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Hopeson Adorye calls for stricter sanctions over delays in public financial reporting
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A leading member of the united party, Hopeson Adorye, has called for punitive measures to be introduced to deal with institutions that fail to comply with timelines in the management of public funds.
In an interview on Joy news on Tuesday March 24, 2026 , he expressed concern over delays in key financial processes, stressing that such lapses could affect national planning and accountability.
Mr Adorye cited a situation where the Finance Minister fails to present the national budget on time, explaining that such a delay could have serious consequences for the country.
According to him, similar delays across various public institutions must not be tolerated, as they may create room for inefficiencies and possible wrongdoing.
He noted that while some delays may not be directly linked to corruption, they could raise suspicion about possible financial mismanagement or attempts to conceal irregularities.
Mr Adorye suggested that some institutions might intentionally delay submissions to buy time to correct anomalies before presenting their reports.
He therefore called for the introduction of strict and preventive measures to ensure that public officials and institutions meet their deadlines.
He emphasised the need for stronger supervision of financial operations, adding that the Finance Minister has a responsibility to ensure compliance across all sectors.
Mr Adorye expressed hope that stricter enforcement would help improve transparency and prevent delays in the management of public funds.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced plans to introduce a new Bill to strengthen the legal framework for the discipline of lawyers in Ghana.
In an address read on his behalf by the Deputy Attorney-General at the opening of the 2026 Conference of the Ghana Bar Association, Dr. Ayine disclosed that the Bill is headed to Cabinet for review and approval before being laid before Parliament.
The proposed law, to be called the Legal Profession (Practitioners Standards Board) Bill, is expected to transform and strengthen the regulatory framework for disciplining lawyers to safeguard the rights of practitioners and promote public confidence in the profession.
According to the Attorney-General, when passed, the Bill will establish an independent Disciplinary Committee with clear rules of procedure and proposals on proportionate sanctions.
He explained that this marks a progressive departure from the existing framework where the Disciplinary Committee both investigates and adjudicates complaints. The Bill also proposes clear and strict procedural timelines for resolving grievances to avert prolonged deliberations that frustrate both clients and lawyers.
Secondly, Dr. Ayine noted that under the current framework, Superior Court judges sit on the Disciplinary Committee whose decisions, as quasi-judicial decisions, are subject to reviews and appeals in the same courts where these judges preside.
The new Bill seeks to eliminate this conflict of interest by creating a separately constituted Board composed of lay non-lawyers and professional representatives with guaranteed tenure.
The Attorney-General added that the Bill seeks to separate professional discipline from executive, judicial or competitive interference to ensure that disciplinary mechanisms are not weaponized against lawyers by clients, the Bench, or the State.
The introduction of the new law forms part of efforts by the Attorney-General to introduce reforms into the legal profession aimed at revolutionizing legal practice and training. It follows the passage of the Legal Education Act, 2026, which is currently at the implementation stage.
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Gov’t did not approve market near school — Stan Dogbe clears air on Ahafo Ano South market siting
Deputy Chief of Staff, Stan Xoese Dogbe has reacted to a viral video raising concerns about the siting of a market close to a school in the Ahafo Ano South District of the Ashanti Region.
In a post responding to the video, Mr. Dogbe said he has been in contact with the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, who he said is on top of the situation and has long since halted the construction process.
According to him, the decision to designate the said land near the school for the market was not a government decision.
“Once the development was brought to the RCC’s attention, the regional minister immediately asked that the process be stopped,” he stated.
Mr. Dogbe explained that the community currently has no available land space for the construction of the model market, which necessitated their choice of the location near the school.
He noted however that the community has been asked to find another, more suitable piece of land for the project to commence.
“We thank all for the interest in developmental issues in our communities,” he added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
