Kakra Essamuah was a leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)

The Communications Director of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kakra Essamuah, has opened up about the circumstances under which he left the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Speaking in a snippet of an interview on Adom TV shared on social media on July 16, 2025, Kakra Essamuah indicated that he was forced out of the NPP just because of a kind gesture he made.

He claimed that he was sacked from the NPP just because he congratulated the late former President Prof John Evans Atta Mills after an impressive press conference.

“I did not leave the NPP, they are the ones who sacked me… Prof Mills held a press conference, and he was very impressive. I wrote a letter congratulating him and I was sacked because of that,” he said.

He added, “It was a very short letter, just to congratulate him.”

Watch a video of his remarks below:

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Dr Johnson Asiama, Bank of Ghana Governor

Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, has given the strongest hint yet that the monetary authority will cut its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) as economic indicators strengthen across multiple fronts

In remarks during the 125th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting opening – initially scheduled to take place from Monday, July 28, 2025 to Wednesday July 30, 2025 but brought forward to Thursday, July 17, 2025 – the Governor suggeted that recalibration is the natural response to six consecutive months of declining inflation, a dramatic strengthening of the cedi and need to further support the real economy.

He highlighted that headline inflation had fallen to 13.7 percent in June, down from 23.8 percent in December 2024 and representing the lowest level since December 2021.

The sustained disinflation has been accompanied by a 42.6 percent year-to-date appreciation of the cedi against major trading currencies.

“As we begin today’s deliberations, the key question is whether the current macroeconomic configuration permits a recalibration of the policy stance. With inflation expectations more firmly anchored, external buffers strengthened and confidence returning, we must assess how to support the recovery without compromising the gains achieved,” Dr. Asiama said.

The Governor’s remarks come as multiple economic indicators point to strengthening fundamentals, with foreign reserves having exceeded US$11billion – equivalent to 4.8 months of import cover.

Meanwhile the country recorded a provisional trade surplus of US$5.6billion in first-half 2025, supported by robust gold and cocoa export receipts.

Private sector credit growth has accelerated to 19.9 percent in April 2025, up from 10.8 percent a year earlier – a pointer to improved lending conditions as banks’ balance sheets strengthen.

Furthermore, the central bank’s Composite Index of Economic Activity rose 4.4 percent yearly in May while purchasing managers’ index readings have shown rising business and consumer confidence.

Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 5.3 percent for first-quarter 2025, driven by strong performance in agriculture and services sectors.

Non-oil GDP growth reached 6.8 percent, suggesting broad-based economic recovery beyond the traditional oil-dependent sectors.

The external position has shown marked improvement, with the current account surplus widening to US$3.4billion over the year’s first half.

Improved investor sentiment, bolstered by Ghana’s IMF-supported programme and better credit ratings, has strengthened foreign exchange inflows.

However, Dr. Asiama cautioned that risks remain. The 7.9 percent fiscal deficit recorded in 2024 continues to create pressure despite the 2025 budget’s commitment to fiscal consolidation.

Liquidity conditions remain relatively tight, requiring careful monitoring of policy transmission effectiveness – particularly to credit channels and productive sectors.

Global economic conditions add another layer of complexity. World growth is projected slowing to 2.8 percent for 2025 from 3.3 percent in 2024, while financial conditions remain tight amid elevated interest rates internationally. Oil prices have stabilised around US$69.8 per barrel, but geopolitical risks and trade tensions continue to cloud the outlook.

The Governor emphasised that any policy adjustments would need to “support the recovery without compromising the gains achieved” in inflation and external stability.

He urged committee members to focus on “forward-looking risks, policy trade-offs and credible guidance to markets”.

The central bank has maintained an aggressive anti-inflation stance since 2022, raising rates to combat price pressures that peaked at 54.1 percent that year.

“Inflation expectations are more firmly anchored, external buffers strengthened and confidence is returning,” Dr. Asiama noted.

The timing of any further rate cuts will depend on continued progress with inflation reduction and evidence that the current economic recovery can be sustained, the Governor noted.

The MPC’s decision is expected today, in what could serve as a boost for business investment and consumer spending as businesses have routinely accessed loans at more than 30 percent despite the effective Ghana Reference Rate for July 2025 standing at 23.69 percent.

