General
Ghana’s Dr Sylvia Adusu sworn in as first African woman judge of ITLOS
The other judges are George Rodrigo Bandeira Galindo of Brazil, Slim Laghmani of Tunisia, Lan-Anh Thi Nguyen of Vietnam and Bimal N. Patel of India.
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Business
Fisheries Commission raises red flag over offshore gold exploration by Gold Coast GRC Gh. Ltd
In a formal protest dated September 29, 2026, the Commission said documents supporting the company’s licence appeared to have been prepared largely for land-based mining, despite the proposed gold exploration taking place on Ghana’s shallow...
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Courts
Sky Train accused file witness statements as trial resumes
Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, disclosed the development in a case update posted on X, formerly Twitter. September 23 was the final deadline set by the High Court for the accused persons to file their defence
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Crime
16 arrested in security operation targeting counterfeit currency networks
According to the Secretariat, the operations targeted both local and transnational syndicates suspected of printing, possessing and distributing counterfeit Ghanaian and foreign currencies.
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General
Recognise TMA's development control authority-Gov't directs TDC
The letter, signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama, followed a review of the constitutional and statutory mandates of the two institutions.
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Supreme Court News
SC dismisses Oppong Nkrumah's application seeking to stop legal vacation trial of selected cases
Mr Oppong Nkrumah had asked the court to suspend the operation of warrants issued by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie directing selected High Court judges to hear criminal cases during the legal vacation.
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Others
The principle of quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit
This article argues that the maxim quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit has increasingly been relied upon by litigants as a shield to establish claims of possession through physical acts upon land, thereby exposing potential purchasers who f...
ENK Danquah-Acheampong, LLM, BL, LL.B. Lawyer | Legal Researcher | Author
Courts
Adu-Boahene case adjourned pending Supreme Court decision on Legal vacation suit
The injunction application, which is scheduled to be heard by the Supreme Court on August 20, seeks to restrain the High Court from continuing the trial during the legal vacation.
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Supreme Court News
Inside Oppong Nkrumah's suit against CJ over legal vacation
According to the writ, the MP wants the Supreme Court to determine whether warrants issued by the Chief Justice requiring some judges to sit during the legal vacation comply with Articles 17(1) and (2), 23 and 296(a) and (b) of the Constitu...
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Courts
AG opposes Wontumi’s bail application, says appeal has no chance of success
His lawyers are expected to move the application on August 19, 2026.
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Courts
Adu-Boahene, wife given six days to produce lawyer in NSB trial
The court warned that if counsel fail to appear at the next sitting, the accused persons may have to conduct the cross-examination themselves or the prosecution’s witness may be discharged for the case to proceed.
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Supreme Court News
Private citizen sues A-G, Chief Justice over legal vacation system
At the centre of the case is the question of whether the two-month suspension of sittings by the country’s two highest appellate courts affects the right of citizens to have their cases heard within a reasonable time.
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Courts
GBA backs calls to suspend trial of some selected cases during legal vacation
The association cited Order 79, Rule 4 of the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2004 (C.I. 47), which provides for three annual court vacations.
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General
Parliament passed 12 major bills at its second meeting
The laws passed include the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025; Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill, 2025; Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026; Community Service Bill, 2026.
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Others
Your 'Trad’ Is More Than a Ceremony: Why Registering Your Customary Marriage Matters
Customary marriage in Ghana is not merely a cultural celebration but a legally recognised union with significant rights, obligations and consequences. This write-up examines how customary marriages are formed, proved, registered, challenged...
Celestine Addo
Courts
High Court's full legal reasoning for rejecting Wontumi's adjournment, referral motions
In reaching her decision, Justice Kocuvie-Tay relied on the Supreme Court’s decision in Republic v High Court (Fast Track Division), Accra; Ex parte Sian Goldfields Limited, where the court stated that adjournments are subject to the conven...
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Courts
Herald Newspaper editor granted bail pending contempt appeal
The Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Isaac Addo, granted him bail pending appeal after his lawyer moved an application asking the court to suspend the effect of the custodial sentence while the appeal is heard.
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Courts
Teacher granted GH¢80,000 bail over alleged assault of Nyinahin student
The court, presided over by relieving judge Mr Lord Delvin Essandoh, admitted him to bail in the sum of GH¢80,000 with three sureties.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court judge backs live-streaming of selected proceedings
He said the courts are already public forums, but technology could further improve transparency and help build confidence in the justice system.
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Courts
Four granted bail over parcel that led to Ghanaian’s 25-year sentence in Qatar
The accused persons before the Accra Circuit Court are Isaac Techie-Menson, 57; Comfort Ofosu, 25; Catherine Quaye, 43; and Kwaku Blorme, 38.
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