Ghana Bar Association withdraws services for Martyrs' Day

Martyrs Day: Remember innocent voters killed in Techiman too and bring their murderers to book—Franklin Cudjoe

President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, is of the view that as Ghana celebrates the murder of some judges on Martyrs Day, voters who were killed in Techiman during the 2020 elections must also be remembered. According to him, such state-sponsored killing must not be forgotten, just as the murder of some judges on June 30 has not been forgotten all these years. He, therefore, called for a thorough investigation into all stat…

Calls Mount To Protect Judiciary Integrity Amid Martyrs Day Reflections

As Ghanaians marked Martyrs Day—a solemn occasion to honor those who gave their lives for justice and the rule of law—calls for vigilance over the state of the judiciary took center stage.  Richard Ahiagbah, Communications Director for the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), used the moment to emphasize the need to reflect on Ghana’s democratic journey and the ongoing responsibility to uphold its legal institutions. “We must pause today to re…

Martyrs’ Day Observance 2025: GBA Members Granted Exemption from Court Appearances

The Acting Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has granted formal approval for members of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to abstain from court appearances today, Monday, June 30, 2025, in observance of this year’s Martyrs’ Day commemoration. In a circular dated Tuesday, June 17, 2025, and distributed to all judges and magistrates nationwide, the Acting Chief Justice reaffirmed the long-standing tradition that allows legal practi…

Ghana Bar Association withdraws services for Martyrs' Day

GBA fully withdraws its services today, June 30, 2025, in observance of Martyrs’ Day The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has fully withdrawn its services today, June 30, 2025, in observance of Martyrs’ Day. This action, formally permitted by Ghana’s Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, is expected to significantly impact court proceedings nationwide, potentially delaying numerous […] The post Ghana Bar Association withdraws services for Martyrs…