General
Muntaka retracts corruption allegation against Judiciary
The Minority Chief Whip has apologised for “scandalising the Judiciary in its entirety”.
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Election Petition
Election Petition: Mahama to file further witness statement – NDC Secretary
The 2020 Presidential Election Petitioner may file further witness statement in addition to those already filed on his account by the General Secretary of the NDC and Dr Michael Kpessa-Whyte, a Senior Lecturer of the University of Ghana.
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Courts
Raymond Atuguba sues MTN
The Executive Secretary of the Constitutional Review Commission, which just rounded up its operations, Dr. Raymond Akongburo Atuguba, is suing SCANCOM Gh. Ltd. operators of MTN and the Attorney General for the alleged truncation of service...
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Opinion
WILLS: DEATH CERTIFICATE; OR SAVIOUR AFTER DEATH?
The author discusses the process of making a valid Will and the reasons for making a Will in accordance with law
Jacob Z. Soung
Opinion
Developing Jurisprudence or Creating Chaos?: An Examination of the Decisions of Ghana's Supreme Court on Property Rights of Spouses
This Article explores the contradictions and conflicts in the theory of the Supreme Court, whilst emphasising that the jurisprudence of the Supreme Court is in fatal disarray and anarchy. The so-called jurisprudence of equality does not onl...
Daniel Korang
Opinion
Global Pandemics and International Law: An Evaluation of State Responsibility and States’ Human Rights Obligations arising from COVID-19
This six-part article offers suggestions on how states may better utilize international law and the opportunities that international co-operation offers, to prepare themselves for a next possible pandemic.
Christopher Yaw Nyinevi
Opinion
The Grant Of Bail: The Novel Decision In Martin Kpebu (No.2) V Attorney-General
The author assesses the implications of the Supreme Court's decision in Martin Kpebu v Attorney-General , particularly on the matter of bail and related offences
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
Realizing A Mortgaged Property without a Mortgage Deed – Insights from the Borrowers & Lenders Act, 2020
This article examines whether a lender can realize mortgaged property under the Borrowers and Lenders Act, 2020 without executing a new mortgage deed for each facility. It highlights that a valid registered security, even without a fresh de...
Hassan S. Diabate
Opinion
Committal proceedings in trials on indictment in Ghana: Its relevance in contemporary times
Trials on Indictment are the only form of trial where committal proceedings are conducted. Generally trials on Indictment are reserved for more serious offences and are characterized by more formality. The author discusses its origins and e...
Gloria Teye
Opinion
The Right to liberty and Freedom of movement in the shackles of Administrative Acts in Covid-19 Ghana; The legal implications in Ghana’s constitutional jurisprudence
The authors discuss how the COVID-19 and its associated restrictions have impacted some basic freedoms such as movement and liberty.
Frederick Agaaya Adongo and Martin Waana-Ang
Opinion
Practical due diligence to the acquisition of land for Real Estate development in Ghana; Advise to investors
The author shares insights into how investors and real estate agents can perform proper checks for real estate development
Michael Boateng Yeboah
Opinion
The Story Behind the Claim
This Opinion piece was originally published on the author's LinkedIn page as, "An article on choosing 'story' over technical language and showing off in drafting statements of claim in disputes."
David A. Asiedu
Opinion
Essential things to know about Separability of arbitration agreement
The author examines the notion of separability of arbitration agreement within the realm of contracts, bringing further clarity to the doctrine and advocating for the rejection of this antiquated and impractical idea
Michael Sumaila
Opinion
Platform liability: What streaming platforms and social media users need to know under Ghanaian law
Ghana’s Electronic Transactions Act protects social media and streaming platforms from liability when they act as neutral hosts for user-uploaded content. However, platforms may become liable when they commercially select, license, distribu...
David A. Asiedu and Ernest Kwadwo Kyere and Joseph K. Konadu
Opinion
Resisting Juristocracy in Ghana: Why the Supreme Court's decisions on Property Rights of Spouses have no constitutional basis
It is the firm view of the present author that when Parliament went to sleep, the Supreme Court assumed legislative functions and purported to implement the provisions of Article 22(3) of the Constitution through constitutional interpretati...
Daniel Korang
Opinion
Private Member’s Bills: Key to parliamentary effectiveness
The authors highlight the nature and prospects of the enactment of Private Member’s Bills in Ghana and lay out some of the current efforts initiated by Parliament to consolidate the 2020 feat
Benjamin Tachie Antiedu and Goodnuff Appiah Larbi
Opinion
Killing me softly: How Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ “authentication” directive is sending the “omnia praesumuntur” rule to an early grave
The author disagrees with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ recent decision to reject all official documents presented for attestation without a further act of authentication by the issuing official. See her full reasoning in this article
Francisca Serwaa Boateng, Esq.
Opinion
An examination of the case of Origin 8 and C.I. 132: A still born Piece of Law or an Austere Interpretation by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on 18th January 2022 rendered its reasons in the case of of Republic v High Court, (Criminal Division 9), Accra Ex Parte Ecobank Ghana Ltd; Origin 8 & Anor (Respondents & Interested Parties). This is a case which bothered...
Justice Eric Kyei Baffour
Opinion
GTEC's Authority to Regulate Academic Titles: A Legal Necessity, Not an Overreach
GTEC’s enforcement of regulations on academic titles is a legally sanctioned effort to uphold academic integrity and protect public trust, not a political overreach. The directive aligns with national laws and mirrors practices in other reg...
Dennislaw
Opinion
Navigating the Cyber Frontier: Safeguarding Our Digital World Amidst Technological Advancements
The author sheds light on the pressing need for vigilance and awareness in an era where the lines between the digital and physical worlds become increasingly indistinct
Nicolinn Nana Adjowa Kwaw