{
  "id": 3783836,
  "title": "I have no problem with public tribunals; they’re constitutional – Anthony Forson",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/i-have-no-problem-with-public-tribunals-theyre-constitutional-anthony",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T17:42:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/i-have-no-problem-with-public-tribunals-theyre-constitutional-anthony-forson/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former President of the Ghana Bar Association, Anthony Forson Jr., expressed no qualms about public tribunals being established in Ghana, stating that their introduction aligns with the provisions outlined in the 1992 Constitution. When questioned about public concerns surrounding the creation and functioning of these tribunals under the current administration, Forson cited Article 1(2) of the Constitution, which declares the Constitution as the supreme law of the nation. He argued that any institutions established in line with constitutional provisions should be deemed constitutionally valid. Appearing before Parliament's Appointments Committee on August 27, Forson emphasized that the reintroduction of public tribunals is not occurring outside of the constitutional framework, as the Constitution itself lays out the groundwork for such bodies. He affirmed that the country's fundamental law already encompasses public tribunals, and therefore, he has no issue with their establishment. Forson further clarified that apprehensions from certain members of the public do not negate the constitutional standing of these tribunals. He reiterated that the Constitution does not introduce these tribunals from outside, and if Parliament adheres to the law, he remains completely unopposed to their implementation.",
  "summary": "Supreme Court nominee Anthony Forson Jnr says he has no problem with the establishment of public tribunals, arguing that their establishment is expressly provided for under Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Supreme Court should have no cap on number of judges – Anthony Forson Jnr",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/supreme-court-should-have-no-cap-on-number-of-judges-anthony-forson",
        "published": "2026-08-27T16:20:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "I have no problem with public tribunals; they’re constitutional – Anthony Forson",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/i-have-no-problem-with-public-tribunals-theyre-constitutional-anthony-3801603",
        "published": "2026-08-27T19:13:22.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}