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Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has reaffirmed his qualifications and readiness to assume the role of Chief Justice, rejecting claims that his nomination was politically motivated. Appearing before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, November 10, 2025, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie dismissed suggestions that his nomination was a reward for alleged favoritism toward President John Dramani Mahama during the 2013 …
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12 November
Minority Walks Out of Chief Justice Nominee’s Vetting Amid Heated Exchanges
By Adoa News, November 11, 2025 The vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, descended into heated partisan exchanges on Monday, culminating in a walkout by Minority members of Parliament’s Appointments Committee. Led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority announced their decision to boycott the process, arguing that the nomination is illegitimate due to ongoing legal challenges surrounding the removal …
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11 November
Speaker Bagbin Apologises to Judiciary Over ‘Discourteous’ Comments During CJ Nominee’s Vetting
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has rendered a formal apology to members of the Judiciary over what he described as discourteous comments and conduct during the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. In a formal communication on the floor of Parliament today, the Speaker said his attention had been drawn to certain remarks …
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11 November
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie Defends 70-Year Jail Term for Notorious Robber Ataa Ayi
Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has defended the 70-year prison sentence he handed to Ghana’s most notorious armed robber, Ayi Ayeetey, popularly known as Ataa Ayi, describing it as a necessary decision to ensure justice and protect public safety. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10, 2025, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie recalled the high-profile case from what he described …
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11 November
Chief Justice Nominee Calls for Expansion of Legal Admissions, Advocates Use of AI in Judiciary
Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has called for an expansion of legal education admissions in Ghana, arguing that the country is producing far fewer lawyers than it needs to meet national demand. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10, 2025, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie dismissed claims that the legal profession is becoming oversaturated, describing such assertions as misleading. “I …
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11 November
Labour Unions Disappointed Over 9% Salary Increase for Public Sector Workers
By Adoa News, November 11, 2025 Some labour unions have expressed deep disappointment over the 9 percent salary increase announced for all public sector workers under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for the 2026 fiscal year. The unions, including branches of the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of …
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11 November
Asantehene Sets Final Mediation Dates for Bawku Chieftaincy Conflict
By Adoa News, November 11, 2025 The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has scheduled Sunday, November 30, and Monday, December 1, 2025, for what is expected to be the concluding phase of his mediation efforts in the long-running Bawku chieftaincy conflict. A statement issued by the Manhyia Palace on Monday, November 10, described the upcoming two-day session as a crucial …
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6 November
Team Ghana Eager for Tour du Ghana as President Mahama Set to Flag Off Event
Story by Nathaniel Ofori In an exclusive interview on the African Cycling Network Satellite, three of Ghana’s finest cyclists — Prince, Victor, and Emmanuel — expressed their excitement and readiness ahead of the much-anticipated Tour du Ghana. The riders revealed that their joy has been further heightened by the news that His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic …
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5 November
NPP Accuses Mahama Government of Harassing Party Members via State Institutions
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the John Mahama administration of orchestrating a systematic campaign of harassment and intimidation against its members through the misuse of state institutions. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong expressed concern over what he described as growing political interference in the operations of security agencies and …
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5 November
Asutifi North MP Ebenezer Kwaku Addo Granted Bail, Barred from Leaving Accra Without Notice
The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has been barred by the court from leaving the Greater Accra Region without notifying investigators, as part of his bail conditions. The directive follows his alleged involvement in the Hwidiem galamsey clash, for which he faces provisional charges of assault on a public officer, unlawful damage, and rioting with weapons. …
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