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Appeals Court dismisses stay applications from Jomoro and Assin North MPs
The Assin North MP filed an appeal for a stay of proceedings
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Election Petition
Election Petition: It’s not necessary for John Mahama to testify – Ayine
Dr. Dominic Ayine, a spokesperson for former President John Mahama in the Election Petition case says his client cannot be compelled to personally be in the witness box to be cross-examined.
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Nii Armah Quaye's ex-wife sues over disputed Bills Micro-Credit shares
Ms Quaye, former wife of businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye, has sued him, Mr Kobbina Awuah, Bills Micro-Credit Limited and the Office of the Registrar of Companies over an alleged transfer of her shares.
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Attorney-General backs court challenge to OSP’s independent powers
In an affidavit filed on 8 April 2026 in the case of Adamtey v Attorney-General, the state’s chief legal adviser argues that parts of the OSP Act, 2017 conflict with the 1992 Constitution because they allow the Special Prosecutor to begin c...
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NAM 1 trial to go virtual over health issue
The change followed the submission of a doctor’s excuse on behalf of the former Menzgold chief executive.
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Signals case: Prosecution Witness not aware of theft or missing GH¢49m
The witness, Ruby Edith Adumuah, who heads finance at the National Signals Bureau, made the statement during cross-examination as proceedings continued in the case involving Adu Boahene and others.
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18-year-old granted bail over alleged Ridge Hospital security assault
The court granted him bail of GH¢20,000 with two sureties and adjourned proceedings to 15 April 2026.
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Case Management in NPA case scheduled for February
Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, who is presiding, said the court will treat the selected dates as CMC-only sessions, with proceedings starting promptly at 8:15am on each day to accelerate readiness for trial.
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US
Ken Ofori-Atta kept in ICE as US judge demands extradition proof
The hearing was held in private at the request of his legal team, with the court instructing non-parties observing via Webex to leave before proceedings continued.
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Motorbike rider jailed 10 years for defiling five-year-old boy
The convict, 23-year-old Baffour Kwakye, entered a guilty plea partway through the proceedings, prompting the court to deliver an immediate custodial sentence.
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Why Lumba's family head was fined by Manhyia over ‘Great Oath’ invocation
According to palace sources, the animals will be used to perform purification rites to revoke the oath and avert possible spiritual consequences.
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Minority caucus files motion to suspend vetting of Chief Justice nominee
Citing Articles 110(1), 125–127, 144(1), and 146 of the 1992 Constitution alongside relevant Standing Orders, the Minority insists that continuing with the vetting process under the Appointments Committee would constitute a constitutional a...
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Crime
UK lawyers urged to desist misuse of AI after fake case citations
In one notable case, the claimants in a £89m damages lawsuit against the Qatar National Bank presented 45 case-law citations, of which 18 were proven to be fictitious.
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2nd accused in OSP, Bissue case settles for plea bargain
Presiding Judge, Justice Kwame Asante, granted the adjournment on Thursday following a request by state prosecutors who disclosed that plea discussions with Owusu’s lawyers were at an advanced stage.
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Supreme Court News
Dismiss suspended CJ's injunction request-AG tells Supreme Court
In a detailed affidavit comprising 20 points, Dr. Ayine contended that an injunction is not the appropriate legal course of action for grievances related to non-receipt of procedural documents.
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Suspended CJ alleges abuse of constitutional right, due process in inquiry against her
In a supplementary affidavit filed at the Supreme Court on Monday, May 26, Justice Torkornoo detailed what she called a “systematic and deliberate miscarriage of justice,” asserting that the process she is being subjected to is more degradi...
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A-G yet to decide on plea bargain request of first acccused in Cecilia Dapaah theft case
Botwe, alongside fellow housemaid Sarah Agyei, has been charged with conspiracy and theft of large sums of money, jewellery, and personal items belonging to the former minister.
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Painter accused of GHC1M cable theft at BoG site denied bail
Lawal, who faces charges of unlawful entry and theft, pleaded not guilty.
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Crime
Chinese national granted bail in alleged murder case in Takoradi
Mengsheng's bail was set at GH¢500,000, with three sureties, one of whom must be justified. As part of the bail conditions, his passport has been seized by the police to ensure his presence during court proceedings.
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East Legon Crash: Bishop Salifu Amoako,Two others re-arrested after dropped charges
During court proceedings on February 17, 2025, the prosecution informed Judge Samuel Bright Acquah that further investigations were required, leading to the dismissal of the charges.
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