for the ban on polystyrene foam products, popularly known as Styrofoam or takeaway packs. She said the environmental harm caused by the production, use and disposal of polystyrene products had become too serious to ignore, making firm …