Crime
Policewoman’s murder case adjourned over AG advice delay
When the matter was called on Wednesday, the prosecution said the duplicate docket was not yet ready for submission to the Attorney-General’s Department for advice.
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5-year voting ban for electoral offenders constitutional- Supreme Court
In a unanimous decision, a seven-member panel led by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie held that the case brought by human rights activist Fred Akweter lacked merit.
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Crime
Police recapture three Adabraka escapees, denies link to Sammy Gyamfi's inlaw case
In a statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng of the Accra Regional Police Command, the police also pushed back against reports claiming that some of the escapees were connected to the murder case
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Courts
Bank Relationship Manager granted GH¢12m bail in alleged client account theft case
The accused, Christopher Arthur, denied the charge when he was arraigned before the court presided over by His Honour Eyram Fumey.
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Crime
Okada rider granted bail in transformer vandalism case
The accused, Evans Adanu, denied all four charges brought against him, including conspiracy to interfere with ECG’s distribution system, interference with the distribution system, attempted theft and causing unlawful damage.
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Courts
Attorney-General backs court challenge to OSP’s independent powers
In an affidavit filed on 8 April 2026 in the case of Adamtey v Attorney-General, the state’s chief legal adviser argues that parts of the OSP Act, 2017 conflict with the 1992 Constitution because they allow the Special Prosecutor to begin c...
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Courts
High Court reschedules NAM 1's virtual case hearing
When the matter came up, however, it emerged that other courts had already reserved the conferencing room normally used for remote hearings.
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Courts
Ex-NACOC Boss, two others charged over alleged stealing, assault on estranged wife
The three accused persons, Kenneth Adu-Amanfoh, Prosper Aproma and Abraham Tetteh, all pleaded not guilty when they appeared before the Circuit Court.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court to hear Wesley Girls' religious rights case on April 21
The case was brought by Shafic Osman, who wants the court to rule that policies said to affect Muslim students at the school violate the 1992 Constitution.
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Crime
Police probe disputed GH¢400,000 mobile money withdrawal in Kumasi
The inquiry was triggered by a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, as investigators examined the source and movement of the funds.
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US
Woman accused of opening fire at Rihanna’s home denies attempted murder charge
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz entered a not guilty plea in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Wednesday through her lawyer and remains in custody as the criminal case moves forward.
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Courts
High Court fines juror GH¢600 for absence in murder trial
The sanction was imposed by Justice Marie-Louise Simmons during proceedings in the case involving Victor Nana Kankam, a landlord accused of killing his tenant.
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US
Vybz Kartel wins $6m lawsuit over US concert
The ruling, delivered by Justice Brendan Lantry in the New York Supreme Court, brings the case to a close and prevents the claims from being brought again in the same court.
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Supreme Court News
Techiman farmer sues government over industrial cannabis licensing regime
Mariam Alhassan, from Techiman, is asking the court to strike down key aspects of the regulatory framework governing industrial hemp cultivation, arguing that the system unfairly excludes local farmers.
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Supreme Court News
Issue only one Form 6 when transmitting record to appellate court — Supreme Court clarifies procedure
This directive came in a ruling delivered on 17 February 2026 in the case of Thomas Odei Boafo v. The Judicial Service & Another, which has now been formally circulated to all Registrars of Courts by the Office of the Judicial Secretary.
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Courts
Judicial Secretary directs court registrars on the issuance of Form 6
This directive comes on the back of a Supreme Court ruling delivered on 17 February 2026 in the case of Thomas Odei Boafo v. The Judicial Service & Another.
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Courts
Koforidua SHS students' gang rape case adjourned to Feb.18
The suspects, who are both underage, have been remanded into the care of their parents.
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Review decision of three-member bench is final – Supreme Court
Justice Gabriel Pwamang, writing for the majority bench, explained that the review frameworks under Articles 133 and 134 are separate and distinct.
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Courts
Case Management in NPA case scheduled for February
Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, who is presiding, said the court will treat the selected dates as CMC-only sessions, with proceedings starting promptly at 8:15am on each day to accelerate readiness for trial.
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Courts
Akonta Mining operations manager granted GH¢10m bail in forest reserve case
Owusu Bempah is the fifth accused person in an ongoing case involving alleged illegal mining in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve.
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