GBA to announce position on Tribunals Law soon – GBA President

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) intends to disclose its stance on the Tribunals Law soon, following the completion of its Legal Committee's analysis and research into the legislation. GBA President Efua Ghartey announced this at the Ghana Bar Association Conference 2026/27 in Ada on Monday, September 14. The Legal Committee, headed by Ace Ankomah, has begun the process of evaluating the law, which has garnered significant attention from the Bar.

Ghartey emphasized that the GBA would not rush to announce its position on the legislation but would first undertake a thorough examination of the provisions in terms of legal and constitutional scrutiny. The Bar will assess the law's alignment with the constitutional framework, particularly focusing on the jurisdiction granted to tribunals and the authorities responsible for appointments.

Mrs Ghartey highlighted key areas such as the mode of decision-making, fair trial standards, independence of tribunals, and the necessity of the legislation in the current context, drawing from the historical precedent of similar tribunals. The independence of the tribunals would be a significant factor in the GBA's evaluation. The GBA President assured the public that the association would continue to play its role in ensuring that statutory and governmental institutions adhere to constitutional standards for the common good.

Despite widespread opposition from various quarters, President John Mahama assented to the Tribunals Bill, 2026, in August.