This week's news from Ghana is a mix of political appointments, legal developments, and social issues. Here's a recap of the top stories you might have missed from November 16th to 21st, 2025:
Judicial Leadership Transition: President John Dramani Mahama swore in Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana's Chief Justice, marking a significant change in the country's judiciary. This appointment, made in accordance with Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitution, comes after the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo. The ceremony, held at the Jubilee House, emphasized President Mahama's commitment to an independent, strong, and accountable judiciary.
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Major Corruption Charges: The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed 78 charges against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta, Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited, and six other individuals. The charges include corruption and corruption-related offenses, stemming from investigations into procurement breaches, revenue mobilization contracts, and alleged fraudulent actions involving state resources. Among the accused are senior former officials of the Ministry of Finance and the Ghana Revenue Authority.
ECOWAS Court Decision: The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice dismissed an application for interim measures filed by former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo in her human rights case against the Government of Ghana. The court ruled that Torkornoo's request did not meet the standard for urgent, imminent, and irreparable harm, noting a delay in filing the request nearly three months after the alleged violation.
Tragic Domestic Violence: A 54-year-old mason, Isaac Adonteng, was arrested for allegedly beating his 13-year-old daughter, Celestine Adonteng, to death in Kokrobite. The father was accused of using a cane, a metal pipe, and other objects after accusing the child of taking food meant for her younger sibling. The Accra Regional Police Command confirmed ongoing investigations and the suspect's imminent court appearance.
These stories reflect the ongoing political, social, and legal reforms in Ghana, highlighting the country's commitment to transparency, accountability, and addressing critical issues such as corruption and domestic violence.