Ghana and Nigeria’s men and women will face each other in a doubleheader at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium in Accra on 23 November 2025, in senior internationals for world ranking points.

It will be their third meeting since 2019, with Nigeria being current back-to-back Middle East-Africa men’s champions, and having beaten their hosts to qualify for the women’s World Series.

“We know what a tough job it will be against the Nigerians,” said Andy Gilvary, Ghana’s national team coach. “But we’re prepared. This is our chance to showcase the growth of rugby league in Ghana and demonstrate the power of African competition.”

Ade Adebisi, vice chairman of the Nigeria Rugby League Association, added: “For both our men’s and women’s teams, these fixtures go beyond competition, Ghana remains a fierce regional rival. We’re building something that will inspire generations across the continent and beyond.”

Photo: Ghana and Nigeria women will meet as part of a double-header

Roots men and women will take on Nigeria on November 26 and Ghana three days later, all at the same venue.

The Roots Rugby Family is known for its mission to empower athletes of African descent through sport and community.

“This tour represents both a symbolic and practical return to their roots – bringing together players, coaches and administrators from across the diaspora,” said Roots president and co-founder Tiana Granby, a cousin of former professional player Roy Asotasi.

“This historic tour represents more than just rugby league – it is a powerful homecoming that strengthens the deep-rooted connections with the African diaspora.”

Their tour will include training clinics, school visits and collaborative workshops that engage grassroots players and local communities. 

“The Rugby League Federation Ghana is proud to be at the heart of this historic occasion, seeing it as a defining step in the continent’s rugby league journey,” noted RLFG president Juliana Storey.

“This tour is a celebration of shared identity, unity, and the enduring strength of the global African family. We look forward to unforgettable matches, lasting friendships, and the continued growth of rugby league in Ghana and beyond.”

 The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has heaped praises on President John Dramani Mahama for his trans­formational leadership which has changed Ghana’s economic narra­tive over the last six months.

Sir Khan said the leadership provided by President Mahama was worth emulating and London would be willing to learn from Ghana.

“Mr President, I think you can teach us things in terms of the success we have seen in the last few months in Ghana under your presidency.

“How you are rebuilding trust and confidence, how you are addressing the cost of living crisis, how you are using the crisis of climate change to address other issues and how you are using tech, how the sense of family is import­ant to Ghanaians and their safety net. These are things we can lean from you,” the Mayor said.

Sir Khan made this observation in Accra yesterday when he called on the President at the Presidency in Accra.

The Mayor was at the seat of government with his trade dele­gation as part of his outfit’s trade and investment tour of some African countries.

For President Mahama, his administration had come to office with a mindset to create a new sense of thinking and approach to doing things differently from the past.

This approach, anchored on fiscal and monetary discipline, President Mahama said was to ensure that government served the people well.

“We had quite a turbulent time with the economy a few years ago and had to default on our debt payments. We inherited a difficult situation but gradually, we are reintroducing fiscal and monetary discipline and the economy is turning around quite nicely.

“The local currency has appre­ciated in value, inflation is coming down and we hope that that new environment will bring foreign di­rect investment into the country,” President Mahama stated.

Government, President Ma­hama said was working to stop irregular migration into the United Kingdom and other countries by rolling out the labour export policy.

“So we are looking to sign agreement with countries that will take young people on fixed contracts to do some work and come back after the expiration of their contracts.

“A few of our caregivers have migrated to London and live in London but we think that if we do it in a regular manner and they can go work on fix contract basis, that will be a better way than the fly-by-night recruiters who come to recruit them, take them away in some cases abandon them,” he lamented.

President Mahama said Ghana was ready to learn from London in the implementation of its 24-hour economy.

He commended the long-stand­ing ties between Ghana and the UK and entreated citizens of the Kingdom to explore the business opportunities in the areas of digital space, agribusiness amongst others.

 BY JULIUS YAO PETETSI  

The 2023 announcement of commercially viable lithium deposits in Ewoyaa sparked excitement

The Ghanaian government is set to revisit the terms of the Ewoyaa Lithium Agreement following a dramatic fall in global lithium prices, which has cast doubt on the viability of the project.

During a parliamentary session on Wednesday, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Amarh Kofi Buah, revealed that the sharp decline in lithium prices—once around US$3,000 per tonne—has significantly impacted the project’s prospects.

