Courts
Court restrains Dormaahene from attending late Berekumhene’s funeral
This follows an action filed by Osabarimah Kyere Yeboah Darteh II of the Berekum Traditional Council relative to the fear of a potential disruption in the area.
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Daasebre Osei Bonsu III officially takes over as 17th Asante silver stool occupant
The oath-taking took place at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, 19 January 2026. Following the ceremony, he assumed the stool name Daasebre Osei Bonsu III, becoming the Asante Mamponghene.
DL News
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Asantehene destools Mpasaasohene over illegal mining, other misconduct
His 41-year tenure came under scrutiny due to concerns over his questionable royal heritage and failure to properly serve his community and traditional authorities.
DL News
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Afadzato South District Court commissioned
The commissioning of the Court was in fulfillment of the Judicial Service's efforts to ensure access to justice to the people of the traditional area.
GNA
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983 candidates fail Nigeria’s May 2026 Bar Exam resit
The notice was shared on Monday after the results were approved at the Council’s Third Quarter Hybrid Meeting held on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
DL News
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Sophia Akuffo's appointment to Council of state constitutionally flawed-Ansa-Asare
According to him, the appointment created an avoidable problem because a more senior retired Chief Justice, Georgina Theodora Wood, was available and should have been considered ahead of Justice Akuffo.
DL News
Courts
Renewal of KNUST VC tenure illegal-Alumnus goes to court
He avers that the re-appointment, of the Vice Chancellor is contrary to the University’s Statute which requires the formation of a search committee.
DL News
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Full Speech: Bar president, Yaw Acheampong Boafo at 2022 annual Bar Conference
This year’s event which is underway in Ho in the Volta Region has been theme “Ghana's Democracy under the Fourth Republic: Gains, Challenges and Prospects.”
DL News
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Full Speech by President Akufo Addo at the 2023 Ghana Bar Conference
The 2023 Ghana Bar Conference is on the theme: Ensuring High Standard and Integrity in Public Life: The Role of Legal Profession
DL News
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Desist from publishing obscene, vitriolic materials – AG to Law students
“I will take this opportunity to denounce the tendency of law students to use traditional and social media to publish obscene, vitriolic, and other materials which clearly bring the law school and the profession in general into disrepute.”
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Others
Your 'Trad’ Is More Than a Ceremony: Why Registering Your Customary Marriage Matters
Customary marriage in Ghana is not merely a cultural celebration but a legally recognised union with significant rights, obligations and consequences. This write-up examines how customary marriages are formed, proved, registered, challenged...
Celestine Addo
Courts
Surveyor, pastor and chief in court over alleged Accra land fraud
James Kumbaya Damalie, 60, a land surveyor; Peter Hammond, 58, a pastor; and traditional leader Nuumo Kankam, 65, all pleaded not guilty when they were arraigned before Her Honour Susana Eduful.
DL News
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Lawyer Nelson-Dafeamekpor installed Togbe Nutefeworla I in Kpeve
The title was conferred on him by the Paramount Chief of Kpeve, Togbe Aku Dompe, alongside queen mothers and elders of the traditional area during the MP’s ongoing constituency tour.
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Minerals Commission engages Bono chiefs on Mining Law review
The meeting in Sunyani, the 13th in the series, gathered paramount chiefs, queen mothers, and traditional leaders to discuss proposed reforms aimed at aligning Ghana’s mining laws with global standards, addressing environmental concerns, an...
DL News
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Bawku peace talks: Mahama lauds Nayiri's support to Otumfuo
Addressing a delegation from the Nayiri at the Jubilee House, President Mahama disclosed that he had recently engaged with the Asantehene and described Naa Yiri’s leadership and collaboration as crucial to advancing a traditional resolution...
DL News
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Nkonya, Alavanyo curfew: Chiefs and residents call for lifting
This appeal comes after seven years of sustained peace and stability in both communities.
DL News
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Chiefs acquiring legal training will help in traditional adjudication – Sefwi Aboduam Chief
Nana Awuah II, known in private life as Mr Prince Kwabena Aduhene, is also the Prampram District Manager of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and was recently called to the Ghana Bar.
GNA
Africa
Five Nigerians jailed for exhuming skull 'to get rich'
They had planned to take it to a traditional doctor who said it was needed for rituals that would make them rich.
BBC
General
The departure which must itself be departed from-Comment on the Supreme Court Decision of GHANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO. LTD & ANOR v ATTA VI.
This writer submits that the Ogyeadom case could never, as perceived by the Court, have settled the question whether or not the Court is jurisdictionally competent to entertain and grant an application for stay of execution pending the dete...
Thaddeus Sory Esq.
Africa
Nigeria: Two arraigned for flogging traditional ruler
According to prosecutors, the defendants and others (at large) flogged the traditional ruler and threatened violence on his family.
The Nigeria Lawyer