Courts
51-year-old sentenced 13 years for possession of cannabis
The court, presided over by Judge Christina Cann, convicted Ashong on two counts of unlawful possession of narcotic substances.
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OSP is Ghana’s best weapon in fight against corruption-Kissi Agyebeng
He highlighted that the OSP’s creation under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), has positioned it as a flagship institution with the ability to independently investigate, prosecute, recover, and manage assets related...
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OSP volating principles of fairness, dignity in Ofori-Atta case-Ansa-Asare
According to the former Director of the Ghana School of Law, the recent actions by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) are veering dangerously away from constitutional norms and the fundamental principle of presumed innocence under A...
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Legal education bill incomplete, troubling — Ansa-Asare calls for total reform
He took particular issue with the bill’s title, saying, “Legal education is not just about theory. It spans both academic instruction and the actual training necessary for legal practice. The title of the bill suggests a limited vision.”
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Greater Accra Regional Bar to celebrate its maiden Law Week
The event will be held at the Accra International Conference Centre and is expected to serve as a platform to equip both seasoned and newly qualified lawyers with knowledge on the evolving dimensions of legal practice in the modern era.
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Ghana Bar Association urges adherence to rule of law amidst CJ suspension, removal process
In a statement released the following day, April 24, the Association acknowledged that the 1992 Constitution of Ghana outlines the procedure for the removal of a Chief Justice, specifically under Article 146 (6) through (10).
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Crime
IGP shakes up police leadership in Galamsey hotspots to bolster crackdown
This shake-up, aimed at reinvigorating law enforcement efforts in illegal mining zones, targets strategic police divisions in the Western, Ashanti, and Eastern Regions. Among the key areas affected are Takoradi, Asankragwa, Tarkwa, Nkawie,...
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Supreme Court News
Following CJ Torkornoo's suspension, what the lawyers are saying
Per a statement dated April 22, signed by the president’s spokesperson, the 5-member committee appointed to probe the petitions is drawn from diverse sectors of national life.
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Crime
Four arrested at Kwahu Easter for theft, assault, and drug offenses
The annual festival drew massive crowds from various parts of Ghana and beyond, creating a lively atmosphere across the Kwahu area.
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US
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Display Ten Commandments in Schools
Senate Bill 10, introduced by State Senator Phil King (R-Weatherford), was approved with a 20-11 vote along party lines on March 5. The bill now moves to the Texas House, where it could be voted on soon.
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South Korea’s court overturns impeachment, reinstates Prime Minister as acting leader
Han initially assumed leadership in December after President Yoon Suk Yeol was suspended from office following his impeachment by parliament over a controversial attempt to declare martial law.
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Pass Consumer Protection Bill to safeguard Ghanaians-Retired Justice urges
He made these statements at the World Consumer Rights Day event and the launch of the State of the Ghanaian Consumer Report 2025 in Accra on Wednesday, March 19,
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Business
Roads Act to be amended for okada legalization, Says NRSA Boss
Speaking on JoyNews' The Pulse on Monday, March 10, Mr. Amaliba revealed that a previous attempt to pass a Legislative Instrument (L.I.) for Okada legalization was withdrawn due to concerns about MPs using sirens.
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Facilitating Jury Trials: Prosecutors to file disclosures before arraignment of accused persons
Speaking on the LAW program, Justice of the Court of Appeal, Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe, announced that this new system, particularly in jury trials, will better inform accused persons, enabling them to determine whether to plead guilty or not...
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Courts
Two soldiers sentenced to ten years for kidnapping, robbery of small-scale miner
Lance Corporal (LAC) Alfred Mensah, 33, and LAC Matthew Amoako, 28, both pleaded not guilty to the charges of conspiracy to rob and kidnapping Mr. Andrews Asante.
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Courts
Six NPP PCs go to court, want EC ordered to collate, declare results
Represented by their lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, the candidates include Charles Forson (Tema Central), Frank Annoh-Dompreh (Nsawam-Adoagyiri), Patrick Yaw Boamah (Okaikwei Central), Martin Kweku Adjei-Mensah Korsah (Techiman South), Nana Aku...
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Plea bargaining not to shield criminals from prosecution-Tuah-Yeboah
Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Alfred Tuah-Yeboah reaffirmed this stance.
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CJ launches 5th edition of manual on election adjudication
Justice Torkonoo explained that this edition builds on past manuals, consolidating all pertinent laws and regulations applicable to elections.
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Transport expert calls for review of legal driving age to 16
While recognizing the existing laws, he argued that today's 16-year-olds are more mature and capable than previous generations, and should be given the opportunity to obtain a driving license earlier.
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Business
Cement manufacturers to secure licences or shut down-Trade Minister
This directive, issued last Tuesday to the Cement Manufacturing Development Committee (CMDC), follows the implementation of the Ghana Standards Authority’s (GSA) Manufacture of Cement Regulation, 2023 (L.I. 2480).
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