Gloria Akuffo (born 31 December 1954) is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician who serves as the Attorney General of Ghana and Minister for Justice, since 2017. She is a former Deputy Attorney General and Aviation Minister.
Diana Asonaba Dapaah has been nominated by the President of Ghana as one of the two Deputies for the Office Of Attorney General and Minister of Justice.
The Attorney General is the representative of the public in all legal proceedings for the enforcement of law and the assertion or protection of public rights. The Attorney General defends the constitutionality of Bills referred to the Supreme Court under Article 26 of the Constitution.
The principal duties of the Attorney General are to:Represent the United States in legal matters.Supervise and direct the administration and operation of the offices, boards, divisions, and bureaus that comprise the Department.More items...•Oct 8, 2021
Godfred Yeboah DameThe Attorney-General & Minister for Justice of Ghana On 5th March, 2021 Godfred Yeboah Dame was sworn in as Ghana's Attorney-General and Minister for Justice by H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana. Godfred Yeboah Dame was born on June 5, 1979.
In layman terms, Chief Justice is a Judge and Attorney General is a Lawyer, both have distinct roles to play. The Attorney General of India is the highest law officer of the country and he/she is the chief legal advisor to the GoI. He is responsible to assist the government in all its legal matters.Feb 20, 2020
The Supreme Court of GhanaThe Supreme Court of Ghana is the highest judicial body in Ghana. Ghana's 1992 constitution guarantees the independence and separation of the Judiciary from the Legislative and the Executive arms of government.
Godfred Yeboah DameOn 5th March, 2021 Godfred Yeboah Dame was sworn in as Ghana's Attorney-General and Minister for Justice by H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana. Godfred Yeboah Dame was born on June 5, 1979.
Sir David Patrick ChalmersThe court consisted of the chief justice and not more than four puisne judges. This led to the appointment of the first chief justice, Sir David Patrick Chalmers by the British colonial authorities in 1876. The nature of the office of chief justice evolved with the years.