Election Petition
Set aside error-ridden, unconstitutional declaration – Asiedu Nketia
The General Secretary of the NDC has urged the Supreme Court to set aside the declaration that brought the president into office.
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Election Petition
Mahama asks court for live telecast of election petition
Lawyers of NDC’s Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama are requesting a live broadcast of the hearing of the petition contesting the results of the 2020 general elections in the Supreme Court.
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Courts
Court grants injunction to stop EC from gazetting Amewu as Hohoe MP
The Ho High Court presided over by Justice George Buadi has granted an interim injunction restraining the Electoral Commission from gazetting the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) John Peter Amewu as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Hohoe.
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General
Bar Conference’21’:7,867 Lawyers produced from 1877 to date
4882 lawyers are currently in active practice in Ghana.
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Opinion
Who is a Casual Worker? Employment Practice and Ghana’s Labour Laws
This paper discusses, mainly, one category of workers: casual workers. Most employments or businesses use this phrase with the view of distinguishing these workers from another set of workers – permanent workers.
James Gawuga Nkrumah
Opinion
WILLS: DEATH CERTIFICATE; OR SAVIOUR AFTER DEATH?
The author discusses the process of making a valid Will and the reasons for making a Will in accordance with law
Jacob Z. Soung
General
GBA rebukes Chief Justice over SOE remarks
GBA President Efua Ghartey said comments of that nature could raise questions about the political neutrality expected of the head of the Judiciary.
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General
Ghana School of Law reopens Pre-Bar course application for final one-week window
The special window, which opened at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, will close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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Business
Ghanaians can still apply for US tourist, business visas, ambassador says
In a post on Thursday, 15 January 2026, Mr Smith said B1/B2 visas remain available, stressing that the new directive is limited to immigrant visa processing.
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Courts
Judge questions need for dual marriage ceremonies in Ghana
Justice Dorinda Smith-Arthur, speaking during proceedings on a high-profile matrimonial dispute, noted that Ghana’s legal framework recognises each marriage type as fully valid on its own.
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Supreme Court News
SC nominee recommends Chinese language training for judges in galamsey cases
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on June 17, 2025, Justice Mensah highlighted language barriers as a major stumbling block in prosecuting non-Ghanaian offenders, especially Chinese nationals frequently implicated in gala...
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Crime
NIB on manhunt for three in cocaine bust
The announcement came after laboratory confirmation revealed that over three tonnes of a powdery substance intercepted in March near Pedu Junction, Central Region, was indeed cocaine.
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Crime
17 arrested in police anti-galamsey operation at Samreboi
The arrests were made on May 25 by a Special Anti-Galamsey Taskforce dispatched from the Ghana Police Headquarters as part of a broader crackdown on unlawful mining operations.
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General
CJ misstepped by going to Supreme Court rather than Judicial Council-Ansa-Asare
In an interview on PM Express aired Wednesday, May 21, Ansa-Asare critiqued the Chief Justice’s decision to bypass the Judicial Council before turning to the legal system, describing it as a procedural lapse that undermines institutional or...
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General
CRCC Chairperson wants government to pursue targeted constitutional amendments
Speaking on Joy FM on Thursday, January 9, Kasser-Tee noted that while the 1992 Constitution has proven to be Ghana's most resilient, its longevity has revealed specific areas requiring improvement.
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Crime
Police invite A-Plus to assist investigations into Ahmed Suale case
This follows his recent social media claims that he has some information regarding the case.
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Courts
The ‘New Force' PRO granted GHC 20,000 bail
Ms. Abbiusi was charged last week with obtaining a student permit by false declaration, contrary to Section 52(1)(i) of the Immigration Act 2000 (Act 573).
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing July 18-19 2023
The particular cases up for consideration are civil motions, civil appeals, chieftaincy appeals, and a writ
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing June 5-7 2023
Particular cases up for consideration are civil appeals, a civil motion, and a prerogative writ
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Courts
Oliver Barker granted GH¢2 million bail
The court noted that Mr. Vormawor’s passport should continue to be in the State’s custody and must report himself once a week to the Police Command.