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Gyakye Quayson acquitted, discharged of forgery and perjury charges
Despite being offered a discontinuation of the case by the newly appointed Attorney General in 2022, Quayson chose to proceed with the trial.
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Lands Minister advocates for Special Court to tackle forest destruction
According to him, this is timely, indicating that the Attorney General has been very receptive to the idea and therefore hoped that it would become a reality.
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SSNIT OBS case: Former MIS Head secures enters plea bargain
Afaglo faces seven counts—including defrauding by false pretenses, using forged documents, and falsifying records—and his legal troubles date back to 2017, when SSNIT dismissed him after discovering his employment was based on fake degrees.
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Securing the fight against corruption: Experts call for enhanced protection for Ghana’s Special Prosecutor
Their concerns follow his recent speech at the Constitution Day Lecture in Accra, where he revealed the high personal risks that come with his role.
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To open defence or not; Court sets March 27 to decide in Quayson criminal case
Originally, the court was set to deliver its ruling on March 3. However, the Office of the Attorney-General missed the deadline for submitting written arguments supporting their claim that the MP has a case to answer.
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On OSP v Ofori-Atta:No room for double jeopardy under Ghanaian law – Justice Srem-Sai
Addressing concerns about repeated prosecutions, he emphasized that once a person is acquitted by a competent court, they cannot face another trial for the same matter.
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Former AG describes recent case withdrawals as ploy to whitewash NDC officials
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, February 14, 2025, Mr. Dame criticized the government’s recent decision to discontinue several long-standing legal proceedings
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Communications Minister seeks legal opinion of Key ministry contracts
This initiative aligns with the President’s commitment to upholding transparency, ensuring accountability, and maximizing value in public-private partnerships.
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AG takes full responsibility, denies presidential influence in recent case withdrawals
Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, February 12, Dr. Ayine clarified that the decision to drop the seven cases followed a meticulous legal assessment by his office.
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Mahama directs AG to launch immediate probe into ORAL findings
The directive follows the presentation of a detailed report highlighting instances of financial mismanagement and embezzlement of public funds identified by the initiative.
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Meet Dr. Justice Srem-Sai:The nominated Deputy Attorney General
As a young, vibrant, and highly experienced lawyer in practice and an academic, many are sure certain that his loads of experience and depth would be a real complement to the substantive minister, Dr. Dominic Ayine.
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8-member Constitutional review committee sworn-in
During the swearing-in ceremony at Jubilee House on Thursday, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, emphasized the importance of the committee’s work.
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Mahama orders arrest and prosecution of Illegal miners in forest reserves
During the swearing-in ceremony for the third batch of ministers on Thursday, January 30, President Mahama assigned the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, the Minister for the Interior, the Attorney General, and the Minister for Just...
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Speaker Bagbin to consult new AG on Anti-LGBTQI Bill
Speaking to members of the Ghanaian community in Côte d’Ivoire on January 26, 2025, Speaker Bagbin underscored the significance of the bill
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Be abreast with Internationally proven strategies-Dep. AG charges ADR practitioners
The Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Diana Asonaba Dapaah, emphasized the evolving importance of ADR as a preferred method for resolving disputes.
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Which Lawyer will be Appointed as Head of Legal Affairs on the Transition Team?
President-elect John Mahama has announced that the transition team will be revealed by Wednesday, in his acceptance and acknowledgement speech delivered at the campaign office in Accra on Monday evening
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Avoiding ICC intervention; AG Dame urges African states to strengthen legal systems
Speaking at the 23rd Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Mr. Dame emphasized reducing reliance on external justice mechanisms by building robust national legal frameworks.
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Lady sues Police and AG over assault in custody
Her lawyer, Mr. Andrew Khartey, has sued the Ghana Police Service (GPS), Corporal Clement Suputour (the officer involved), and the Attorney General (AG) as the legal representatives of the government.
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Let rule of law reign supreme-President charges Public Sector lawyers
A well-trained, adequately supported legal team can safeguard national assets, protect citizens' rights, and ensure the governance structure operates within legal bounds.
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Consider bail applications for remanded Democracy Hub protestors-AG to Prosecutors
He further called for a swift investigation into the case so as to excuse against whom relevant evidence cannot be found to support their prosecutions.
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