Courts
Complicity in illegal mining: Court awards Frimpong Boateng 1 million cedis damages
Prof.Frimpong Boateng had filed a suit at the High court against Solomon K.A Owusu for making defamatory statements against him
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Crime
Landlord arrested for stabbing tenant to death in Bono Region
The victim, Bright Abotsi, aged 25, was rushed to the Berekum Holy Family Catholic Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival.
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Opposing gay rights stance crowding good reasons-Kofi Abotsi
The Church whose members make up an estimated 10% of the country’s population has noted that parliamentarians are morally obliged to pass the laws that are of interest to the majority of Ghanaians.
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We are operating a problematic constitution; the parties agree – Kofi Abotsi
It’s important to understand that the Constitution’s effectiveness is a function of two things: of it’s own structural and operational efficiency and also more importantly, actor commitment.
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The absence of dissenting opinion among SC judges is troubling – Kofi Abotsi
Dean of the Faculty of Law at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) says he is extremely troubled by the recent practice of Justices of the Supreme Court where they don’t write individual opinions.
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Prof. Atuguba honoured for transformative leadership at UG School of Law
At a heartfelt dinner and awards ceremony marking the climax of UGSoL’s 50th Law Week celebrations, students, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate Prof. Atuguba’s impactful tenure.
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Business
Africa's Trade financing: Central Banks' role could be the weakest link in PAPSS chain- UPSA Law Dean
The PAPSS was formally launched in January 2022. It is a centralized payment and settlement system for intra-African trade in goods and services. Africa currently has approximately 42 individual currencies.
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Political ‘boxing’ of Judges: Let's deepen confidence in Judicial process beyond appointment- Prof Abotsi
“Moving forward, it is important to deepen confidence in the judicial process and the perception of the independence of judges beyond their appointments at least from the apex court."
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Law School Dean calls for elaboration on application of Contempt by courts
“Like its evolving jurisprudence in constitutional matters, perhaps this is one area where the court needs to engage in some elaboration of the circumstances for its application."
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Meet the 11-member Board of the Council For Legal Education and Training
The board brings together senior members of the judiciary, government representatives, legal academics and officials involved in tertiary and professional legal education.
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President orders probe into corruption and mismanagement allegations at UENR
The directive follows a petition submitted to the Presidency on July 3, 2025, by a group of staff members accusing the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Elvis Asare-Bediako, of fostering a culture of silence and systemic mismanagement.
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Courts
Court sets March 19 for contempt case against CSIR Governing Council members
The court has directed all parties to submit their written arguments within two weeks and has scheduled a March 19, 2025 ruling.
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Link Law to Technology for Economic development-Prof. Kufuor
“There is a close link that tends to be ignored. A link with the law on the one hand, and technology on the other hand. It is so separate that most people who are good at law, are very bad at technology and people who are good at technology...
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UPSA Law Dean, Kofi Abotsi main speaker at ECOWAS Court of Justice 2024 international conference
The conference takes place in Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital from May 13 to 16, 2024.
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The arrest of an MP- Police not duty-bound to seek Speaker’s permission- Prof Abotsi
The Police are not duty-bound to inform or seek the permission of the Speaker before effecting an arrest of an MP
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Courts
Prof. Gyampo demands retraction from Dr. Domfeh over defamatory allegation
In a notice issued on 16 November 2025, law firm Darko, Keli-Delataa & Company, acting on behalf of Prof. Gyampo, directed Dr. Domfeh to retract the statement and issue an unequivocal apology within 24 hours.
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Order reinstating Prof. Avoke: UEW describes as anomaly
“We have the rulings of the Appeals Court and that of the High Court. I don’t know which ruling to go by now,”
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Homosexuality is a mental disorder, not biological – Prof Akwasi Osei
Prof Afua Hesse, a member of the Coalition, said the Bill provided for the medical care of children and multidisciplinary team for the disorders of sexual development.
Courts
Two remanded over alleged land guard attack at East Legon
Gabriel Abotsi Ahor, 29, a carpenter, and Benjamin Essel, 32, a concrete mixer, are alleged to have helped demolish an uncompleted building and a fence wall on a disputed property.
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Courts
Yam seller fine GH¢600 for selling food without medical clearance
The food vendor was convicted of selling food without undergoing medical examination of fitness.
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