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Tamale court jails man 15 years for defilement
The court, presided over by Justice Charles Kwesi Acheampong, sentenced Mohammed to 15 years’ imprisonment with hard labour.
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UNESCO seeks Legal Adviser in Paris
The senior role, graded D-2, is open to both internal and external candidates and will be offered on a two-year fixed-term contract, renewable subject to the organisation’s rules and operational needs.
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Anti-LGBTQ Bill too far gone to reverse-Atta Akyea
Speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, he argued that the bill has completed its parliamentary process and should now move to the next constitutional stage, which is presidential assent.
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Court sets July 3 for judgment in Wontumi galamsey case
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai announced the development in a social media post on Wednesday, June 3.
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Akyem Ayirebi chief in court over alleged forged Statutory declaration for enstoolment
In court on Monday, June 1, 2026, the accused pleaded not guilty to two counts of possessing forged documents and uttering forged documents.
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Supreme Court rejects Dame’s withdrawal from Torkornoo case
A seven-member panel, chaired by Justice Amadu Tanko, said there was nothing before the court to show that Justice Torkornoo had been served with the notice filed by her lawyers.
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Ecobank must pay monthly compound interest to Daniel Ofori-Supreme Court
In a ruling delivered on 6 May 2026, the court held that Mr Ofori, the plaintiff and judgment creditor, is entitled to monthly compounded interest at 30 percent on his principal investment from 2 June 2008 to 25 July 2018, the date of judgm...
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Methodist Church joined to Wesley Girls’ religious rights case
The ruling means the Methodist Church, which founded the Cape Coast-based school, will now participate directly in the case as the fourth defendant.
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Ex-director tells court she handled transactions for Adu-Boahene and wife
Mildred Donkor, the third prosecution witness, said one of the companies linked to the accused persons was BNC Communications Bureau Limited, which she came to know around 2018 as part of what she described as their growing business operati...
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Court tells Abu Trica’s lawyers to formally apply to vary bail terms
The issue came up on Monday, 4 May 2026, when the case was called for hearing in relation to a pending habeas corpus application.
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Wesley Girls motion to strike out religious discrimination suit dismissed
In a ruling delivered on 29 April 2026, the apex court held that the school’s Board of Governors was properly before the court and could be sued, dismissing the objection that had been raised on its behalf.
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Joana Quaye’s lawyers accuse RNAQ of trying to influence pending appeal through TV interview
In a statement issued on Monday, Dame & Partners said Mr Quaye’s appearance on the Delay Show was inappropriate because it touched on issues that remain the subject of an active appeal against final orders made by the High Court in Accra on...
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Court strikes out TDC’s case in Nii Tetteh Santeo family land dispute
The case arises from a suit brought by representatives of the Nii Tetteh Santeo family over a 361-acre parcel of land.
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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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Abducted Agormanya girl rescued by police, suspect put before court
The suspect, Regina Mamle Tawiah, 36, was arrested on Monday, 20 April 2026, after police launched an intelligence-led operation following a complaint from the child’s father.
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Imprisonment: Tsatsu Tsikata says he chose forgiveness over bitterness
He made the remarks on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, at the UPSA Law School honourific lecture and awards ceremony, where his career and lifetime contributions to the legal profession were being celebrated.
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Ex-CID Boss sues over reports linking her to land-grabbing
In the suit, filed on 30 March, the former CID Director-General is demanding GH¢10 million in general damages, along with aggravated and exemplary damages, over reports she says falsely portrayed her as using her office to seize land unlawf...
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Four remanded over alleged online scam
According to the prosecution, the four men are facing charges that include conspiracy, preparation to commit crime, attempt to commit crime and trafficking-related offences.
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Ghana asks ECOWAS court to throw out Torkornoo case
In an amended statement of defence filed on 24 March and later adopted by the court on 25 March, the Republic of Ghana, acting through the Attorney General, urged the regional court to dismiss the action in full.
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Court adjourns Tetegu murder case to April after accused misses hearing
When the case was called, prosecutors told the court that although the accused was still in custody, she had not been brought before the judge.
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