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The case involving the #FixTheCountry Movement convener Oliver Barker-Vormawor, is expected to be heard at the Ashaiman District Court later today [Monday, March 14, 2022]. Mr. Vormawor is facing the charge of treason felony over allegations that he has instigated members of his group to overthrow the government. He has …

The New Patriotic Party’s Chairman for the Bono Region, Kwame Baffoe has taken a jab at former President John Dramani Mahama, for his comment over the Supreme Court ruling that a Deputy Speaker can engage in vote casting while presiding over Parliamentary affairs. According to the Chairman who is best known …

Businessman, Alfred Agbesi Kofi Woyome, has taken a swipe at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following the Supreme Court’s ruling in favour of the Majority Caucus of Parliament on March 9, 2022. The Supreme Court in effect of the ruling, struck out Parliament’s standing order 109 (3), declaring it unconstitutional because it …

Former President, John Dramani Mahama, has stated that the verdict delivered by the Supreme Court on the voting rights of a Deputy Speaker presiding over proceedings in Parliament has thrust the nation towards a path of ludicrous events. The Supreme Court on Wednesday, March 10, 2022, in a landmark ruling …

Akufo-Addo speaks on Supreme Court Ruling on voting rights of Deputy Speakers  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, March 9, 2022; delivered a ruling that affirmed that a deputy Speaker of Parliament retains their vote even when they are presiding over the House. A seven-member panel of the apex court via a unanimous decision handed down the ruling which also declared parts of …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has reacted to recent ruling by the Supreme Court affirming that a presiding Deputy Speaker is allowed to vote. According to the 2020 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, the decision was “shocking but not surprising.” He described the 7 – 0 decision by …

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Haruna Idrissu, has described the Supreme Court’s ruling that allows a Deputy Speaker of Parliament presiding over proceedings in Parliament to be counted in decision making as disappointing. According to him, the ruling by the court amounts to judicial interference in time-tested Parliamentary practice and established conventions. Speaking to the media …

A Kumasi High Court has denied the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) lecturer being prosecuted for allegedly kidnapping his wife, Dr Wilberforce Nkrumah Aggrey, bail. According to the presiding judge, the bail cannot be granted because the filing of witness statements has not been completed, myjoyonline.com reports. …

A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court has refused a review application from Dr. Stephen Opuni, seeking to reverse its earlier decision for Justice Honyenuga the continue presiding over his trial at the High Court. The ordinary panel of five had on February 22, dismissed the application for prohibition on grounds …