Courts
Affail Monney sued for illegal stay in office as GJA President
Roland Affail Monney, the National Council and the Election Committee of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) have been sued for staying in office illegally.
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Africa
Kenya has its first female chief justice: Martha Koome
If parliament formally approves the nomination of Justice Martha Koome as the next Chief Justice of Kenya and president of the Supreme Court, as is widely expected, she will become the first woman to occupy the seat in Kenya’s history. Just...
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General
Media giving too much exposure to fraudulent people – Kufuor on murder of 10-year-old by teenagers
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has attributed the murder of a 10-year-old boy by two teenagers to the increase in attention given to “fraudulent” individuals on various television stations.
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Opinion
The Council of State under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana: A Flawed System in Need of Review and Amendment
The article critiques Ghana’s Council of State under the 1992 Constitution, highlighting issues of politicization, lack of representation, and ineffectiveness. It proposes replacing regional representatives with Presidents of the Regional H...
Anthony Danquah
Opinion
Alexander Afenyo Markin v. Speaker of Parliament & A-G: Application ex-parte for stay of execution of the ruling of the speaker of parliament delivered on 17th October,2024 pending the determination of the suit.
This case examines the interplay between judicial review and constitutional supremacy in Ghana, focusing on the separation of powers and the judiciary's role in interpreting constitutional provisions. The dispute arises from the Speaker of...
Onesimus Faeron
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
The Death of a Profession?
Following the Chief Justice's decision to refer Dr. Dominic Ayine to the General Legal Council over his comments in the aftermath of the Election Petition, the author explores the implications for the legal system and the freedom with which...
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Courts
Nkawie court jails pragya rider for biting community police assistant
The Nkawie Circuit Court convicted Abdul Aziz in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality after pleading guilty to negligently causing harm.
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Two remanded over GH¢60,000 theft at Manso-Nweneso
The accused persons, Desmond Ayensu, 26, and Frank Osei Bonsu, 27, were put before the court on charges of conspiracy, causing damage and stealing.
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Pastor granted bail over accident that injured seven passengers
Francis Owusu, 55, was granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with one surety.
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Kristo Asafo Mission dragged to court over installation of Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena as leader
The case concerns the succession process following the death of the church’s founder, Apostle Emeritus Dr Ing. Kwadwo Safo, in September 2025.
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Courts
Court reinstates Abronye bail conditions after passport submission
The court had earlier ordered his remand after he failed to comply with a condition requiring him to deposit his travel documents with the Court Registrar.
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Courts
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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Crime
Okada rider remanded over Afari Military Hospital site theft
Abukari Usman appeared before the Toase District Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, but his plea was not taken.
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Court of Appeal orders restoration of GN Savings and Loans licence
A three-member panel of the court quashed the earlier High Court ruling which had upheld the Bank of Ghana’s revocation of the company’s licence.
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Crime
Okada rider jailed eight years for phone robbery
Issah Sadat, popularly known as an okada rider, was jailed by the Amasaman Circuit Court after admitting that he conspired with two others to rob a man of his mobile phone.
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Crime
Driver fined GH¢1,800 for using phone behind wheel
Paul Owusu was convicted by the Toase District Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality after pleading guilty to two traffic offences.
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Courts
Miner remanded over axe attack that left colleague dead
The accused, Benjamin Boakye, did not enter a plea when he appeared before the court. He is due back on 12 May 2026 as investigators await legal advice from the Attorney General’s Office.
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Court remands mason over break-in at Mpasatia shop
The accused, Solomon Wereko, is facing three charges: unlawful entry, causing damage and stealing.
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Toase court remands motorcyclist over crash that killed four-year-old girl
The accused, Kwame Ebenezer, is alleged to have knocked down four-year-old Richlove Adugyamfi at Manso-Tetrem, causing injuries from which she later died.
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