
Mahama Could Gain More Power by Appointing Near‑Retirement Chief Justices
Vice‑President of IMANI Africa Kofi Bentil warned that choosing Chief Justices close to retirement could let President Mahama steer the judiciary’s succession.
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Vice‑President of IMANI Africa Kofi Bentil warned that choosing Chief Justices close to retirement could let President Mahama steer the judiciary’s succession.

Vice‑President Kofi Bentil warned that picking judges close to the end of their terms may let President John Mahama steer successive heads of the judiciary.

During World Mental Health Day, the Chief Justice called on employers to foster supportive environments and integrate mental‑wellness policies across Ghana’s institutions.

Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini urged judges to retain their humanity while staying within the law to preserve public confidence in the judiciary.

The Chief Justice defended his attendance at private events and his comments on state‑owned enterprises, urging judges to balance professional restraint with personal relationships.

Political activist Dr Arthur Kennedy calls on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe‑Bonnie to stop touring state‑owned enterprises and address long‑standing judicial challenges.

The NPP deputy secretary‑general says the Chief Justice’s recent remarks about state institutions threaten judicial independence and demands an apology or resignation.

MP Alhassan Tampuli called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe‑Bonnie to refrain from political commentary after the latter praised the Minerals Income Investment Fund.

During a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund, Chief Justice Baffoe‑Bonnie lauded state institutions, prompting the New Patriotic Party to question his impartiality.

The World Food Programme, backed by Korea’s KOICA, has begun a pilot training of trainers for five Ghanaian agricultural colleges, aiming to embed modern digital tools into farming education.

After the Congress wrapped at Accra Sports Stadium, ShattaFest used a similar stage the next day, sparking debate over copying and production logistics.

A 15‑year‑old student of Ada Senior High Technical School collapsed and died on her birthday during a Girls’ Education Week activity, police and school officials are investigating.

Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah launched a three‑day outreach in the constituency, handing out 50‑kg NPK packs to support local agriculture.

The Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) praised the government’s Free Primary Healthcare Programme and the Mahama Cares Medical Trust Fund, calling the initiatives vital for expanding access to quality care across the country.

A heavy truck carrying cement, a Toyota Voxy and several motorbikes collided on Walewale Road Sunday, leaving two fatalities and twelve injured, many in critical condition.
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