Currently, market prices have fallen below US$675 per tonne, which is the estimated production cost for the lithium concentrate according to the company’s feasibility report.

The Minister explained that this price collapse has caused major lithium producers worldwide to cut production, lay off workers, and postpone new projects, including Ghana’s own Ewoyaa Lithium operation.

In response, Barari DV Ghana Limited, the mining company granted a 15-year lease in October 2023 covering 42.63 square kilometers at Mankessim in the Central Region, has requested a revision of lease terms to prevent the project’s collapse.

The lease was submitted to Parliament in 2024 and considered by the Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources. However, parliamentary ratification was delayed due to the adjournment for the 2024 general elections.

Now, faced with the challenging market conditions, the government has been apprised of the company’s request and is preparing to present a revised proposal to the Cabinet.

Minister Buah emphasised that the Ministry has already notified Cabinet and will soon submit a new memo outlining the proposed adjustments.

The goal is to find a sustainable pathway forward that safeguards the project and Ghana’s stake in the rapidly evolving battery metals industry.

Donald Trump is suffering from a chronic vein condition, the White House announced on Thursday, after days of speculation regarding photographs showing bruising on the US president’s hand.

After recently experiencing swelling in his legs, Trump underwent a “comprehensive exam” including vascular testing, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Leavitt said Trump’s bruised hand was consistent with “tissue damage from frequent handshaking” while taking aspirin, which she said is “part of a standard cardio-vascular prevention regimen”.

Trump, 79, has regularly touted his good health and once described himself as “the healthiest president that’s ever lived”.

The president’s recently discovered vein condition is called chronic venous insufficiency, which occurs when leg veins fail to pump blood to the heart, causing it to pool in the lower limbs, which can then become swollen.

Veins and valves “propel the blood up and out of the leg” and back toward the heart, Dr Meryl Logan, assistant professor of vascular surgery at the University of Texas at Austin told the BBC.

Blood flowing from the legs to the heart is moving against gravity, which can make that process more difficult.

“So what chronic venous insufficiency is, is when those veins and valves don’t work and blood goes backwards down the legs,” she said.

Oldest US president ever inaugurated
Leavitt said that there was “no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease” and that all results from the test were “within normal limits”.

According to a note from White House physician Sean Barbabella released to reporters, the condition is “benign and common”, especially in people over age 70.

Additional testing showed “no signs of heart failure, renal impairment, or systemic illness” in Trump, Barbabella said in the note, which confirmed the information from Leavitt’s earlier briefing.

Overall, Trump is in “excellent health”, the doctor wrote.

Photographers captured what appeared to be Trump’s swollen legs during the Fifa Club World Cup final in New Jersey on 13 July, with subsequent photos taken earlier this week showing his bruised hands during a meet with Bahraini Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at the White House.

A bruise on the president’s hand had previously been photographed during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in February.

His swollen legs and bruising prompted online speculation and rumours that the president may have been experiencing an illness that hadn’t been made public.

Following an annual physical exam in April, Barbabella wrote that Trump “exhibits cognitive and physical health”.

Trump was 78 years and seven months old when he was sworn in for his second term in January, making him the oldest president to ever be inaugurated as US leader.

What to know about chronic venous insufficiency

Doctors told the BBC they agree with Barbabella’s assessment on the severity of chronic venous insufficiency.

“It can be associated with serious conditions, but in and of itself it is not a serious condition, and one that is very common,” Dr Matthew Edwards, chair of the Department of Vascular Surgery at Wake Forest University, told the BBC.

“People in his age (group), I would say probably somewhere between 10 and 35% of people would have this.”

Experts say other risks include being overweight, having a history of blood clots, and having jobs that require patients to be on their feet for long durations.

Wearing custom-made medical-grade compression stockings can help manage the condition, and experts also recommend patients elevating their legs at night.

“I tell my patients to use a good creamy lotion all over their legs and feet every day, and then controlling other potential risk factors such as obesity,” Dr Logan said.

The president’s bruised hand

Chronic venous insufficiency only affects the lower part of the body, so the condition is unrelated to the bruising seen on the president’s hand, which generated speculation in recent days.

The president’s doctor said the bruising was a result of handshaking and a side effect of him taking aspirin, a medication which can help prevent heart attacks, blood clots, and strokes.

Dr Edwards said he agrees with the White House doctor’s explanation that Trump’s aspirin intake along with his age could be responsible for the bruising.

