General
Lawyers urged not to make unrealistic promises to clients
Speaking at the enrolment of 155 newly qualified lawyers to the Bar, he said the legal profession is not one in which practitioners should trade in guarantees.
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Business
Court lifts freeze on Sesi-Edem accounts in sharp rebuke to EOCO
The decision marks a major legal victory for the company after weeks of scrutiny over an investigation initiated by the Economic and Organised Crime Office, EOCO.
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Courts
Adu Boahen trial: Judge disallows tendering of 2020 BNC budget
The disputed document surfaced during the continued cross-examination of Edith Ruby Opokua Adumuah, Head of Finance at the National Security Bureau, who is appearing as a prosecution witness.
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Courts
Remand prisoners reduced from 30.57% to 12.81% through JFAP-Justice Asare Botwe
Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, who chairs the programme’s steering committee, disclosed the figures while addressing journalists in Koforidua in the Eastern Region.
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Courts
Mining-site robbery fugitive jailed 25 years
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as “Fanta,” was arrested on 16 February 2026 and later admitted the robbery charge in court.
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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.
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Courts
Makola thief jailed nine months after CCTV capture
Sampson Kwabena Ebo, who told the court he was unemployed, pleaded guilty to taking a Nokia HD Android phone valued at GH¢3,000, a woman’s handbag worth GH¢550, and clothes valued at GH¢350.
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Courts
Expert judges to sit at specialised high court division-Judicial Secretary
Speaking on The Law on Joy News, Mr Ahmed explained that the initiative is not simply an administrative change, but a shift in how justice will be delivered in complex cases.
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General
Anti-LGBTQI Bill to be reintroduced in parliament- Speaker directs
In a statement to MPs at the start of business, Mr Bagbin said he acted on unanimous advice from the Committees on Private Members’ Bills and Private Members’ Motions, which recommended that the bill be reintroduced.
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General
OccupyGhana presses for law to punish vote-buying in party primaries
In a letter dated 9 February 2026, the civil society group wrote to the Attorney-General, the Majority Leader, and the Minority Leader, asking them to close what it calls a loophole that allows cash-and-gift inducement in internal party ele...
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Crime
Two arrested for illegal grave digging at Osu Cemetery
The suspects, Eric Annan and Joseph Donkor, were picked up early Friday, 6 February, during a joint operation by the cemetery sexton and the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly’s security task force.
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Business
GoldBod to deploy nationwide licence inspectors from Feb. 2
GoldBod said the inspection teams would be tasked with ensuring that only properly licensed businesses carry out jewellery manufacturing, gold fabrication and gold refining in Ghana.
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Supreme Court News
Political party delegate system faces Supreme Court test after suit by three statespersons
The suit — filed on 23 January 2026 — was brought by Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, and Dr Christine Amoako-Nuamah.
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US
New York Mayor names Afua Atta-Mensah as Chief Equity Officer
City Hall says she will lead the administration’s effort to embed racial equity across municipal agencies, with an early deliverable to draft and publish a Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan within the mayor’s first 100 days in office.
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Courts
Judge admits GIIF emails referencing Accra Sky Train in $2m trial
Defence counsel Victoria Barth, acting for former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah, introduced the emails to support the argument that the Sky Train was not a one-off mention but part of the fund’s ongoing portfolio discussions and reporting.
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Courts
Daddy Lumba widowhood battle: Akosua Serwaa goes to Court of Appeal
In a notice of appeal, Ms Serwaah is challenging the entire judgment of the Kumasi High Court, contending that the trial court erred in rejecting and declaring inadmissible a marriage certificate she tendered in support of her claim.
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General
CHRAJ opens conflict-of-interest probe into ex-ADB board chair
The petition, filed by kingmakers of the Kwahu Paramount Stool including the Abene Krontihene, Nana Simpe Owiredu III, and the Kwahu Akyeamehene, Nana Asiedu Kwabeng IV, centres on a 2022 credit facility request.
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Courts
Court demands AG's explanation for prolonged detention of disputed Bawku chief
The court has given the Attorney-General until 21 January 2026 to file a written justification for the continued detention.
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Courts
Lawyer drags Goldbod to court over ‘refusal’ to release gold purchase records
Private legal practitioner Eric Dawda filed an application for an order of mandamus on Monday 5 January, accusing the institution of failing to comply with a Right to Information (RTI) request.
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Africa
Nigeria drops criminal case against Ghanaian tycoon Sam Jonah
In a series of directives issued by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and signed by Director of Public Prosecutions M.B. Abubakar, prosecutors were told to discontinue charges
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