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Ato Essien seeks changes to appeal against 15-year jail term
The application, filed on October 5, 2026, seeks to revise some of the grounds upon which the former banking executive is challenging his conviction and sentence.
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Van Vicker sues Lil Win for GH¢10 million over alleged defamatory video
The suit, initiated by a writ of summons and statement of claim dated October 10, 2026, centres on allegations that Lil Win made statements which questioned Van Vicker's honesty and professionalism and negatively affected his standing in Gh...
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Late Bantamahene’s Mbrom property belongs to maternal family, not wife and children – Supreme Court
In a judgment delivered on July 29, 2026, the five-member panel of the Supreme Court allowed an appeal brought by Albert Owusu Baah, representing the maternal family, against Mrs. Agnes Owusu Asare, Alex Owusu Asare and two others.
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CJ Baffoe-Bonnie to retire later this year
Speaking at a reception at the Supreme Court Forecourt after a commemorative church service, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie stressed that the Judiciary is an institution that extends beyond the tenure of any individual office holder.
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Judges seek better conditions and stronger protection
AMJG President Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu said magistrates and judges were managing heavy caseloads despite shortages that affected both their professional duties and personal lives.
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At GLS maiden conference: Bagbin urges reforms that solve practical problems
Speaking at the Ghana Law Society’s maiden Annual Bar Conference, held under the theme “Legal Reforms: The Place of the Ghanaian Lawyer,” he said the success of legal reform should not be judged by the number of laws Parliament passes.
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Manhyia South MP drags Akwatia MP, Blakk Rasta to court over alleged defamation
Mr Baffour Awuah claims the two published statements about him on September 26, 2026, which he says damaged his reputation.
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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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Why AG seeks to introduce the Legal Practitioners Standards Board Bill
The proposed Legal Practitioners Standards Board Bill will establish a statutory body responsible for setting and maintaining standards of professional conduct and continuing competence within Ghana’s legal profession.
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Dr. Abdul-Baasit Aziz-Bamba: Harvard-trained lawyer to head Value for Money Office
The Presidency said the appointment was made under Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 14(1) of the Value for Money Office Act, 2026.
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AG moves to consolidate online pastor romance scam cases
An attorney from the Attorney-General’s Department told the Accra Circuit Court One that steps were being taken to consolidate the cases and transfer them to the High Court.
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Supreme Court to rule on bid to halt vacation trials on August 21
Justice Gabriel Pwamang, sitting as a single Supreme Court judge, fixed the ruling date after hearing arguments from both sides on Thursday, August 20.
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Use the courts, not media campaigns, to challenge judicial decisions — Thaddeus Sory to lawyers
Speaking on the KSM Show on Monday, August 17, 2026, Mr Sory said public commentary, pressure or boycotts should not replace the procedures available within the judicial system.
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Buffer Stock case adjourned pending Supreme Court ruling on vacation sittings
Justice Francis Apangabuno Achibonga, a Justice of the Court of Appeal sitting as an additional High Court judge, said the High Court would await the outcome of an injunction application currently before the Supreme Court.
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Chief Justice urges Judicial Service staff, management to work together
He said the effective administration of justice depends not only on judges, but also on the commitment, professionalism and cooperation of all staff within the Service.
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Greater Accra courts to suspend sitting on Tuesday, Thursday for Supreme Court at 150 Events
The directive was contained in a letter dated July 23, 2026, and signed by the Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, on behalf of the Chief Justice.
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Your 'Trad’ Is More Than a Ceremony: Why Registering Your Customary Marriage Matters
Customary marriage in Ghana is not merely a cultural celebration but a legally recognised union with significant rights, obligations and consequences. This write-up examines how customary marriages are formed, proved, registered, challenged...
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Court dismisses Kwame Baffoe’s bid to strike out Dr Abbey’s defamation suit
The court, however, directed that the question of where the case should properly be heard must be referred to the Chief Justice for determination.
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Judges decide cases by law, not politics- Justice Kulendi
He said although judges, like all citizens, may have personal views, they are bound by oath to decide cases according to the law, the evidence and the facts presented before them.
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Fugitive fraud convict ‘Chad’ arrested after seven years on the run
In a statement issued on Sunday, July 6, 2026, the Police said the convict will be handed over to the Economic and Organised Crime Office for the enforcement of the High Court’s judgment against him.
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