Courts
Prof Benneh murder: One suspect freed
Opambour Agya Badu Nkansah, one of the suspects allegedly involved in the murder of Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh, a law lecturer, has been discharged by the Kaneshie District Court.
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Crime
A/R: Police apprehends seven suspects linked to kidnapping of Chief of Dedesua
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested seven suspects over the alleged kidnapping of the Chief of Dedesua, in the Asante Akyem South District, Nana Owusu Sefa Brempong.
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Opinion
Justice Beyond The Courtroom: Law, Dialogue, and Values in Building A Peaceful and Stable Democratic Society in Ghana
This lecture argues that justice in Ghana must extend beyond courts into homes, schools, communities, and public institutions, where dialogue, fairness, and accountability are first learned and practised. It contends that a peaceful and sta...
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
Opinion
Assessing The “MahamaCare” Policy: A Mirage or a Reality Towards Achieving a Universal Access to Healthcare in Ghana
The article critically evaluates Ghana’s new “MahamaCares” health policy, exploring its potential to address chronic non-communicable diseases and achieve universal healthcare access. While well-intentioned, the policy's operational gaps, d...
Silas Udia Osabutey
Opinion
Proprietary Estoppel and Adverse Possession: A Struggle Between Fairness and Legalized Theft
This article examines the legal doctrines of proprietary estoppel and adverse possession, contrasting their implications for fairness and property rights. Proprietary estoppel protects individuals who rely on an owner's promise, while adver...
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
The Role of a Criminal Case Complainant in Ghana
From the genesis of the modern state, the prosecution of an accused person has been the preserve of the State and not the victim or complainant. This is because crime is considered a wrong or injury against the State as a whole.Thus, compla...
Selasi Kuwornu
Opinion
Revisiting the Right to Counsel in Light of the Introduction of Plea Bargaining in Ghana
This paper seeks to discuss the general right to counsel, its current application in Ghana, and how the right is central to the effective administration of plea bargaining.
E. K. Bidzakin
Opinion
Blue Law: An Insight
The interesting subject of Blue laws is the focus of this article, including its applications in Ghanaian law
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
The doctrine of stare decisis parades in a fanciful new robe in the Supreme Court: Ex Parte Opuni (No. 2)
The author asks, among other things, if a High Court must follow a decision of a higher court at all costs under the doctrine of stare decisis. See more in this article.
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
General
Accra unauthorized billboards: Owners given Nov 13 deadline to identify structures or face removal
In a joint statement issued on Thursday, November 5, the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and the Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) announced that enforcement activities would begin on November 14.
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Business
EOCO demands financial records from Sarkodie Baffour Awuah and Partners in ongoing investigations
In a confidential letter dated October 30, 2026, and signed by the Acting Executive Director of EOCO, Raymond Archer, the Office directed the Accra-based law firm to submit documents covering its financial and administrative activities from...
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Courts
Wa High Court jails tricycle rider 14 years for defiling three-year-old girl
The Wa High Court, presided over by Justice Osei-Wusu, handed down the sentence on October 30, 2026, following a full trial.
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Crime
Sakumono double murder: Police arrest suspect in killing of businesswoman and uncle
The arrest comes two days after 47-year-old entrepreneur Irene Atubiga and her 57-year-old uncle, George Atubiga, were allegedly shot at their residence at NTHC Estate in Sakumono.
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General
Beyond Accra: Panellists highlight career prospects in Ashanti, Bono and Ahafo regions for young lawyers
These views emerged during a webinar organised by Dennislaw in collaboration with the Ghana Bar Association Young Lawyers' Forum on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
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Crime
Six NIA staff arrested, seven dismissed over alleged Ghana card registration extortion
The incident occurred at the Galaka registration centre, where parents reportedly identified the six staff members as individuals who demanded payments before registering their children.
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General
Constitutional reform must deliver institutions that serve Ghanaians
This article examines the need for meaningful constitutional reforms in Ghana, focusing on judicial independence, transparent appointments, adequate institutional funding and accountability. It highlights the political, social and administr...
Valentin Mensah PhD
General
One-year anniversary of late Justice Rita Agyeman-Budu to be commemorated with Foundation Launch, Headstone unveiling next month
The three-day commemoration, scheduled for November 20 to 22, 2026, will be held to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Justice, who passed away in July 2025 at the age of 64.
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General
Know the current LLb-awarding institutions in Ghana: Their history and locations
From the University of Ghana, which pioneered university-based legal education in the country, to relatively new law faculties established in different parts of Ghana, prospective law students now have a wider range of institutions to consi...
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Courts
Two remanded over alleged murder of two-year-old girl at Sefwi Awaso
Appearing before His Worship Lord Delvin Essandoh, the two were remanded to enable the Police to continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged offences.
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US
Ghanaian twins face 20 years in US prison after admitting role in US$9m romance scam
The 22-year-old brothers, popularly known as Arrangement and Lancaster, admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud before a United States federal court on October 13, 2026.
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