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ECOWAS Court dismisses former Chief Justice’s suit against Ghana
The ECOWAS Community Court has dismissed all seven claims filed by former Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, against the Republic of Ghana, according to Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem-Sai.
In a facebook post, Mr. Srem-Sai said the court rejected all the allegations made by the former Chief Justice against the country.
He further disclosed that the court did not grant Mrs. Torkornoo’s request for US$10 million in damages.
According to him, the court ruled that, “in light of the Court’s conclusions that Ghana has not violated any of the Applicant’s rights under the African Charter as alleged, the Court makes no decision on reparations.”
The Deputy Attorney-General praised the team of state attorneys who represented Ghana in the case, commending them for their hard work and extensive research in defending the Republic.
“Thanks, again, to our team of illustrious State Attorneys who put in hours and hours of research to support the Republic’s defence,” he said.
The ruling brings an end to the case brought before the regional court by the former Chief Justice, with the ECOWAS Court finding no violation of her rights by the Republic of Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (MoTCCA) has announced that an electronic copy of Ghana’s revised National Cultural Policy is now available online for free access by the public and stakeholders in the creative sector.
In a statement issued on June 22, the ministry said the revised policy was officially launched on June 9, 2026, at the National Theatre of Ghana in Accra.
According to the ministry, the decision to upload the document on its official website is aimed at ensuring widespread dissemination, increasing public awareness and promoting the effective implementation of the policy.
The ministry encouraged sector practitioners, stakeholders and members of the public to visit its website and read the document.
“The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, in the spirit of the Black Star Experience, remains committed to a transparent, inclusive and collaborative approach to building the better Ghana we want,” the statement said.
It added that it looks forward to the active participation of stakeholders in implementing the policy for the benefit of the country.
The ministry urged the public to take advantage of the free access to the policy document and familiarise themselves with its contents.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), has arrested the first suspect in connection with a 320-kilogram methamphetamine shipment intercepted in Australia.
According to a statement issued by NACOC on Wednesday, the drugs, valued at about $296 million on the streets, were traced to a storage facility in Girraween, Australia, in April 2026.
The Commission described the arrest as a major breakthrough in efforts to uncover the criminal syndicate behind the movement and diversion of the drugs.
“NACOC investigators are currently working alongside international partners to track down remaining suspects believed to be part of a wider, multi-jurisdictional network,” the statement said.
The Commission noted that the arrest marks an important step in a coordinated international effort to dismantle a sophisticated transnational drug trafficking syndicate.
It added that intelligence gathered from the arrest would help investigators identify and apprehend other members of the global criminal network.
NACOC reaffirmed its commitment to working with international partners to protect the region from the activities of large-scale drug trafficking organisations.
The Commission said further arrests are expected as intelligence-led operations continue across several jurisdictions.
By: Jacob Aggrey
