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  Accra, Ghana – President John Dramani Mahama has formally initiated the constitutional process for the possible removal of the Chief Justice after receiving three petitions from various individuals seeking such action. In a press statement issued by the Presidency on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, it was confirmed that the President has forwarded the petitions to the Council of State. This step aligns with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates consultation before further action can be taken regarding the removal of a Chief Justice. The statement, however, did not disclose the grounds on which the petitions were filed or the identities of the petitioners. The next steps in the process will depend on the recommendations of the Council of State. This development has sparked discussions across legal and political circles, with analysts weighing in on the potential im...

The Nifahene of Okyeman, Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo II, has placed a total ban on all mining activities in Asiakwa and its surrounding areas in a bold move to protect the environment and combat illegal mining. The decision aligns with efforts by the Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, and the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council to preserve the Birim River and surrounding lands from the devastating impact of illegal mining. Speaking to the media, Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo II, who also serves as the chief of Asiakwa, condemned the destructive nature of mining activities in the area. He described the miners' methods as "appalling" and stressed the urgent need to reclaim degraded lands. To enforce the ban, he has given miners a two-week ultimatum to reclaim the lands they have destroyed, remove all machinery from the mining sites, and completely vacate the area to restore environmental integrity. A media visit to mining sites in Asiakwa revealed mixed levels of compliance wi...