“We are all more prone to bruising as we get older, and you see that a lot in people that take aspirin and other blood-thinning agents.”

“I’m sure it could if someone squeezes your hand hard enough, (you could get a bruise),” Dr Edwards said.

“That would be a pretty stiff handshake.”

What is chronic venous insufficiency?

Chronic venous insufficiency, or CVI, occurs when the leg veins become damaged and don’t work as they should.

“The veins in our legs have one job,” Stewart said. They work against gravity to push used blood out of the legs through muscle contractions.

When these veins don’t work, typically due to damaged valves, it can cause blood to pool in the legs and lead to symptoms like swelling and ulcers.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, other symptoms also include achy or tired legs; burning, tingling or “pins and needles” sensation in your legs; cramping in your legs; discolored skin that looks reddish-brown; swelling in your lower legs and ankles (especially after standing a while or at the end of the day); flaking or itching skin on your legs or feet; full or heavy feeling in your legs; leathery-looking skin on your legs; ulcers; and varicose veins.

What causes chronic venous insufficiency?

Most cases of CVI are due to genetics, Stewart said, but certain risk factors can increase a person’s chance of developing the condition.

These risk factors include a history of deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins or a family history of varicose veins, obesity, smoking and tobacco use and sitting or standing for long periods, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Women are more likely to develop venous insufficiency because pregnancy is another risk factor, Stewart said. The chances of developing the condition also increase with age. Trump celebrated his 79th birthday on June 14.

Can you treat or prevent venous insufficiency?

Damaged veins cannot be repaired, Stewart said, but certain treatments can alleviate symptoms in patients.

Patients can undergo vein closures, which is when doctors close the veins that aren’t working. These veins can be closed with glue, heat lasers or by injecting medicine, Stewart said. Performing vein closures is done by ultrasound guidance, so it doesn’t require opening up the leg or putting the patient under anesthesia.

Although most cases of CVI are attributed to genetics, Stewart said patients can reduce their chances of developing the condition by avoiding prolonged sitting, wearing compression socks and following a generally healthy lifestyle.

White House physician Barbabella’s memo did not discuss whether Trump is receiving any medical treatment to address the vein condition.

By Edward Acquah

Accra, July 18, GNA – Two New Patriotic Party (NPP) members have filed an interlocutory injunction to stop the Party’s National Delegates Conference slated for July 19–20, 2025. 

The plaintiffs – Shamsudeen Iddrisu, a resident of Walewale, and Boateng Kwadwo, a resident of Bantama – argue that the scheduled conference violates provisions of the Party’s Constitution. 

In an application dated July 14, 2025, they alleged that the Party’s General Secretary failed to officially notify all Constituency Executive Committees at least one month prior to the Conference, as required. 

They also claimed that the NPP did not organise Constituency and Regional Delegates Conferences to deliberate and make resolutions on party matters before convening the National Delegates Conference. 

The plaintiffs contended that the Party’s National Council lacked the authority to waive the annual Constituency and Regional Delegates Conferences. 

“The Plaintiffs/Applicants contend that the organisation of the National Delegates Conference which is scheduled for July 19th 2025 is unlawful as same contravenes Articles 9(25), 10(2)(2), 10(2)(5) and 19(b) of the Constitution of the Defendant/Respondent. 

“The Plaintiffs/Applicants state that the conduct of the Defendant/Respondent will deprive members of the Constituency and Regional levels the opportunity to consider the proposed amendments prior to the scheduled date for the conference and also the opportunity to make meaningful inputs at the conference,” the application read. 

The NPP is yet to officially respond to the suit. 

Over 5,500 delegates are expected to convene at the University of Ghana Stadium for the conference, which will deliberate on constitutional reforms, review performance reports, and strategise for the Party’s future. 

The Conference, which will be held under the theme “Rebuilding Together with Our Values,”  aims to rally members around the foundational values and principles of the NPP. 

The Party has also scheduled its presidential primary for Saturday, January 31, 2026, to elect a flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.  

The decision, announced on June 17, 2025, by the National Executive Committee, was subsequently endorsed by the National Council. 

GNA 

Edited by Kenneth Sackey  

Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Ghana, Ing Kwadwo Twum Boafo

Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Ghana, Ing Kwadwo Twum Boafo, has called for strengthened political commitment and enhanced collaboration among ECOWAS member states to effectively combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing AML/CFT/CPF).

