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$2M Sky Train case: Court to give ruling on Submission of no case July 2
The accused persons are former GIIF Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah and former Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi.
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Covid-19 caused Sky Train investment loss, not wrongdoing, defence argue
The two former officials are asking the High Court to stop the trial against them, insisting that the Attorney-General’s evidence does not justify calling them to open their defence.
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UMB fund approvals came from headquarters, not branches- witness tells court in Adu-Boahene trial
Mildred Donkor, the third prosecution witness, said any such approval had to come from the bank’s headquarters.
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Four jailed eight years over kidnapping in Northern Region
The convicts, Haruna Seidu, Osman Sambo, Amadu Aminu and Hoyeefe Amadu, were each sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment with hard labour.
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Wontumi denies allowing witness to mine on Akonta Mining concession
Testifying in his own defence at the High Court in Accra on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Chairman Wontumi said the arrangement with the witness, Henry Okum, was only for land reclamation and coconut planting.
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Driver remanded over alleged GH¢275,000 family fund misuse
The court, presided over by Robert Addo, heard that the complainant, Kofi Nyame, is the head of the Aduana family at Mpatuam in the Amansie West District.
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NPA case: 2 accused turn to prosecuting witnesses as OSP drops charges
The two are Albert Ankrah, described as a director at KEL Logistics Unit, and Isaac Mensah of King’s Energy Limited, who had been listed as the fourth and fifth accused persons in the case.
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OSP considering request from accused to testify in NPA trial
In an update issued on Tuesday, the OSP said the fourth accused person had approached the office and indicated a willingness to testify for the prosecution.
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Advancing Access to Justice through Mediation & Rehabilitation: From Docket to Justice Initiative for Remand Prisoners in Ghana
The write-up centers on the urgent need to strengthen access to justice in Ghana by reducing prolonged remand detention through coordinated docket review, restorative justice mechanisms, and reintegration support for affected prisoners.
By Prince Caldwell Kojo Tabiri Esq & David Ayesu Debrah Esq for and on behalf of the Justice Access Foundation Ghana
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SkyTrain trial: Witness says GIIF board never gave final green light
Kofi Boakye, the second witness for the state, said under cross-examination that while the board signalled interest in participating, the internal process was never completed
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Why OSP was denied freezing confirmation of Sledge, others' assets
Presided over by Justice Samuel D. Kotey, the court held that the OSP failed to lay a proper criminal foundation for its action.
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Produce signed GIIF board minutes-Court orders ex-secretary in Sky Train case
The order came after lawyers for former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah asked the court to compel the witness to bring the document, arguing that a later set of minutes refers to the March 13 minutes, yet the prosecution did not disclose that reco...
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Anti-LGBTQI Bill to be reintroduced in parliament- Speaker directs
In a statement to MPs at the start of business, Mr Bagbin said he acted on unanimous advice from the Committees on Private Members’ Bills and Private Members’ Motions, which recommended that the bill be reintroduced.
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Skytrain trial: Ex-GIIF board member insists “no approval” for $2m
The issue came up on Monday, 9 February 2026, during cross-examination, after a defence lawyer pointed to a document suggesting the board had approved the deal.
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OSP says it is holding and administering major assets tied to NPA extortion case
The update is contained in the 2025 Half-Yearly Report, signed by Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, which describes the assets as exhibits in The Republic v. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid & Nine Others (CR/0603/2025) pending before the Criminal Hig...
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Ken Ofori-Atta held by US immigration as lawyers move to regularise stay
In a statement, his team said Mr Ofori-Atta is “fully cooperating” with US authorities while discussions continue with ICE to resolve the matter.
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KNUST Law Acting Dean promoted to Associate Professor
With more than three decades of active legal practice, Dr. Chris Adomako-Kwakye, Esq. stands out as a seasoned professional whose impact spans both practice and academia.
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Business
GRA to roll out revamped 20% VAT regime from January
The rollout follows parliamentary approval and presidential assent to the VAT Bill, 2025, which introduces sweeping changes aimed at simplifying the tax regime
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Europe
UK's notorious romance fraudster who blew women’s life savings jailed for 17 years
Nigel Baker, 56, from Romford in Essex, targeted five women he met on dating sites, including Plenty of Fish, by posing as a successful online bookmaker and convincing them their cash would be safely invested.
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Starmer gives Abramovich ultimatum over £2.5bn Ukraine fund
Speaking in the Commons, Sir Keir said the government had now issued a licence allowing the frozen proceeds of the 2022 sale to be transferred, and urged the sanctioned oligarch to honour the pledge
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