Courts
Alleged $5m CJ bribe: GLC slaps Ogyeedom’s lawyer with 9 charges after initial inquiry
Mr Afrifa, in his response to this complaint, levelled some serious allegations against the Chief Justice, Kwasi Aning Yeboah.
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General
NDC dismisses Samuel Koku Anyidoho for indiscipline
The FEC acting in compliance of Article 48(1) of the NDC’s Constitution unanimously adopted the report and accepts responsibility for your expulsion from the Party
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US
Carlos Ghosn: Father and son sentenced for helping ex-Nissan boss escape
A Turkish court convicted an executive of Turkish jet company MNG and two pilots over their role in flying him out of Japan
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Courts
Court dismisses sacked FDA Lawyer’s injunction, gives “Okay” for airing “The Returned Bribe” documentary
Justice William Boampong has ruled that JoyNews can broadcast “The Returned Bribe” documentary
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General
Allotey Jacobs fired from the NDC
The Central Regional Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bernard Allotey Jacobs has been fired from the party.
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Courts
Adu-Boahene trial: Defence accuses prosecution of misrepresenting evidence, seeks to strike out submissions
In the motion filed on October 19, 2026, lead defence counsel Samuel Atta Akyea challenges aspects of the Deputy Attorney-General's written arguments opposing the accused persons' submission of no case to answer.
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Courts
Court of Appeal stays trial of Ex-NAFCO Boss pending appeal
A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal, sitting on Monday, October 19, 2026, granted the application after determining that exceptional circumstances existed to justify temporarily halting the trial.
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General
AG moves to overhaul lawyers’ discipline, professional standards framework
The announcement was contained in a speech delivered on his behalf by Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai at the Ghana Bar Association’s 2026/27 conference in Ada on September 14.
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General
Ghana’s new Tribunals Act puts ‘galamsey’, related cases on the fast track
The law establishes strict timelines for the filing of charges, service of summonses, submission of defences and determination of preliminary objections. An accused person who intends to oppose a charge must generally file an answer within...
Richard Osei Boateng
Courts
Teacher granted GH¢80,000 bail over alleged assault of Nyinahin student
The court, presided over by relieving judge Mr Lord Delvin Essandoh, admitted him to bail in the sum of GH¢80,000 with three sureties.
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General
J.B. Afrifa Unveils Policy Vision for a Stronger Young Lawyers’ Forum
“The following reflections are based on the Policy Launch and Dialogue hosted by J.B. Afrifa at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel on 20 June 2026.”
Kojo Tabiri Esq
General
NTC petitioned over Nyinahin Catholic SHS teacher-student altercation
The petition was filed by a coalition of 11 civil society organisations working in education, child rights, gender equality, peace and security, and social accountability.
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Supreme Court News
5-year voting ban for electoral offenders constitutional- Supreme Court
In a unanimous decision, a seven-member panel led by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie held that the case brought by human rights activist Fred Akweter lacked merit.
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General
EOCO board clears senior officials of abuse of power in Sesi-Edem probe
In a petition dated 9 April 2026, the company’s legal team, Knightscild Chambers, accused EOCO’s Acting Executive Director Raymond Archer and his deputy of acting unlawfully, abusing their authority and disregarding court orders.
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Crime
US court uphold extradition of former MASLOC boss to Ghana
The ruling means the United States court has accepted Ghana’s request at the judicial stage and found that the legal conditions for extradition have been met.
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US
California jury orders Bill Cosby to pay $19.25m in assault case
The woman, Donna Motsinger, told the court that Cosby picked her up in a limousine, gave her wine and a pill, and that she later lost consciousness.
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Africa
CAF Appeal Board rules Senegal forfeited AFCON final, declares Morocco winners
In its decision, the appeal body said Senegal’s conduct fell within the scope of Articles 82 and 84 of the tournament regulations.
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Crime
IGP orders investigation into GH¢400,000 mobile money withdrawal claim involving Kibi police
The directive comes after a viral video circulating on social media raised allegations about the suspected withdrawal from the agent’s mobile money wallet.
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General
Mahama dismisses EC, deputies and Special Prosecutor removal petitions
In a Presidency statement dated Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the government said that the Chief Justice advised the President that the petitions failed to establish a prima facie case
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Courts
Democracy Hub sues NDC, EC, AG; wants Ayawaso East by-election halted
The suit targets three parties: the NDC as first defendant, the Electoral Commission (EC) as second defendant, and the Attorney-General as third defendant.
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