Tag: Ghana
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ECG Wins Big as PDS Compensation Claim is Dismissed in London Arbitration
ECG Triumphs in London Arbitration A London-based arbitration tribunal has ruled in favor of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), substantially rejecting the $390 million compensation claim lodged by Power Distribution Services Ghana Ltd. (PDS). The decision marks a decisive turn in a long-running dispute over the termination of PDS’s management contract for ECG, a…
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PDS loses $390m claim as London arbitration tribunal rules in favour of ECG
London Arbitration Rules in Favor of ECG, Denies PDS Compensation A London-based arbitral tribunal has delivered a decisive ruling in favor of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), effectively dismissing Power Distribution Services Ghana Ltd. (PDS) claim for around $390 million. The decision, which stems from a dispute over the termination of PDS’s management contract…
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PDS Loses $390m Claim in London Arbitration Ruling
London arbitration tribunal rules in ECG’s favor, dismissing PDS claim A London-based arbitration tribunal has ruled against Power Distribution Services Ghana Ltd. (PDS) in a high-profile dispute tied to the termination of its management contract with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The arbitral award substantially rejects PDS’s demand for compensation following the termination, signaling…
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CHRAJ Bans Former GRA Commissioner-General from Public Service for Five Years
Public Service Sanction Imposed on Former GRA Leader The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has ordered a five-year ban on the former Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, from participating in public service. The decision underscores CHRAJ’s commitment to accountability and integrity within Ghana’s public sector. What Led…
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Ghana CHRAJ Imposes Five-Year Public Service Ban on Former GRA Chief Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah
Overview of the CHRAJ Decision The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has announced a disciplinary action against a high-ranking former public official, imposing a five-year ban from public service. The case centers on Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, the former Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The decision reflects CHRAJ’s ongoing mandate to…
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Court bars Asutifi North MP from leaving Greater Accra over NAIMOS attack allegations
Background: Court action tied to NAIMOS allegations An Accra High Court has imposed restrictions on the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, barring him from leaving the Greater Accra Region. The order follows allegations that he played a role in an attack on personnel from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS)…
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Court bars Asutifi North MP from leaving Accra over NAIMOS
Background: MP in the spotlight over NAIMOS allegations The Accra High Court has restricted the movement of the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, in connection with allegations that he was involved in an attack on the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force. The ruling, issued in a formal bail…
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Speaker Bagbin: No MP Will Be Shielded from the Law
Context: A Commitment to Equal Accountability The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has publicly affirmed a firm stance: no member of Parliament (MP) will be shielded from accountability. In the wake of recent tensions following the NAIMOS attack, Bagbin underscored that occupying a parliamentary post and enjoying certain privileges does not grant immunity from legal…
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Bagbin vows MPs won’t be shielded from the law
Introduction: A firm stand on accountability The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reaffirmed a decisive stance: no Member of Parliament (MP) will be shielded from accountability. Coming amid conversations about privilege, influence, and parliamentary immunity, Bagbin’s remarks underscore a broader commitment to the rule of law and transparent governance in Ghana. Context: Why accountability…
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OSP Seizes Assets Worth Over GH₵100 Million in NPA Investigations
Major Milestone in Asset Recovery Efforts The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced a significant development in its ongoing investigations into procurement and financial malfeasance. According to official statements, authorities have seized and frozen properties valued at more than GH₵100 million, along with more than US$100,000 in cash and assets. This milestone underscores…