General
Court ruling on re-collation flawed-Kwame Boafo Akuffo writes
The recent disputes about election declarations must be reconciled against the settled practice.
Kwame Boafo Akuffo Esq
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Courts
NAM 1 'prays' for time as he engages new lawyers
He explained that this request is vital to his efforts to prove his innocence both in court and to the international community.
DL News
Courts
Bishop Salifu Amoako, wife fined GH₵12,000 as court sentences son 6 months
The court also required the couple to sign an agreement committing to ensure proper guidance and discipline for their son.
DL News
Courts
Accra Circuit court acquits two persons for allegedly defrauding businessman
Presiding Judge Mr. Isaac Addo determined that the prosecution had not proven the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
DL News
General
GBA calls for national unity as it condemns post-election violence
The Association condemned reports of violent acts, including gunfire, destruction of property, and the tragic loss of lives.
DL News
Crime
Police declare 3 wanted for Tepa warehouse, radio station break-in
The suspects have been identified as Akakpo, an Assembly Member for Akwasiase; George, an Assembly Member for Maabang; and a third individual known as Muteed.
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Europe
French Court fines author €8,400 for downplaying Rwandan Genocide
The 60-year-old author received a fine of €8,400 ($8,900; £7,000), while his publisher, Damien Serieyx of Éditions du Toucan, was fined €5,000.
DL News
Crime
Police investigating incident at Ursula’s residence
In a statement issued on December 9, 2024, the police confirmed that a Crime Scene Management team had visited the premises as part of the ongoing inquiry.
DL News
General
CHRAJ deploys 300 observers for election 2024
These observers will be stationed at polling stations within areas where the commission operates to oversee issues related to citizens’ right to vote.
DL News
Courts
Trader jailed 15 years over drugs
Daniel Agbeko, also known as Abraham Fosu, was found guilty of attempting to export the drug-laden picture frames from Ghana to Australia.
GNA
Crime
JB Danquah murder case: Jury to give verdict on December 4
This decision follows the conclusion of cross-examination by the state. The defense counsel also closed the case without calling any witnesses.
DL News
General
Private schools go to CHRAJ over 30% SHS placement policy for public schools
The policy, designed to prioritize public school students, has been labeled discriminatory and unconstitutional by private education stakeholders.
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Crime
I never begged for forgiveness to appease the soul of J.B Danquah Adu – ‘Sexy don don’
According to Asiedu, although that assertion had been captured in his own statement, he signed it under compulsion.
GNA
Crime
Pastor Love granted GHȼ2-million bail pending appeal
The court admitted him to bail in the sum of GHȼ2 million with two sureties to be justified with landed property.
GNA
Courts
I don’t know anything about J.B. Danquah Adu’s death – Daniel Aseidu
Asiedu aka Sexy Don Don also rejected claims by the Police that his foot and fingerprints were found in the MP's house.
DL News
Courts
Mankessim shooting: Court orders prosecution to expedite investigations
The Prosecution, led by DSP Daniel Gadzo, told the court on Tuesday that investigators were still working to gather more evidence and retrieve the murder weapon, and appealed for more time.
GNA
General
Commercial, General Jurisdiction courts merged, now called Specialized courts
A circular signed by the Judicial Secretary states that ‘in view of the foregoing, commercial cases will attract the same fees and charges applicable to cases filed at the General Jurisdiction courts.”
DL News
Supreme Court News
4 MP vacant seats- Afenyo-Markin wins at Supreme Court
In a 5-2 majority with Amadu JSC and Lovelace-Johnson JSC dissenting, the court noted that “the plaintiff's action succeeds.” indicating that its full reasoning will be available on November 13, 2024.
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Crime
Sunyani police confirm custody of suspected thieves
A reliable source at the Sunyani Municipal Police Station said the suspects would soon be arraigned before the court as Police investigations continued and added they were in good health.
GNA
Supreme Court News
Vacant seat saga:Speaker's lawyers move to set aside Supreme Court order
The legal team argues that the Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to rule on the case initiated by Effutu Member of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
DL News