Opinion
Blue Law: An Insight
The interesting subject of Blue laws is the focus of this article, including its applications in Ghanaian law
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
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Opinion
Allodial interest under the Land Act, 2020: Some thoughts
The article discusses the position and seeming challenges with allodial interests under Ghana's Land Act, 2020
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
“Agent For Plaintiff”: A Fatal Misnomer; Why Ghanaian Lawyers Are Unwittingly Forfeiting Their Protections Through the Misdescription of Counsel in Ghanaian Civil Procedure: An Analysis of the Doctrine of Solicitor-Solicitor Agency vs. Lawyer-Client Reality
The article argues that endorsing a writ with “Agent for Plaintiff” wrongly treats the lawyer-client relationship as an agency relationship, whereas Order 2 rule 5(1)(b) of C.I. 47 concerns one lawyer acting as agent for another lawyer. It...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam and Kwadwo Owusu-Ansah
Opinion
Beyond The Land Act: Uncovering The Missing Pieces In Ghana’s Land Governance Framework
This article argues that while Ghana’s Land Act, 2020 is comprehensive, effective land governance depends on recognizing and integrating a wider set of related laws. Justice Alexander Osei Tutu examines over 30 enactments that, although not...
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
Harmonizing Customary Practices and Statutory Law: The Need to Amend Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) to Recognize and Enforce Customary Offences and Sanctions Across Ghanaian Communities
This article argues that whilst Ghana’s statutory criminal law (via the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29) governs codified offences, it fails to formally recognise many customary offences and sanctions entrenched in Ghanaian communities....
Kofi Annan and Nana Adwoa Serwaa Dua-Adonteng Esq.
Opinion
Proprietary Estoppel and Adverse Possession: A Struggle Between Fairness and Legalized Theft
This article examines the legal doctrines of proprietary estoppel and adverse possession, contrasting their implications for fairness and property rights. Proprietary estoppel protects individuals who rely on an owner's promise, while adver...
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
Alexander Afenyo Markin v. Speaker of Parliament & A-G: Application ex-parte for stay of execution of the ruling of the speaker of parliament delivered on 17th October,2024 pending the determination of the suit.
This case examines the interplay between judicial review and constitutional supremacy in Ghana, focusing on the separation of powers and the judiciary's role in interpreting constitutional provisions. The dispute arises from the Speaker of...
Onesimus Faeron
Opinion
Ghana Is Punishing Speech with a Law from 1839
The article argues that Ghana’s continued use of criminal offences such as “offensive conduct” and “publication of false news” undermines constitutional free speech protections and revives colonial-era tools of speech control. It also criti...
Martin Waana-Ang
Opinion
Joinder of a Juristic Entity in an Article 64 Petition: A Slippery Slope in Civil Procedure Practice in Ghana
The author argues in this article that joinder of a juristic person is wrong in law and should not be countenanced. Do you disagree with his reasoning?
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
Customary Succession and the Inheritance Rights of Women: The Case of Odamtten & Others v. Wuta-Ofei & Ors.
The author evaluates the decision of the Supreme Court of Ghana in the case of Odamtten & others v. Wuta-Ofei & Ors, with respect to the application of the rule of customary law applicable in patrilineal communities
Kwame Adusei
General
Ghana, Gambia deepen judicial ties as Chief Justice Faal pays study visit
During the visit, Chief Justice Faal met with the Chief Justice of Ghana, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judicial Secretary, Mr. Musah Ahmed. He also held discussions with the Director and Man...
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Courts
Attorney-General challenges Court of Appeal decision halting Hanan’s criminal trial
The appeal seeks to reverse the order staying proceedings at the High Court and allow the prosecution of the two accused persons to continue.
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Courts
Six denied bail in 3.9-tonne cocaine export case
The case concerns four 40-foot containers that allegedly left the Tema Port and were later intercepted in France with suspected narcotic substances.
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Courts
Court to rule on bail for six accused in 3.9-tonne cocaine case on September 29
The six accused are Francis Narh Amanor, Frank Adu Boahen, Togbe Agbeti, Andrews Tetteh Amponsah, Daniel Laryea and Helena Akua Dekyi.
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Crime
Ashanti Police arrest suspected robbery syndicate
They have been named as Philip Nyarko, also known as Kawawa, 23; Hadi Samed, also known as Toronto, 20; Issahaku Musah, also known as Isak, 23; Suraj Mohammed, also known as Baba Nde or Trouble, 27; Hadi Abdul Majeed, also known as Panie, 2...
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General
Know the 11-member Constitution Review Implementation Committee
The committee is expected to guide the next phase of the constitutional review process after government issued its position paper on the recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee chaired by Professor H. Kwesi Prempeh.
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Courts
Man bailed GH¢500,000 for allegedly defrauding businessman
Alexander Adusei Gyan is alleged to have collected the money after promising to help the complainant secure a GH¢3 million loan facility.
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General
Asantehene destools Kenyase No. 2 Paramount Chief
The destoolment was carried out during a meeting of the Asanteman Traditional Council on Monday, July 27, 2026.
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Courts
Man imprisoned 10 years for defiling seven-year-old boy
Elyasu Kunateh was convicted by the Wa High Court after a full trial.
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Courts
NSA ghost names trial conference halted over unpaginated prosecution documents
Mr Assibey Antwi is standing trial over allegations linked to the National Service “ghost names” payroll scandal. He has pleaded not guilty.
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