He made this appeal while delivering a speech at the GIABA ECOWAS Resident Representatives Seminar in Accra, on Thursday July 17, 2025.

The two-day seminar, organized by the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), is focused on “The Role of Resident Representatives in Fostering AML/CFT/CPF Compliance in ECOWAS Member States.”

Twum Boafo emphasised the crucial role of Resident Representatives in promoting the integrity of financial systems across West Africa.

He outlined four key actions Resident Representatives must prioritize:

Promote high-level political commitment in support of AML/CFT/CPF reforms.

Facilitate consistent engagement between GIABA and national authorities.

Advocate for adequate resources for national AML/CFT/CPF institutions.

Strengthen accountability mechanisms to ensure timely implementation of regional commitments.

He commended GIABA for convening the seminar, describing it as a “strategic engagement to strengthen the capacity of member states to combat financial crime.”

“AML/CFT/CPF compliance transcends mere technical obligations or the pursuit of international recognition. At its core, it is about preserving the integrity of our economies, shielding financial systems from exploitation, and preventing the flow of illicit funds that may support terrorism, organized crime, or erode the foundations of the rule of law,” he stated.

He urged Resident Representatives, who serve as the face of ECOWAS in member states, to leverage their influence to galvanize political will, foster national ownership of AML/CFT/CPF reforms, and engage proactively with national institutions to ensure effective implementation of GIABA’s recommendations.

Edwin W Harris Jr, Director General of GIABA, disclosed that GIABA had undergone significant institutional reforms since 2022, resulting in the removal of Senegal and Mali from the FATF grey list and improved compliance ratings for other member states.

He further revealed that Nigeria and Burkina Faso were scheduled for onsite FATF assessments and could be removed from the grey list by October 2025.

He attributed these successes to renewed staff commitment, improved technical capacity, and stronger collaboration with member states.

However, he cautioned that transnational crimes, including drug trafficking, human trafficking, and migrant smuggling, continued to undermine governance and economic stability in the region.

“Transnational crimes distort macroeconomics, deter investment, and worsen youth unemployment, thereby threatening national and regional security,” Harris warned.

He also announced that the GIABA Ministerial Committee would hold an extraordinary session on July 19, 2025, to deliberate on applications from non-ECOWAS countries seeking membership, citing the need for enhanced regional security cooperation.

Ambassador Perpetua O Dufu, Coordinating Director at Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, delivered goodwill remarks on behalf of the Ghanaian government.

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A man who was forcibly taken from his captive mother as a newborn during Argentina’s military rule and raised by strangers has been identified after 48 years, thanks to a DNA test.

The man’s sister, Adriana Metz, who had been searching for her long-lost brother for decades, said she had spoken to her sibling for the first time last week.

Ms Metz was able to find him with the help of the campaign group Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo, which has long tried to reunite the estimated 500 babies stolen by the military junta with their families.

Ms Metz’s brother, whose identity has not been revealed publicly to protect his privacy, is the 140th baby the group has found.

In a news conference, the founder of the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo, Estela de Carlotto, read out a statement while members of the group clapped and cheered.

“Today we welcome the son of Graciela Alicia Romero and Raúl Eugenio Metz,” the 94-year-old said, while sitting next to a beaming Adriana Metz.

While the man, whom the group referred to as “Grandchild 140”, was not present, the group gave details of how he had been separated from his family.

His parents were both political activists in Bahía Blanca, a city in Buenos Aires province.

His father, Raúl Metz was one of 10 siblings. He followed in his father’s footsteps and worked on the railways, while also being an active member of the Communist Party.

His mother, Graciela Romero, studied economics and joined a Marxist guerrilla group, the PRT-ERP, with Metz shortly before the two got married.

The couple had a daughter, Adriana, and Ms Romero was five months pregnant with a second child when the two were arrested at their home in December 1976.

Shortly after seizing power in a military coup in March 1976, the junta tried to eradicate any opposition to its rule by rounding up critics.

Tens of thousands were snatched in raids and held in clandestine detention centres.

Many were tortured. Human rights groups estimate that some 30,000 people were killed or forcibly disappeared between 1976 and the end of military rule in 1983.

