What Does Ghana’s Chief Justice Do?
The Chief Justice of Ghana is the head of the Judiciary, the highest judicial officer in the land, and the…
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What Does Ghana’s Attorney-General Do?
The Attorney-General is one of the most powerful and least understood figures in Ghana’s government. The title sounds legal and…
The Supreme Court Explained: What It Can and Cannot Do
The Supreme Court of Ghana is the final court in the land. It is not just the highest appellate body…
The Judiciary Explained: How Ghana’s Courts Work
The Judiciary is the third arm of government, separate from the Executive and the Legislature. It is the institution that…
How Ghana’s Local Government System Works
Ghana’s local government system is built on a simple but powerful idea: that development decisions should be made by the…
President-Elect Mahama forms interim national security team ahead of appointments
President-elect John Dramani Mahama has announced a six-member interim team, led by Prosper Douglas Bani, to oversee national security issues…
The Presidency Explained: What Can the President Really Do?
The President of Ghana is often treated as the most powerful person in the country. Campaigns focus heavily on the…
How Ghana’s Government Actually Works
Every election year, Ghanaians go to the polls to choose a president and members of parliament. Between elections, the government…
