Courts
Court of Appeal refuses Ameyaw-Akumfi’s bid to stay SkyTrain trial
A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal dismissed his application for stay of proceedings on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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Ghana’s new Tribunals Act puts ‘galamsey’, related cases on the fast track
The law establishes strict timelines for the filing of charges, service of summonses, submission of defences and determination of preliminary objections. An accused person who intends to oppose a charge must generally file an answer within...
Richard Osei Boateng
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court refuses Solomon Asamoah’s application to halt Skytrain trial
Justice Senyo Dzamefe, sitting as a single Justice of the Supreme Court, dismissed the application on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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Supreme Court News
Full Ruling: Why Supreme Court rejected Oppong Nkrumah’s legal vacation trial injunction
The Supreme Court rejected Kojo Oppong Nkrumah’s injunction application after finding no law prohibiting criminal trials during the legal vacation and no evidence that the Chief Justice’s warrants were discriminatory or improperly issued. T...
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Courts
Wontumi files appeal against judgment in Samreboi illegal mining case
The appeal was filed jointly with Akonta Mining Company Limited.
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Supreme Court News
Methodist Church joined to Wesley Girls’ religious rights case
The ruling means the Methodist Church, which founded the Cape Coast-based school, will now participate directly in the case as the fourth defendant.
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Others
Defamation in the digital era: Social media and the emergence of cyber libel in Ghana
The paper assesses how Ghana’s traditional defamation law and constitutional free speech guarantees are being stress-tested by cyber-libel on social media platforms. It analyses recent high-profile cases to show how courts are operationalis...
Louis Dwomoh Obeng
Courts
Billionaire's ex-wife sues lawyers for failing to win her a superyacht in divorce case
Soroka was awarded a staggering £453 million in 2016 following her split from Akhmedov, marking one of the most expensive divorce rulings in UK history.
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General
Judicial Service invites applications for Magistrate, Circuit and High Court Judge
To qualify, an applicant must first be a Ghanaian enrolled on the roll of lawyers in Ghana.
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Courts
EC’s stolen BVR kits, laptops: One granted bail, three still on remand
Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, a Data Base Administrator, was granted bail by the High Court last week.
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Courts
Coup trial: ACP Agordzo, two others acquitted; six sentenced to death
The court however found the other six guilty on the counts of conspiracy to commit high treason and High Treason and thus sentenced to death accordingly.
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Supreme Court News
Private ‘thievery’ not under EOCO’s remit- SC quashes High Court order
The apex court noted in its ruling in a Judicial review action that such matters which bother on allegations of theft by private persons, do not fall under EOCO’s remit
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Supreme Court News
In Justice Jones Dotse’s Valedictory Judgment
According to the fact of the case, a dispute arose following the death of one Rev Emmanuel Dorgbadzi relative to the rightful person to administer his estate
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General
Oti Region: Chief Justice inaugurates four courts
Justice Anin-Yeboah noted that the commissioning of the courthouses is part of the Judiciary's objective to make justice accessible to the people in the area.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing May 9-11 2023
Cases up for consideration are civil motions, civil appeals, chieftaincy appeals, and a writ
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General
Ashanti Region: Chief Justice inaugurates courthouse at Wiamoase
The inauguration of the new court facility forms part of the 100 courts project being executed by the government.
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Africa
Nigeria ask London court to overturn $11B arbitration award
The legal dispute centers on a contract that the Nigerian officials struck with Michael Quinn, an Irish former band manager, and his business partner Brendan Cahill, to help the country turn its vast reserves of natural gas into power.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing December 6 - 7, 2022
According to Court sources, the particular cases up for consideration include civil motions, civil appeals, and criminal appeals
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Courts
Freezing of Sir John’s assets: High Court dismisses Special Prosecutor’s confirmation request
The Special Prosecutor on May 30, 2022, directed the freezing of the Estate of Sir John, in order to conduct further investigation into allegations of suspected corruption.
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Courts
Capital Bank Case: GHC 100 m to All Time Capital was approved by the Board – Former MD
Rev. Odonkor is standing trial alongside the bank’s founder Ato Essien and businessman, Dr. Tetteh Nettey for various offenses - stealing, abetment to steal, conspiracy to steal, and money laundering.
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