General
Let’s record police caution statements – Legal Practitioner to stakeholders
The Court has called four witnesses to determine whether the statements were obtained voluntarily from the accused persons or not.
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Results for "Trial in absentia"
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Courts
JB’s murder trial starts; Prosecution calls first witness
The trial of Daniel Asiedu, the man accused of killing Mr J.B. Danquah-Adu, the then Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa-North, in 2016, commenced at the Accra High Court Monday, with the prosecution calling its first witness – Mr Samuel...
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General
Explain rationale behind new charges slapped on Agordzo, others – ASEPA to AG
The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) wants the Attorney General, Mr. Godfred Dame to provide details on new charges slapped on ACP Benjamin Agordzo and the others accused of being involved in a plot to destabilis...
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Courts
Ofosu Ampofo to cross-examine investigator May 18
The trial of the National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, was yesterday adjourned by the Accra High Court to May 18, this year because a key witness was indisposed.
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Courts
Trial of JHS student who assaulted teacher to begin on April 29
An Accra Juvenile Court ‘C’ will on April 29, commence trial of the final year student of the Nungua Kroma Two Junior High School, accused of assaulting a teacher who punished him for failure to do his homework.
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Courts
Maj. Mahama: Evidential video to be shown in court on April 12
An Accra High Court, hearing the case of the alleged murderers of the late Major Maxwell Mahama, will on April 12, 2021, show in open court an evidential video by the prosecution.
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Election Petition
Petitioner, EC and 2nd Respondent closes their case in Election 2020 Petition trial
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Monday said it has closed its case in the ongoing election 2020 petition trial at the Supreme Court.
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Opinion
Plea bargaining in Ghana: The Inception of Act 1079
This article focuses on what plea bargaining is, the position of the Ghanaian criminal law on plea bargaining prior to Act 1079, the enactment of Act 1079, the benefits of plea bargaining, proposed implementation for plea bargaining as well...
Nana Ama Dankwaa Kessey Adinkrah
Opinion
Arguing points of law under the omnibus ground of appeal; The decision in Owusu Domena v Amoah
"The omnibus ground of appeal is the oft-quoted “the judgment is against the weight of evidence”... Discover the reasons advanced for why this may lead to delays in the process
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
The Role of a Criminal Case Complainant in Ghana
From the genesis of the modern state, the prosecution of an accused person has been the preserve of the State and not the victim or complainant. This is because crime is considered a wrong or injury against the State as a whole.Thus, compla...
Selasi Kuwornu
Courts
Prosecution closes case in Wontumi Nimire forest illegal mining trial
During the proceedings at the Accra Criminal Court, the prosecution relied on testimony from former employees of Akonta Mining Company Limited and a police investigator to support its allegations concerning mining activities within the fore...
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Courts
Mustapha Hamid’s request to travel abroad rejected as High Court maintains bail restrictions
Delivering its ruling on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the court held that Hamid had failed to provide sufficient justification for the restrictions on his movement to be temporarily relaxed.
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Courts
Adu-Boahene trial: Defence accuses prosecution of misrepresenting evidence, seeks to strike out submissions
In the motion filed on October 19, 2026, lead defence counsel Samuel Atta Akyea challenges aspects of the Deputy Attorney-General's written arguments opposing the accused persons' submission of no case to answer.
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Courts
Buffer stock case adjourned pending application to release seized phones, properties
The judge, a Justice of the Court of Appeal sitting as an additional High Court judge, adjourned the case pending the hearing of the request.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court upholds death sentences of wife, her brother and another for husband’s murder
A five-member panel of the court, in the opinion of H.Kwofie (JSC) and comprising S.K.A. Asiedu, E.Y.Gaewu, Y.Darko Asare, and J.Bartels-Kodwo JJSC, rejected an appeal by three people convicted over the killing, including Karim’s wife. It f...
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Courts
Adu-Boahene files submission of no-case in GH¢49.1m NSB trial
The defence is relying on what it describes as evidential gaps, inconsistencies and the failure of the prosecution to call material witnesses.
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Courts
I have not abandoned Adu-Boahene in NSB trial-Atta Akyea
In a statement dated September 10, 2026, the lawyer described the claims circulating on social media as “wretched and vile propaganda”.
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Courts
Adu-Boahene to file submission of no case after prosecution closes GH¢49.1m trial
Justice Francis Apangabonu Achibonga, a Justice of the Court of Appeal sitting with additional responsibility as a High Court judge, has directed the defence to file its written submission by September 25, 2026.
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Courts
Atta Akyea faults prosecution after no-show in Adu-Boahene trial
Lead counsel Samuel Atta Akyea criticised the Attorney-General’s Office after no representative appeared in court for the continuation of the cross-examination.
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General
Ghana’s new Tribunals Act puts ‘galamsey’, related cases on the fast track
The law establishes strict timelines for the filing of charges, service of summonses, submission of defences and determination of preliminary objections. An accused person who intends to oppose a charge must generally file an answer within...
Richard Osei Boateng