Courts
Abdul-Hamid’s lawyers dismiss OSP’s GH¢100m asset seizure claim
In a statement issued by Hay & Partners at Law, signed by Hanifa Yahaya Esq., the legal team described the OSP’s assertions as “false, misleading, and injurious.”
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37 new High Court Justices sworn in
A total of forty-one persons were initially recommended for appointment but were later pruned to thirty-seven (37)
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Courts
Government to set up specialised courts for audit infractions, 'galamsey'
He made the statement after a meeting with Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine and Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu on Monday.
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Who is the widow? – Kwame Boafo Akuffo Esq. writes
I prefer to state at the outset that my considered conclusion is to the effect that “Odo Broni” has a distinct legal remedy available to her. Perhaps there is also another remedy which is independent of the distinct remedy and may be pursue...
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Foss v Harbottle revisited: Debunking the myth of member personal right as an exception
ABSTRACT This article puts the rule in Foss v Harbottle under microscopic scrutiny in light of the exceptions stated to the rule in Edwards v Halliwell. It concludes that one of the exceptions to the rule — “where the rights of members have...
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General
UCC law lecturer sues GTEC over Vice-Chancellor retirement directive
In his writ, Dr. Yin filing as a concerned private citizen argues that GTEC has overstepped its authority by forcing Prof. Boampong to vacate his post, appointing Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Denis Aheto as acting Vice-Chancellor, and threaten...
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Courts
US-based nurse battles mother, sister over disputed Kumasi house; Court awards 70-30 split
Felicia claimed that despite contributing a substantial sum—USD $211,000—towards the construction of the house, her mother and sister had denied her access to the property.
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Courts
Minority threatens legal action over dropped charges against Duffuor
This announcement comes in the wake of the Attorney-General’s recent justification that the state had successfully recovered 60% of the funds involved in the case—roughly GH¢663 million in liquidity support extended to uniBank prior to its...
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court quashes 2020 arrest warrant against Kelvin Taylor
In a majority decision delivered on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, four out of five justices agreed that the warrant issued over five years ago was granted without affording Taylor the opportunity to defend himself, breaching the principles of nat...
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Courts
Convicted Agradaa seeks bail pending appeal
Agradaa, founder of Heaven Way Champion International Ministry, was convicted on July 3, 2025, for defrauding members of the public and for charlatanic advertisement.
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J.B.Danquah case:Sexy Dondon weeps, expresses frustration over trial
The judge had to intervene to calm him down before the proceedings could commence.
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State drops charges against former Cocobod CEO Opuni and Businessman Seidu Agongo
The court confirmed the decision when State Attorney Enam Loh Mensah announced, “My Lord, pursuant to this, the Republic has filed notice of withdrawal.”
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Supreme Court sets Nov 12 for judgment on MPs vacant seats case
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo set the date for the verdict after closing statements, signaling the court’s readiness to resolve the issue.
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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.
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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.
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General
Sharpen your knowledge in the use of technology-CJ to new magistrates
She highlighted the imminent introduction of e-justice tools in courts.
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General
Parliament to consider, pass Free SHS Bill into law
This legislation aims to formalize the Free SHS program, ensuring its continuation under future administrations.
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General
Chief State Attorney disbarred for receiving GH¢400,000 from Woyome
Nerquaye-Tetteh was found guilty of professional misconduct under Rule 2(2) of the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct and Etiquette) Rules, 1969 (L.I. 613).
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Fighting corruption: GACC asks government to set up specialised anti-corruption court
This is part of recommendations made by GACC in its 2023 Corruption Report that was released to commemorate International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December.
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Courts
President swears-in two newly appointed High Court justices
The new judges are Justices Dorothy Ayodele Kingsley-Nyinah and Ama Sefenya Ayittey, both private legal practitioners before their elevation to the bench.
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