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GBA adopts 10-point resolution at 2026 Ada Conference
The resolution, adopted at the Association’s 2026 Annual Conference in Ada, also contains commitments on lawyers’ welfare, professional ethics, illegal mining and public service.
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Results for “presumption of advancement”
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The principle of quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit
This article argues that the maxim quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit has increasingly been relied upon by litigants as a shield to establish claims of possession through physical acts upon land, thereby exposing potential purchasers who f...
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Courts
Pay ‘side-chick’ GH¢40k as damages – Court of Appeal affirms High Court decision against man
A three-member panel held that Benjamin Yeboah Anokye’s conduct provided sufficient evidence that he had promised to marry Priscilla Atsu, despite his denial and his claim that he was already married under the ordinance.
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A-G seeks stay of Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu’s acquittal pending Supreme Court appeal
The application was filed on Thursday, July 30, 2026, shortly after a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal unanimously quashed Madam Tamakloe-Attionu’s conviction and 10-year prison sentence.
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Wontumi names Atta Akyea as new lead counsel in Akonta Mining case
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, whose official name is Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, announced the change after his former lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi, indicated his intention to withdraw from the matter.
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Supreme Court News
“Seller Beware”: Supreme Court Issues Stern Warning to Auto Dealers After Refurbished Engine Fraud
The Court held that in Ghana, for policy reasons, some statutes mandatorily imply certain terms into certain contracts notably, Act 137. Unless there is a contrary express term in a contract for sale, Act 137 implies certain standard terms...
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court refuses to halt Gifty Oware-Mensah trial
Her lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, had asked the Supreme Court to stay proceedings at the High Court while it considers a constitutional challenge to a 2018 criminal trial practice direction.
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Courts
Why Wontumi's Submission of no case was rejected in illegal mining case-Full Reasoning
Chairman Wontumi and Akonta Mining Company Limited have been charged with six counts for allegedly allowing Henry Okum and Michael Gyedu Ayisi to carry out mining activities on the company’s concession without first securing the required ap...
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NSA trial: Court sets March 23 for ruling on Oware-Mensah's motion for stay
The application before the court seeks to halt proceedings while the Court of Appeal considers a separate challenge filed by the accused to a trial court directive on defence disclosures.
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Africa
GIMPA law dean urges African lawyers to drive institutional reform
Dr Kwaku Agyeman-Budu made the remarks while delivering a keynote address at a symposium organised by the African Law Association at New York University on 6 March 2026.
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Courts
Oware-Mensah asks High Court to hold NSA “ghost names” trial
According to her lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, they seek a stay of proceedings while the Court of Appeal considers a separate challenge to a directive issued by the trial court.
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High Court refuses Supreme Court referral in Gifty Oware-Mensah case
The issue stems from a case management order requiring Oware-Mensah to file the names and addresses of witnesses she may call, if she is later asked to open her defence.
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GH¢38m NSA trial: First prosecution witness testifies
He told the court his unit received a letter dated 24 October 2022 titled “Acquisition of Household Items”, issued by the NSA and signed by Ms Oware-Mensah, whom he said acted in the capacity of Executive Director at the time.
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Courts
Accra High Court denies bail to Naa Sheriga Kulga II over Bawku security concerns
Mr Abagre has pleaded not guilty to four charges, including allegedly acting as a chief without qualification and provoking riots.
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Courts
EOCO apologises to court over delay in Buffer Stock case
At a sitting on Thursday, 18 December 2025, counsel for EOCO, led by Brew-Sam Esq., told the court that “administrative bottlenecks” within the office had delayed the filing of their response.
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General
Dzodze-Penyi SHS Headmaster ordered to step aside over sexual misconduct allegations
The directive, issued on 6 December 2025, is described as a measure to protect the integrity of an ongoing investigation and to prevent any perception of interference in the process.
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Courts
Ex-NAFCO Boss goes to High Court, seeks review of EOCO asset-freeze order
In an affidavit filed on 4 November 2025 by his lawyer, Richard Gyambiby of Dame and Partners, Mr Hanan argues that some of the properties listed by EOCO in its ex parte application do not belong to him, while others were acquired or develo...
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Others
The office of the Chief Justice should not be a casualty of politics
The piece underscores the imperative of safeguarding the judiciary—particularly the Office of the Chief Justice—from partisan capture to maintain institutional integrity. It highlights the risks of political interference, public mistrust, a...
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Courts
Court restricts Asutifi North MP’s movement over galamsey clash probe
An Accra Circuit Court on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, ordered the legislator not to leave the Greater Accra Region without notifying investigators.
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Courts
Court grants GH¢150m bail to Ex-Buffer Stock CEO, wife in GH¢60m theft case
Appearing before Justice Audrey Kocuvi-Tay on Thursday, October 30, 2025, the couple pleaded not guilty to multiple charges
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