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OSP law a fiasco ab initio-Thaddeaus Sory writes
It was clear from the law itself that the whole law was a fiasco ab initio. We just went round in circles and arrived at the same point.
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Srem Sai backs jury trial reform, not abolishing
Addressing guests at the Supreme Court @150 luncheon at the University of Ghana’s Cedi Conference Centre, he said technological innovation offers a practical route to improving jury trials while preserving an important part of Ghana’s judic...
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Courts
Attorney-General’s office ready to take over OSP prosecutions after court ruling
In a public statement shared on his Facebook page, he signalled that the Attorney-General’s office would comply with the directive of the court rather than resist or ignore it.
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Courts
Why High Court declared OSP's prosecution of cases unconstitutional(Full Ruling)
The decision was delivered on 15 April 2026 by Justice John Eugene Nyante Nyadu in The Republic (on the application of Peter Archibold Hyde) v Office of the Special Prosecutor, Suit No. GJ/0369/2026.
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Courts
Ex-CID Boss sues over reports linking her to land-grabbing
In the suit, filed on 30 March, the former CID Director-General is demanding GH¢10 million in general damages, along with aggravated and exemplary damages, over reports she says falsely portrayed her as using her office to seize land unlawf...
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US
Trump loses defamation case against Wall Street Journal
Trump had brought the case in a Florida court last summer, seeking at least $10 billion in damages from the newspaper and its owners, including Rupert Murdoch.
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Courts
Ex-wife of billionaire RNAQ goes to Court of Appeal, seeks equitable share of assets
Mrs. Joana Quaye has formally filed a notice of appeal against a High Court ruling delivered on 20 January 2026, arguing that the judgment failed to align with Ghana’s constitutional and jurisprudential framework on equitable distribution o...
Richard Osei Boateng
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Ken Ofori-Atta released from ICE detention, lawyers say
Lawyers for Ken Ofori-Atta say he has been released from ICE detention in the United States by judicial order and is now home with his family, while pursuing his case through due process.
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Courts
Parliament erred in Using an Ordinary Legislation to alter the Attorney-General's Prosecutorial Powers - Srem-Sai tells Supreme Court
The crux of the AG’s argument, detailed in a draft statement of case attached to the application, is that the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959) represents an unconstitutional attempt by Parliament to vary the exclusive po...
Eleazer Quayson
Courts
Fresh contempt case deepens Sampa chieftaincy fight
The contempt proceedings were initiated by Nana Samgba Gyafla II, known in private life as Justice Emmanuel Ankamah, who maintains that he is the lawfully recognised Paramount Chief of the Sampa Traditional Area.
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Supreme Court News
GH¢5M defamation case: Supreme Court slaps GHC10k cost on Lil Win, strikes out his application
The fine was imposed after the actor and his lawyers failed to appear when the matter was called on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, despite the case being scheduled for hearing at the apex court.
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General
Here are the 5 new bills assented to by President Mahama
Speaking after the ceremony, President Mahama said one of the most notable changes under the new security law is the removal of the Office of the Minister of National Security.
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Courts
NAM 1 trial to go virtual over health issue
The change followed the submission of a doctor’s excuse on behalf of the former Menzgold chief executive.
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Courts
Court grants bail to woman charged over Snapchat claims against Uber driver
The accused, Promise Yayra Asamani, was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties and is expected back in court on 24 April 2026.
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Courts
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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US
Woman accused of opening fire at Rihanna’s home denies attempted murder charge
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz entered a not guilty plea in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Wednesday through her lawyer and remains in custody as the criminal case moves forward.
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Africa
ECOWAS court accepts Ghana’s late defence in Torkonoo case
The decision means the Attorney-General’s response, though filed after the deadline set by the court, will remain part of the proceedings.
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Courts
Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, others plead not guilty to OSP's fresh charges
This is now the third time pleas have been taken in the case, which centres on allegations of a large-scale extortion and laundering scheme involving more than GH¢291 million and $332,000.
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Minority petitions OSP, CHRAJ over old BoG building renovation contract
The caucus says it has formally submitted petitions to the Office of the Special Prosecutor, CHRAJ, and the CID, asking the three bodies to examine how the contract was awarded by the Ghana Gold Board to Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe.
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US
Ghana tables UN resolution on slave trade reparations
The effort is being advanced by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and is tied to President John Dramani Mahama’s role as the African Union’s champion on reparations.
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