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Court declines request to halt Mustapha Abdul-Hamid trial for legal vacation
Lawyers for four of the accused persons had asked the court to adjourn proceedings until October, when the regular legal term resumes.
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Farmer jailed 10 years for defiling 13-year-old stepdaughter
According to the prosecution, the offence occurred in December 2024 at Afoako, near Bekwai.
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Supreme Court strikes down delegate system for party primaries as unconstitutional
In a majority decision delivered on Wednesday, the court held that all registered members of a political party must be allowed to vote in the selection of candidates for general elections.
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Plea negotiations resume in Wontumi's Exim Bank case as Atta Akyea takes over
Chairman Wontumi is facing charges including defrauding by false pretences, forgery and money laundering in relation to an alleged GH¢30 million EXIM Bank loan transaction.
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Seven courts directed to sit despite Tuesday, Friday court sitting suspension in Greater Accra
The seven courts exempted from the suspension are Circuit Court ‘1’, Adenta; Circuit Court ‘4’, Accra; Circuit Court ‘A’, Tema; District Court, La; District Court, Kotobabi; District Court, TDC, Tema; and District Court, Gbese.
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Greater Accra courts to suspend sitting on Tuesday, Thursday for Supreme Court at 150 Events
The directive was contained in a letter dated July 23, 2026, and signed by the Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, on behalf of the Chief Justice.
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Crime
US immigration judge questions OSP case against Ken Ofori-Atta
According to the judge, the OSP’s affidavit was “full of conclusory allegations” and failed to show persuasive facts linking the former minister to criminal conduct.
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Teacher granted GH¢80,000 bail over alleged assault of Nyinahin student
The court, presided over by relieving judge Mr Lord Delvin Essandoh, admitted him to bail in the sum of GH¢80,000 with three sureties.
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Catholic Secretariat, Presbyterian Church joined to Wesley Girls’ religious rights case
The decision was made on Tuesday, July 7, by a five-member panel of the Supreme Court presided over by Justice Gabriel Pwamang.
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Crime
Man arrested for killing friend over romantic relationship with aunt
The suspect, identified only as Ezekiel, 35, has been arrested by officers of the Awutu Bawjiase District Police Command.
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Wontumi mining trial: Court gives Atta Akyea more time for address, moves judgment to July 20
The court has directed Samuel Atta Akyea, who recently took over as lead counsel for Chairman Wontumi, to file his written address by July 13, 2026.
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Ballot box dispute ends in GH¢2,400 fine for Asante Mampong mechanic
The Nsuta Circuit Court has fined 30-year-old mechanic Musah Jalilu, also known as Pepe, after he admitted slapping a nurse during the party’s polling station executive election.
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Crime
Sunyani East: Police arrest prophetess over alleged assault, confinement of 16-year-old boy
The Bono Regional Police Command says the incident has led to the arrest of 39-year-old prophetess Rebecca Kumi, founder of Overcomers Church.
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High Court refuses OSP request to pause Charles Bissue corruption trial
The Office of the Special Prosecutor had asked the court to stay proceedings pending decisions from the Supreme Court on matters affecting its prosecutorial mandate.
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Kristo Asafo denies claims Adwoa Safo was shot at Kwabenya property
In a statement issued on Sunday, June 21, the leadership of Kristo Asafo said the incident rather involved damage to the entrance gates of the property after a church event.
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Two midwives granted bail in Salaga missing newborn case
The matter was heard before Her Honour Afua Srakubea Agyeman-Darbu, who ordered that the sureties must satisfy the required bail conditions before the accused persons are released.
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Covid-19 caused Sky Train investment loss, not wrongdoing, defence argue
The two former officials are asking the High Court to stop the trial against them, insisting that the Attorney-General’s evidence does not justify calling them to open their defence.
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Crime
Three arrested over illegal mining near GWL pipeline at Efutu
The suspects are Eugene Oppong, 28, Paul Kumash, 30, and Amos Beyuo, 25.
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Crime
Travel agent granted GH¢70,000 bail over alleged Canadian visa fraud
The accused, Nicholas Yeboah, was granted bail in the sum of GH¢70,000 with three sureties.
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Washing bay attendant remanded over alleged theft of friend's money for betting
Dominic Fordjour, 21, appeared before the Nkawie Circuit Court on a charge of stealing.
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