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Courts
Oliver Barker Treason Felony case: State to call 3 witnesses
The state is expected to request the District Court on June 29, 2022, to commit the accused person to trial at the High Court.
DL News3 June 2022
Crime
Thievery at Takoradi Harbour District Court: Several items stolen
On Monday, July 6, 2021, staff of the court reported to work only to find out some items had been stolen from the offices
DL News6 July 2021
Courts
Alleged murder of charcoal burner: Court remands 3 cops, 2 others
The Sunyani High Court 2 last Thursday granted a GH¢100,000 bail with two sureties to one of the six persons accused of the murder and secret burial of a 48-year-old charcoal burner, Abu Bukari Bahala, at Seikwa in the Tain District in the...
DL News24 May 2021
General
ECOWAS Court rejects Nigeria’s bid to overturn judgment in Gregory Todd case
In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, a panel of three justices held that Nigeria’s application for a revision of the Court’s earlier decision lacked merit and failed to meet the legal threshold for reconsideration.
DL News14 July 2025
Courts
High Court to rule on Quayson's motion for Stay of Proceedings July 11
The motion for a Stay of Proceedings comes on the back of an application filed by Mr. Quayson's side at the Court of Appeal, seeking a reversal of the 23rd June ruling of the High Court
DL News6 July 2023
Supreme Court News
Raised funds in its name, bought land for himself: Korean Missionary loses title to church
"Therefore, whatever has been acquired by any monies that are proven to be part of the funds from Korea is deemed to be for the benefit of the church" the court held
DL News3 March 2023
Courts
Assist Courts to administer justice – African Court charge Lawyers
The African Court has since 2017 trained and equipped over 110 lawyers from different parts of the African Continent.
DL News7 August 2021
General
Court refuses permission to adduce new evidence after draft judgment was circulated
In Karunia Holdings Ltd v Creativityetc Ltd [2021] EWHC 1864 (Ch) HHJ Halliwell considered, and refused, a claimant’s application to adduce new evidence after a draft judgment had been handed down in an application for summary judgment.
DL News8 July 2021
Courts
Taricone loses Trassacco Valley – Supreme Court rules
It appears that negotiations for settlement may have stalled or failed and hence the caution or notification for forceful execution of the judgment on all residents
DL News2 July 2021
Election Petition
Election petition: Rule according to your conscience – Tsatsu to judges
Lawyer for the petitioner in the ongoing Supreme Court trial over the 2020 presidential election Tsatsu Tsikata has appealed to the judges to rule on the matter according to their conscience.
DL News23 February 2021
Election Petition
Election Petition: Summaries of proceedings Feb 8
The Supreme Court’s hearing in the presidential election petition filed by John Dramani Mahama on the 30th of December 2020 is ongoing.
DL News8 February 2021
Others
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...
Celestine Addo23 July 2026
Courts
Three remanded over Northern Region kidnapping after gun battle rescue
The accused — Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi and Osman Bandi — were brought before the court on initial charges of kidnapping and conspiracy.
DL News17 December 2025
Courts
Atiwa East DCE fined for contempt in Koforidua galamsey land dispute
The ruling, delivered on Monday, 15 December 2025, follows a contempt application filed by a miner who is in a legal tussle with the DCE over a parcel of land on which mining activities were taking place.
DL News16 December 2025
Courts
JUSAG condemns ‘barbaric’ attack on Kwame Danso District Court
In a statement issued on Thursday, 12 December, the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) said it was deeply alarmed by the incident, in which unidentified attackers allegedly stormed the court, vandalised property.
DL News12 December 2025
US
Adidas secures appeals court win in investor suit over Kanye West partnership fallout
In a decision handed down by the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, judges affirmed an earlier district court ruling, holding that Adidas did not mislead investors.
DL News4 December 2025
Courts
Nurse faces court, granted GH¢100k bail over alleged UK travel scam
Esther Asamoah Dufie, who denies the charge of defrauding by false pretence, is expected back before the court on 27 November.
DL News18 November 2025
Courts
Businessman linked to Ahmed Suale’s murder denied bail as police amend charges
The court, presided over by Judge Susana Nyakotey, heard arguments from both the prosecution and defence, but did not take a plea from the accused.
DL News3 April 2025
Courts
Chief Justice orders closure of 7 courts over Bawku killings
The affected courts include the Bolgatanga High Court and Circuit Court, as well as the District Courts in Bolgatanga, Zuarungu, Zebilla, Garu, and Bongo.
DL News30 October 2024
Crime
Kuntunse Murder Case: Police awaits forensic report on gun
Chief Inspector Apewah Achana told the Adabraka District Court that the Police were, therefore, waiting for the forensic report.
GNA1 October 2024