The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has urged the government to prioritise the passage of the Conduct of Public Officers Bill. Similarly, the commission also called on public officers of the new government...
More infoCHRAJ CALLS FOR INTEGRITY, HUMAN RIGHTS FOCUS IN 2025 GOVERNANCE AGENDA
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has called on Ghanaian public officers and institutions to prioritize governance compliance, uphold integrity, and advance the rule of law as the nation enters a new chapter...
More infoDECLARE ASSETS BEFORE TAKING OFFICE, APPRISE YOURSELF WITH CODE OF CONDUCT – CHRAJ TO PUBLIC OFFICERS
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has called on public officers, particularly those in the new government and the ninth Parliament, to familiarise themselves with the “Code of Conduct for Public Officers”...
More infoAKUFO-ADDO APPOINTS BENJAMIN BARFO-BONNEY AS DEPUTY CHRAJ COMMISSIONER
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Benjamin Barfo-Bonney as the Deputy Commissioner for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, December 11. A...
More infoCHRAJ SEEKS VULNERABLE PERSONS’ ELECTORAL RIGHT
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has called for more education for stakeholders to proactively facilitate the fulfilment of the right to vote for vulnerable persons in the future. The Commission, in a...
More infoCHRAJ SLAMS LYDIA ALHASSAN FOR DISTRIBUTING FOOD TO VOTERS
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has condemned the sharing of food by the Ayawaso West Wuogon Member of Parliament, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, during the special voting on Monday, December 2, 2024. Despite...
More infoCHRAJ BOSS DESCENDS ON SECURITY OFFICERS WHO COLLECTED FOOD SHARED BY MP DURING SPECIAL VOTING
The Commissioner of the Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Dr. Joseph Whittal, has strongly condemned the actions of some security officers who accepted food being distributed by the Member of Parliament for...
More infoCHRAJ TO DEPLOY 300 PERSONNEL TO MONITOR DEC 7 ELECTIONS
The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Dr. Joseph Whittal has announced that his outfit has trained 300 personnel to be deployed to polling centers across the country. He said this forms part...
More infoFULL TEXT: CHRAJ REPORT ON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL PROJECT
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has released its report on the National Cathedral project. North Tongu lawmaker Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa had petitioned CHRAJ to look into allegations of corruption and abuse...
More infoIF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY CAN DECLINE BETWEEN 2017 AND 2024 THEN WE HAVE A PROBLEM – JOSEPH WHITTAL
The Commissioner for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Joseph Whittal has expressed concern over the loss of public confidence in the Judiciary under the Akufo-Addo-led government. In an interview with Joy News on Monday...
More infoIF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY CAN DECLINE BETWEEN 2017 AND 2024 THEN WE HAVE A PROBLEM – Dr. JOSEPH WHITTAL
The Commissioner for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Dr. Joseph Whittal has expressed concern over the loss of public confidence in the Judiciary under the Akufo-Addo-led government. In an interview with Joy News on...
More infoAVOID CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO FIGHT CORRUPTION …STAFF OF STATE INSTITUTIONS URGED
Staff of state institutions have been urged to help in the fight against corruption by avoiding conflicts of interest in the discharge of their duties at their respective offices. According to speakers at a workshop on conflict of interest...
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