Opinion
Allodial interest under the Land Act, 2020: Some thoughts
The article discusses the position and seeming challenges with allodial interests under Ghana's Land Act, 2020
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
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Who succeeds Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie?
This DL News feature examines six Supreme Court justices whose professional backgrounds offer different perspectives on that choice: Gabriel Pwamang, Avril Lovelace-Johnson, Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi, Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu, Senyo Dzamefe a...
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Courts
Sales boy fined over GH¢353,471 theft from employer
The court convicted him on his own plea and ordered him to refund the full amount.
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Courts
IPhone 16 Pro Max robber jailed 14 years
The incident occurred in the early hours of July 10, 2025, when Samuel confronted the victim around 5:30 a.m. and made away with her handbag, which contained an iPhone 16 Pro Max and a purse with cash.
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Ex-queenmother, 4 others to face court for murder
The group faces charges in connection with the alleged murder of Samuel Ampofo, the Mankessim Municipal Director of the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), and Kofi Yamoah.
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Courts
Court restrains CCTU from appointing new Pro-VC until…
The Court, presided over by Justice John-Mark Nuku Alifo thereby quashed an October 6, 2022 report by an Evaluation Committee of the University which denied Professor Samuel Kwame Ansah, an opportunity for re-appointment.
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Courts
Ofosu Ampofo to open defence in alleged audio violence case June 20
The High Court took this decision, presided over by Samuel Asiedu JSC, to grant him more time owing to his health condition.
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General
The distinguished, true and real legal luminary that is his Lordship Professor Samuel Kofi Date-Bah
He prolifically authored articles covering constitutional provisions, landmark cases, and even comprehensive textbooks. By my calculation, between 1970 and 1978, he contributed more than 45 articles to UGLJ and RGL combined.
Ace Anan Ankomah
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Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill has elements that violate rights of individuals – UG Law School lecturer
Clause 22 prohibits extrajudicial treatment. Clauses in the bill actually give the people involved in LGBTQ+ activities the right to medical attention, etc.”
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Courts
Unwell’ Opuni appeals dismissal of ‘submission of no case’
The former CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Stephen Opuni, was absent in Court on Monday, May 17, 2021, due to ill-health. His lawyers, led by Samuel Codjoe, told the Court presided over Clemence Honyenuga JSC that Mr. Opuni had been referred...
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Opinion
Rethinking Article 68(5) of the 1992 Constitution – Taxation of the Emoluments of the President of the Republic of Ghana – An Introspection
The author in this article examines some recent events, the historical or constitutional basis for why Ghana's President is exempted from paying taxes on his salary and explores the need to rethink this position of the law
Frederick Gurah Sampson
General
Revamp Council of State – Cletus Avoka
Speaking at a roundtable organised by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) on constitutional reforms, he drew attention to the difficult working conditions of Council members, revealing that only the Chairman has a designated office.
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Courts
Legal vacation does not bar sitting judges from hearing cases
Speaking at the 2nd Quadrennial Delegates Congress of the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana in Sunyani, the Chief Justice said lawyers remain bound by their professional duties to their clients and the court.
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Courts
GBA backs calls to suspend trial of some selected cases during legal vacation
The association cited Order 79, Rule 4 of the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2004 (C.I. 47), which provides for three annual court vacations.
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Courts
Herald Newspaper editor granted bail pending contempt appeal
The Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Isaac Addo, granted him bail pending appeal after his lawyer moved an application asking the court to suspend the effect of the custodial sentence while the appeal is heard.
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Calls to scrap Special Prosecutor’s Office ‘premature’-President Mahama
Speaking at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, 10 December, during a courtesy call by the National Peace Council, he underlined that the OSP remains the only anti-corruption body with full prosecutorial independence.
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Current constitutional process for CJ removal 'unfair'-Sophia Akuffo
Speaking before the Constitutional Review Committee in Accra on Wednesday, 30 April, Justice Akuffo described Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution—which governs the removal of superior court judges—as inadequate and potentially biased.
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Minkah-Premo Tops Ghana’s Largest Law Firms by Number of Lawyers in 2025
Minkah-Premo has topped the 2025 law firm rankings by lawyer count, with Kumasi-based Momim & Botta Solicitors the only non-Accra firm among the top five.
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Recent commentary on some criminal cases exceed the bounds of acceptable speech – AG
In an official statement, Mr. Dame said such comments also tend to interfere with the work of State Prosecutors and puts unnecessary pressure on the courts.
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Supreme Court News
As CJ Anin Yeboah retires; Some Cases in which he gave lead judgment
He will be remembered for his passionate role in ensuring and elevating the Independence of the Judiciary and his outstanding contribution to enhancing access to Justice delivery
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