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 Regional, district tribunals will not usurp powers of court — Minister of Justice- designate

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• Dr Dominic Akurintinga Ayine
• Dr Dominic Akurintinga Ayine

 The re-establishment of district and regional tribunals is not to usurp the power of the courts, but rather involve the citizenry in the dispensation of justice in their commu­nities. Attorney General and Minister of Justice-designate, Dr Dominic Akurintin­ga Ayine, has said.

He said Article 125(1) of the consti­tution stated that justice emanates from the people and shall be administered in the name of the Republic by the judiciary which shall be independent and subject only to this constitution, while article 125 (1) demands that there must be participa­tion by automatic people in the dispensa­tion of justice.

The nominee stated that the effective establishment of the regional tribunals would complement the roles of the High Court as well as improve security in all the districts.

He said these when he appeared before the Appointments Committee of Parlia­ment on Monday.

Dr Ayine told the Appointments Committee that not only would the tribunals dispense justice, they would also be regulated through a Public Tribunals Act which will be comprehensive as well as contain restrictions in terms of the conduct of the affairs of the tribunals and the human rights violations.

Dr Ayine indicated that the primary value of the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) was supposed to exact account­ability from politically-exposed persons holding public office who used or mis­used their office to loot public resources by way of property, money and other intangible resources.

He said even though “it is a non-legal body doesn’t mean that it is illegal there’s a distinction between non-legality and illegality as such re-establishing of course would be governed by the constitution and I believe that there will be limitations to the powers of the platinum.”

The nominee said an in-house inves­tigative team would be set up to re­ceive and furnish his outfit with information that would help unearth corrupt practices and urged the citizenry with any information to assist his outfit speed up its work.

He said even though he served as lead counsel for the ECG and other institutions, he had withdrawn his services to take up the current appointment and also filed his tax returns.

“Some of the cases pending have been handed over to the chamber while those I was not directly handling have been handed to a team of lawyers to take charge of,” he add­ed.

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Declaration of Monday, 31st March 2025 and Tuesday, 1st April 2025 as Public Holidays

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March 24, 2025

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The Ministry of Interior has declared Monday,  March 31, 2025 and Tuesday, April 1, 2025  as Public Holidays

“The general public is hereby informed that Sunday, 30th March, 2025 or Monday, 31st March, 2025 marks Eid-Ul-Fitr which is a Statutory Public Holiday,” the ministry noted in a press statement

According to the ministry “In view of the fact that 30th March 2025 falls on a Sunday and in the interest of the public, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has by Executive Instrument (E.I.), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601) declared Monday, 31st March 2025 and Tuesday, 1st April 2025 as additional Public Holidays and should be observed as such throughout the country.”

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Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Laws in Ghana – Interior Minister

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March 24, 2025

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Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called for strengthened anti-money laundering laws in Ghana, urging the Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to collaborate in this effort.

During a meeting with a GIABA delegation led by Director-General Edwin Harris, Muntaka Mubarak emphasised the Government’s commitment to supporting GIABA’S work in maintaining a safe and secure environment.

The Director-General of GIABA, Mr. Edwin Harris acknowledged Ghana’s active participation in GIABA operations and encouraged continued collaboration.

Mr. Harris stated that Ghana has made significant progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering laws, with the passage of the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2020 (Act 1044).

The meeting had in attendance the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Okletey Teilarbi, the Acting Chief Director of the Ministry, Mrs. Doreen Annan, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of FIC, Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo and other officials from the Ministry, GIABA and FIC.

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Interior Minister reaffirms commitment to Enhancing Ghana’s Security Architecture

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March 24, 2025

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Minister of the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has acknowledged the critical role the Police Service plays in maintaining peace and stability and reaffirmed Government’s commitment to enhancing Ghana’s security architecture.

Speaking at the Ghana Police Service Regional Commanders’ meeting, the Minister assured international partners, businesses, and investors, that Government remains committed to providing a secure environment, and ensuring necessary security measures are in place to facilitate uninterrupted business operations.

Muntaka Mubarak commended the Inspector General of the Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno for initiating an orientation for Regional and Unit Police Public Relations Officers. 

According to him, the programme aimed to enhance community engagement, share crucial information, and foster trust between the police and the public.

In his remarks, the IGP, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno stated that the meeting provided an opportunity for them to reflect and strategize for the year ahead.

Mr. Yohuno also advised the officers to uphold the highest professional standards, emphasising the need for discipline and ethical conduct in discharging their duties.

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