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The Supreme Court of Ghana as the constitutional court and repository of legal knowledge has a duty to safeguard the 1992 Constitution which has formed the bedrock of the democracy we enjoy today.
Repositioning Judiciary For Improved Performance
The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a plea seeking the abolition of the collegium system, where judges appoint judges in the higher judiciary. The bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, took note of lawyer Mathews Nedumpara's request to have his writ petition heard on the matter. Nedumpara expressed frustration at the registry's refusal to list his petition, citing that the Registrar had deemed it not maintainable after a Constitution bench ruling.
As the 2024 Regular Legislative Session began about three months ago, I had a column entitled “2024 Legislative Session Begins Next Week.”
As the 2024 regular Legislative Session began about three months ago, I had a column entitled “2024 Legislative Session Begins Next Week.”