Opinion
Diversification – The Anticipations of Ghana’s Companies Act, 2019
The author discuss the concept of diversification and how Ghana’s Companies Act anticipates its practice
Richard Nunekpeku
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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
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
Scanning of Law Firm Documents- A simple habit for greater efficiency
The article discusses the risks of relying on manual filing systems in law firms and advocates for implementing a scanning policy. It highlights benefits like improved efficiency, enhanced security, reduced legal risks, and progress toward...
Dennis Adjei Dwomoh, Esq.
Opinion
Unmasking the Scope of Jurisdiction of a Court and Avoiding Judicial Journalism – A Look at Anas A. Anas v Kennedy Agyapong
The article examines the scope of a court's jurisdiction and the limits of judicial commentary in the context of the Anas A. Anas v. Kennedy Agyapong case. It discusses whether a trial judge overstepped by making defamatory statements and c...
Bobby Banson
Opinion
Arguing points of law under the omnibus ground of appeal; The decision in Owusu Domena v Amoah
"The omnibus ground of appeal is the oft-quoted “the judgment is against the weight of evidence”... Discover the reasons advanced for why this may lead to delays in the process
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
The Law 101 – Plea Deals: Justice made swifter and surer
The article explains that plea bargaining is a lawful, regulated, and long-recognised feature of Ghana’s criminal justice system, strengthened by Act 1079 to promote faster justice, restitution, accountability, and judicial oversight.
Samson Lardy Anyenini
Opinion
Constitution Day: Why 7th January Must Always Matter
Constitution Day is not just a holiday—it symbolizes Ghana’s commitment to democratic governance, rule of law, and constitutional continuity. The article urges citizens and institutions to defend the Constitution through everyday accountabi...
Kow Abaka Essuman
Opinion
Are Litigation Lawyers Working for Their Court Clerks?
The article discusses the vital yet underappreciated role of law clerks in Ghanaian litigation practice, highlighting financial risks associated with their responsibilities due to a lack of oversight. It proposes measures such as digital pa...
Dennis Adjei Dwomoh Esq.
Opinion
Personal and joint ownership of immovable property acquired during the subsistence of a Marriage
In this article, the writer reviews articles 18 and 22 of the 1992 constitution, the Lands Act, 2020 (Act 1036) specifically, sections 38(3), 38(4) and 47, and judicial decisions including Mensah v Mensah, Quartson v Quartson, Arthur v Arth...
Samuel M. Codjoe
Opinion
Salaries for First and Second Ladies – Legality and Fiscal Concerns
The author urges for discussions on the matter of paying salaries to first and second ladies to be discussed under legal and fiscal contexts. Learn more here.
Kennedy-Zumedor Shalom
Opinion
Presumption Of Advancement: A Legal Anachronism (Husband And Wife)
The conundrum on what constitutes a gift or otherwise is the focus of the author in this article, as he assesses the posture of the courts when dealing with such matters
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
Understanding the energy impacts of the Maduro arrest
The article argues that the reported Maduro arrest should be understood not only as a geopolitical event, but as an energy law and policy shock. It explains how legal risk, sanctions, dollar-priced energy trade, and currency pressure can af...
Lom Nuku Ahlijah
Opinion
A Separate Economic Life in Marriage
The Supreme Court of Ghana has clarified that spouses can maintain separate economic lives during marriage and that property acquired during marriage is no longer presumed to be jointly owned. This marks a significant departure from previou...
Kwame Boafo Akuffo Esq
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
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
Mitigating Risks and Liabilities in Land Transactions in Ghana: Buyers' Due Diligence
This article aims to help raise awareness about the importance of legal and environmental due diligence in Ghanaian real estate transactions and provide guidance on how to effectively assess potential risks and liabilities to aid investors...
Douglas Nketiah Boahene and Prince Kojo Tabiri
Opinion
Intestate Succession in Ghana: How PNDCL 111 Shapes Families After Death
The article examines how Ghana’s Intestate Succession Law, 1985 (PNDCL 111) protects spouses and children while exposing ongoing challenges in modern family structures, estate administration, and succession disputes. It ultimately argues th...
Naa Awura Dede Osabutey
Opinion
Time’s Up For Justice? Why Ghana’s Human Rights “Expiry Date” Must Go
The article argues that Ghana’s six-month procedural time limit for enforcing fundamental human rights under Order 67 Rule 3 unlawfully restricts access to constitutional justice. It contends that fundamental rights cannot be extinguished b...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam
Opinion
Rethinking Malicious Prosecution; A Discussion on the Tort of Malicious Prosecution within the Constitutional Framework of Ghana.
The article argues that the tort of malicious prosecution, as received under common law, is problematic in present-day Ghana under Article 88. The author suggests that the proper defendant in such cases should be the Attorney General, who i...
Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, Esq.