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Ken Ofori-Atta trial to resume August 27 after Supreme Court clears OSP Act
The Office of the Special Prosecutor announced the new date in a Facebook post on Monday, August 10.
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Ghana’s Superior Courts carrying nearly 30,000 pending cases — Justice Kulendi
Justice Kulendi made the disclosure during a lecture at the University of Ghana School of Law, where he appeared as a Distinguished Alumnus.
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Court of Appeal gives husband green light to sue Ghana Health Service, Mponua District Hospital directly for negligence
A three-member panel overturned a High Court ruling that removed the two health institutions from the case on the basis that the law establishing them did not expressly state that they could sue or be sued in their own names.
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Judges decide cases by law, not politics- Justice Kulendi
He said although judges, like all citizens, may have personal views, they are bound by oath to decide cases according to the law, the evidence and the facts presented before them.
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UBIDS graduates 70 law students, ready to run Pre-Bar programme from September
The General Legal Council has approved the university to run the programme under the Legal Education Act, 2026.
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AG opposes Torkornoo’s bid to review Supreme Court orders
The Attorney-General says the application should be dismissed summarily because it does not meet the recognised grounds for invoking the Supreme Court’s review jurisdiction.
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Kobby Amoah endorses J.B. Afrifa, says he is best choice for Young Lawyers’ Forum presidency
Mr Amoah, who is also a lecturer at Ashesi University and a former aspirant for the same position, made the endorsement at J.B. Afrifa’s Policy Launch and Vision Dialogue
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Crime
13 suspected drug peddlers arrested in Kumasi police operations
The intelligence-led operations were carried out by the Inspector-General of Police Special Operations Team in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command.
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Court orders prosecution to file disclosures in Abronye DC case
In court, defence counsel Daniel Amartey Addo challenged aspects of the record of the previous proceedings supplied to the defence.
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Parliament passes anti-LGBTQ Bill with exemptions for lawyers, journalists and health workers
It seeks to criminalise LGBTQ-related activities in Ghana and place restrictions on the promotion, advocacy and funding of such activities.
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Supreme Court fixes July 2 for judgment on CJ Torkornoo removal consolidated cases
A seven-member panel of the apex court, presided over by Justice Amadu Tanko, fixed the date after adopting the proposed memoranda of issues filed by the parties.
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Supreme Court rejects Dame’s withdrawal from Torkornoo case
A seven-member panel, chaired by Justice Amadu Tanko, said there was nothing before the court to show that Justice Torkornoo had been served with the notice filed by her lawyers.
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Supreme Court adjourns OSP challenge to High Court ruling indefinitely
The case was called on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, before a five-member panel chaired by Justice Gabriel Pwamang.
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Court freezes sale of Badu Kobi matrimonial assets pending divorce suit determination
The order, issued on 18 May 2026, follows a motion filed by Gloria Kobi, who is listed as the petitioner/applicant in the suit numbered GA/TM/HCG/E5/027/2026.
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Crime
Three remanded over jewellery shop robberies in Accra
The accused are Musa Abdul Aziz Mamoud, also known as Justin Martin, Abubakar Mamoud, and Edgar Donkor. All three pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery.
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Two remanded in Accra over rifle and ammunition case linked to Bawku operation
The accused, Musah Aguruba and Issah Awuni, both from Bawkzua, denied charges of conspiracy and unlawful possession when they appeared before the court. They are to return on 14 May 2026.
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Western Region: Police arrest five for allegedly robbing Chinese traders
According to police, four of the suspects were arrested on 12 March 2026 not long after the robbery while they were allegedly trying to escape.
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Two remanded over alleged GH¢2m jewellery shop robbery in Accra
The accused, Musa Abdul Aziz Mamoud, also known as Justin Martin, and Donatus Kwame Donkor, have both denied the allegations.
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Ofori-Atta case delayed again as service and extradition remain unresolved
An adjournment was announced on Thursday after the prosecution said efforts to serve criminal summons and charge sheets on Mr Ofori-Atta and the second accused, Ernest Darko Akore, were still ongoing.
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Citizen challenges Kotoka Airport renaming at Supreme Court
The action was brought by Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, who says the airport’s current name is protected by existing legislation and cannot be replaced through executive action alone.
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