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Africa
ECOWAS Court fixes July 9 to consolidate suits on Nigeria’s Twitter ban
On the cause list for the day, were two applications against the Federal Government over the Twitter ban
DL News6 July 2021
Courts
Court throws out No. 12 case against Kwesi Nyantakyi, state files same charges at new court
The decision of the Criminal Court 4 of the Accra High Court to discharge Nyantakyi has forced the state to rush to another court to file the same charges agianst the former FIFA Council member.
DL News1 July 2021
Courts
Court of Appeal stays trial of Ex-NAFCO Boss pending appeal
A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal, sitting on Monday, October 19, 2026, granted the application after determining that exceptional circumstances existed to justify temporarily halting the trial.
DL News19 October 2026
Supreme Court News
Former Chief Justice calls for tighter controls on Supreme Court appeals
She said the apex court is being burdened by cases that could have ended earlier, especially appeals filed over procedural issues before the main case is even concluded.
DL News3 September 2026
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court refuses Solomon Asamoah’s application to halt Skytrain trial
Justice Senyo Dzamefe, sitting as a single Justice of the Supreme Court, dismissed the application on Monday, August 31, 2026.
DL News31 August 2026
Courts
Court refuses stay request in NSS scandal trial
The oral application was made on Monday, May 11, 2026, just before the prosecution was expected to call its first witness.
DL News12 May 2026
Courts
Why OSP was denied freezing confirmation of Sledge, others' assets
Presided over by Justice Samuel D. Kotey, the court held that the OSP failed to lay a proper criminal foundation for its action.
DL News26 February 2026
Supreme Court News
Matthew Nyindam still Kpandai MP-Supreme Court quashes High Court order
The outcome reinstates Mr Nyindam as Member of Parliament for Kpandai, after the apex court upheld his request for the Supreme Court to intervene under its supervisory jurisdiction, arguing that the High Court acted without jurisdiction.
DL News29 January 2026
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court’s orders, effect in NDC’s application against EC’s re-collation of Parliamentary results
The High Court's directive was in response to a mandamus application brought by New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates from the affected areas.
DL News27 December 2024
Supreme Court News
As CJ Anin Yeboah retires; Some Cases in which he gave lead judgment
He will be remembered for his passionate role in ensuring and elevating the Independence of the Judiciary and his outstanding contribution to enhancing access to Justice delivery
DL News24 May 2023
Supreme Court News
Wife entitled to property settlement despite void marriage- SC tells Cameroonian-born, Canadian man
The apex court noted that having contributed to the acquisition of the properties, it is only fair and just that the respondent be given a share and consequently endorsed the decision of the High Court, which decision was affirmed by the Co...
DL News16 May 2023
General
I was not served, Supreme Court did not hear us before striking out law to grow cannabis - Bagbin
He said the apex court, in the case of Ezuame Mannan vs Attorney-General, struck out Section 43 of the Narcotic Control Commission Act 2020 (Act 1019) without “hearing from us”.
GRAPHIC ONLINE29 October 2022
Supreme Court News
Breach of promise to marry: Supreme Court grants woman properties of her toil
"As the facts of this case show, there is sufficient evidence on record that the plaintiff, on a balance of probabilities, proved her claim against the defendant. He had led her to believe they were on the verge of getting married and that...
DL News18 July 2022
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses James Quayson's review motion against injunction
On April 13, 2022, the Supreme Court upheld an injunction application by Michael Ankomah Nimfah thus restraining the Assin North MP, James Gyakye Quayson from holding himself as an MP for the constituency.
DL News14 June 2022
General
Court issues bench warrant for Jomoro MP’s arrest
The MP subsequently filed a motion for stay of execution pending appeal at the Court of Appeal but was unanimously dismissed on July 26, 2021.
DENNISLAW NEWS7 December 2021
General
A Judge’s Perspective: Preparedness of the Judicial Service of Ghana Post COVID-19
The implementation of the E-Justice system has not been without challenges.
DL News9 October 2021
Courts
Winners Chapel Ghana Church Ownership Fight: Do not use “Winners Chapel” as part of name of your breakaway group church, account for your stewardship
The Court of Appeal has delivered a judgment restraining Pastor George Adjeman and 12 others from using the name “Winners Chapel” as part of the name of their breakaway group church.
DL News8 September 2021
Courts
Court of Appeal dismisses Sankofa Oil Field application
The plaintiff further wants the court to order the payments of all revenue it deserves from the Sankofa Field.
DL News3 August 2021
Africa
Kenya has its first female chief justice: Martha Koome
If parliament formally approves the nomination of Justice Martha Koome as the next Chief Justice of Kenya and president of the Supreme Court, as is widely expected, she will become the first woman to occupy the seat in Kenya’s history. Just...
DL News3 May 2021
Africa
Supreme Court Rejects Bobi Wine’s Bid To File More Affidavits
The Supreme Court in Kampala has rejected former presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi’s bid to file additional affidavits in support of his petition challenging the victory of President Museveni in the January 14 elections.
DL News20 February 2021