Survivors told the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo that Graciela Romero had given birth to a son on 17 April 1977 while in captivity in the clandestine detention centre known as “La Escuelita” (Little School).

Fellow detainees say that both Romero and Metz were physically and psychologically tortured while in captivity, before being disappeared.

Their one-year-old daughter Adriana was first looked after by neighbours who eventually handed the infant to her paternal grandparents.

Both the Romero and Metz family searched for the couple and their son for decades.

The pair are listed as disappeared and are feared to be among the many left-wing activists who were killed by the military regime.

The Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo said it was an anonymous tip-off which had eventually led the group to “Grandchild 140”.

Working with the National Identity Commission (Conadi), an official body created to find children abducted by the military junta, they approached the man in April and offered him a DNA test.

He agreed to take the test, and on Friday Conadi informed him that he was indeed the baby snatched from Graciela Romero in 1977.

Adriana Metz said that during their phone call last week, he said that he had been raised as an only child.

“I told him ‘hey, here I am’,” she said at the press conference.

Adriana added that she was eager to meet her brother, who lives 400km (250 miles) away, in person to hug him.

Estela de Carlotto, who found her own missing grandson in 2014, said the fact that the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo had managed to locate one of the missing after 48 years showed how crucial their work was even after so many decades.

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An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 39-year-old businessman into National Intelligence Bureau custody over an alleged GH¢1.5 million gold fraud.

Dominic Tawiah is facing a charge of defrauding by false pretences.

His plea was not taken by the court, presided over by Mr. Isaac Addo, who also denied a bail application submitted by defence counsel.

Tawiah is expected to reappear on July 31, 2025. The case is being prosecuted by Chief Inspector Jacob Kuuba.

According to the facts presented, the complainant, Alexander Nkrumah, a businessman residing at Ashongman in Accra, was approached in 2024 by Tawiah, who presented himself as a gold dealer, and claimed he could supply gold in any quantity.

Nkrumah, who is not a gold dealer, then introduced Tawiah to his associate, Selim Fendi, who exports gold.

Acting as a middleman, the Nkrumah facilitated the transaction, and initial consignments were successfully delivered.

Having gained the trust of the Nkrumah, Tawiah took a total of GH¢1,519,700 from him in the presence of Fendi to supply 153 pounds of gold, which he failed to do.

During interrogation, Tawiah denied collecting GH¢1,519,700 for gold supply, stating, “That money was for fuel for his operations at a mining site and not for the supply of gold.”

Tawiah allegedly began evading calls from Nkrumah, prompting a report to the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).

A formal petition was filed on July 14, 2025, leading to Tawiah’s arrest.

Investigations are ongoing.

Source: GNA

President John Dramani Mahama (L) and Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II

President John Dramani Mahama, in the exercise of his constitutional mandate under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, is set to submit a list of 21 High Court judges to the Judicial Council for consideration and appointment to the Court of Appeal, according to a report by thelawplatform.online.

Among the nominees is Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, known in legal circles as Justice Daniel Mensah.

The Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Area has earned nationwide respect for his ability to balance his traditional leadership role with his duties on the High Court bench.

Justice Mensah currently serves as a High Court judge and is widely admired for his strong advocacy on national issues.

President Mahama’s latest appointment falls under Article 144(3) of the Constitution, which states, “Justices of the Court of Appeal and of the High Court, as well as Chairmen of Regional Tribunals, shall be appointed by the President acting on the advice of the Judicial Council.”

Find below the full list of the nominees:

1.Justin Dorgu

2.George Boadi

3.Ayitey Armah-Tetteh

4.Senyo Amedahe (Koforidua High Court)

5.Olivia Boeng Owusu

6.Douglas Seidu

7.Ali Baba Bature

8.Mariama Samo (Adenta High Court)

9.Abena Adzin Doku

10.Mary Maame Akua Yanzu

11.Jennifer Anne Myers Ahmed

12.John Bosco Nabarese

13.Kwasi Anokye Gyimah

14.Richmond Osei Hwere (Amasaman High Court)

15.Apangano Achibonga (Adenta High Court)

16.Charity Akosua Asem

17.Enyonam Adinyira

18.Shiela Minta

19.Bridget Kafui Antonio

20.Franklina Gesila Adanu

If approved, these nominees will join the appellate bench to strengthen Ghana’s justice delivery system.

AM/KA

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