Courts
Sekondi Court clears Joana Gyan to contest Amenfi Central seat
The court's decision came after the NDC requested the removal of the injunction and dismissal of the initial disqualification.
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Supreme Court News
Will Supreme Court charge chiefs for High crime for disobeying its orders in Elorm Kwami Gorni v AG?
Anybody, including the President or Vice President who fails to obey or carry out the terms of such an order commits a high crime and shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding ten years without the option of a fine per Article 2(4), (5)...
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General
Know the various court dresses around the world
Although black coats are traditionally favored in many regions, other countries feature distinct attire choices for their legal professionals.
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Crime
Mason remanded over attempted arson
Robert Benjamin Okyere pleaded not guilty to causing harm and damage and would reappear before court on November 7.
GNA
Courts
Man arrested for causing harm breaks down in court
Squire struggled to accept the court’s decision, questioning the rationale behind the remand.
GNA
Courts
Dimissed soldier, Ex-COP and civilian jailed 30 years each for robbery
Judge Evelyn Asamoah, presiding over Circuit Court 10, in Accra, sentenced each of the convicts to 30 years for both conspiracy and robbery.
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Courts
Kumasi Magistrate court invalidates over 1,000 voter transfers to Manhyia South constituency
The court presided by the Magistrate, Gyaawa Donkor, arrived at the verdict after a complaint brought before the court by Lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Manhyia South.
GNA
Crime
Court orders arrest of couple over defrauding landlady of GH¢260K
This follows the issuance of a bench warrant for their arrest by an Accra Circuit Court on August 21, 2024.
GNA
Courts
Imam who allegedly threatened to kill wife granted GH¢100K bail
Mohammed Abubakar Imam Lanson alias Andre was granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties to be justified.
GNA
Courts
Complainant weeps as court frees man on fraud charges
The court presided over by Sedinam Awo Kwadam, at the end of Mensah’s trial, acquitted him on two charges of defrauding by false pretences.
GNA
Crime
Shipping agent before court over fraud, forged documents
He did so under the pretext of clearing his three forty-footer containers from the Tema Harbour.
GNA
Crime
Lawyer, 4 others in court for allegedly forging will
Joseph Kwow Addo Sam, a 57-year-old lawyer, Alhaji Seidu Adam Baba, an 82-year-old Chief, Abdullai Salia, also known as Abdullai Salia Junior, Abubakar Salia, and Saeed Salia, all of whom are at large, have been charged with conspiracy.
GNA
Crime
Court subpoena’s Police Officer over accused’s money
The subpoena comes after Emmanuel Nash, an event organizer, appeared before the Adentan Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding a woman of GHC338,000.
GNA
Crime
Jirapa Dubai CEO: Trial of prime murder suspect resumes at Wa High Court
This was after the court announced in May that it could not proceed with the case due to a claim by lawyers of the accused that the Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Torkornoo, had directed that the case be transferred to Kumasi.
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Courts
High Court dismisses NAM 1's Submission of no case; ordered to open defense
The court held that it was convinced that a prima facie case had been made against the accused and that it was apparent that they carried on deposit-taking business without a license.
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Crime
Former 'Chicken Inn' manager jailed 5 years for stealing GH₵199k from employer
It was the Achimota Circuit Court that sentenced the 29-year-old, who was caught on Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) camera stealing GH₵199,040.00 belonging to his former employer.
GNA
Crime
3 in trouble for allegedly stealing money belonging to medical officer
Philip Kodzi, who purportedly stole $9,000, £4,400 and €700, belonging to the medical officer, was charged with stealing, and he pleaded not guilty.
GNA
Courts
Father, son remanded for allegedly killing relative
The plea of Solomon Nii Odoi Yemoh, and his son, Caleb Ofori Yemoh, were not taken and they are to reappear in court on May 28, for allegedly killing, Marquaye Okai, their relative.
theghanaiantimes
Courts
Anti-LGBTQI Bill: Full reasoning of the High Court in dismissing Dafeamekpor’s suit
However, the court, presided over by Justice Ellen Lordina Serwaa Mireku, dismissed the suit.
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Supreme Court News
Payment of salary to spouses of President, Vice; Parliament exceeded its jurisdiction-Supreme Court
According to the apex court, these spouses do not fall under the category of public officers, thus faulting parliament for adopting the emolument committee report on the issue.
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