General
ASEPA heads to court over salaries for First and Second Ladies
ASEPA, a pro-National Democratic Congress (NDC) CSO, has described the development as “illegal.”
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Africa
ECOWAS Court fixes July 9 to consolidate suits on Nigeria’s Twitter ban
On the cause list for the day, were two applications against the Federal Government over the Twitter ban
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General
GPGC Scandal: CID petitioned to investigate Boakye Agyarko, Gloria Akufo, Godfred Dame
ASEPA is claiming that the three officials conspired to cancel the agreement while knowing the investments that had been made into the deal
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General
Ayine’s opinion does not violate any rule or Professional conduct rules for lawyers-NDC to CJ
In a petition dated May 25, 2021, Dr.Ayine was referred to the General Legal Council, by Chief Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah, acting as a Complainant, for the comments made at the roundtable discussion, which he found “disparaging… and unaccept...
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Business
BoG is a constitutional creation: It cannot decline parliamentary investigations
The central bank declined Parliament's invitation, bringing up instead, a response on its mandate and statutory powers to undertake the banking sector clean-up exercise.
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US
Justice Department expands use of body-worn cameras by feds
The move is another step bringing the federal government closer to the widespread deployment of such video cameras in recent years by police departments across the US.
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Courts
Bobie Ansah, Class FM & others sued GH¢10m for defamation by President Akufo-Addo’s brother
The President's brother, Mr. Edward Akufo-Addo is seeking GH¢10million as damages for defamation
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General
‘The repeal of the Criminal Libel Law has had a very positive impact on the development of the Ghanaian media’ –President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic of Ghana; H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo has stated that he is proud of the modest role he played in the repeal of the Criminal Libel Law on 2nd August 2001 as an Attorney General.
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There’s still Covid-19 ban on public gatherings – Police to #FixTheCountry protesters
The police has reminded organisers of the #FixTheCountry protest that there is still a ban on public gatherings as part of the coronavirus pandemic protocols.
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Data Commission advocates specialised courts
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has made a strong case for a fast track court to facilitate speedy prosecution of persons and institutions that misappropriate the personal and private information of others.
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New Land Act will deal with challenges – Justice Adjei
A Justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, has said the new Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036), offers the country the best opportunity to deal with the myriad of challenges affecting land acquisition and administration.
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US
George Floyd: Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of murder
A US jury has found a former police officer guilty of murder over the death of African-American George Floyd on a Minneapolis street last year.
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General
Domestic violence affects more women in rural areas -Police
The Northern Regional Coordinator of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit(DOVVSU), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Mr Emmanuel Holortu, has disclosed that Women and Children in rural environments experience more domestic an...
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General
IGP cautions police officers against publicizing internal challenges
The Inspector-General of Police(IGP) James Oppong Boanuh has warned police personnel to desist from going public with challenges they are facing in the service.
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Election Petition
Jean Mensa accounted for her work the day she declared the result – Gabby Otchere-Darko
Founder and Executive Director of the Danquah Institute has reacted to persistent calls by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Electoral Commissioner to mount the witness box in the ongoing election petition.
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Election Petition
Ghanaians deserve to know whether EC Chair is credible – Sammy Gyamfi
The National Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says Ghanaians deserve to know whether the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson is credible following the 2020 election petition.
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Opinion
The Law 101 – Plea Deals: Justice made swifter and surer
The article explains that plea bargaining is a lawful, regulated, and long-recognised feature of Ghana’s criminal justice system, strengthened by Act 1079 to promote faster justice, restitution, accountability, and judicial oversight.
Samson Lardy Anyenini
Opinion
The Rebirth of Legal Education in Ghana: Understanding The Legal Education Act, 2026 (Act 1170)
The article argues that Ghana’s Legal Education Act, 2026 (Act 1170) marks a major transformation of legal education by expanding access, modernising governance, and strengthening professional training standards. It presents the Act as the...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam
Opinion
Refined Justice for All
The article examines the Justice for All Programme at Kumasi Central Prison in 2025 as a practical justice-sector intervention that brings courts into prison settings to review remand cases, grant or vary bail, and reduce prolonged pre-tria...
Emmanuel Brobbey
Opinion
Constitution Day: Why 7th January Must Always Matter
Constitution Day is not just a holiday—it symbolizes Ghana’s commitment to democratic governance, rule of law, and constitutional continuity. The article urges citizens and institutions to defend the Constitution through everyday accountabi...
Kow Abaka Essuman