Supreme Court News
Mahama nominates three as Justices of the Supreme Court
They are Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante and Mr Tony Forson.
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Africa
Niger formally begins process to leave International Criminal Court
The ICC said it received Niger’s instrument of withdrawal on June 18.
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General
Ghana loses appeal to overturn Partey's Canada Visa denial for World Cup 2026
The decision means Partey will not be available for Wednesday’s game against Panama in Toronto.
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Courts
Court declines Appiah-Kubi's request to withdraw from Wontumi mining case
The court held that the application was not properly before it because a lawyer does not require the court’s permission to stop representing a client.
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Courts
Court permits Abronye DC to travel to UK for master’s programme
The permission was granted by Justice Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Bassit after his lawyers applied for the temporary release of his passport.
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Courts
Supreme Court adjourns OSP challenge to High Court ruling indefinitely
The case was called on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, before a five-member panel chaired by Justice Gabriel Pwamang.
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Restrain security agencies from setting bail conditions without court-Citizen drags AG to SC
The suit, filed against the Attorney-General, invokes the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Articles 2(1) and 130(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Rule 45 of the Supreme Court Rules, 1996, C.I. 16.
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Courts
OSP stay application in quo warranto case adjourned to June 8
On April 15, 2026, the High Court ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor could not independently prosecute criminal cases.
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Crime
Police inspector interdicted over alleged Kumasi momo robbery
The arrest was announced in a police statement issued on Monday, May 11, and signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Headquarters.
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General
MPOBB condemns recent arrest of its lawyers
In a public statement dated 8 May 2026, the firm said Mr. Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo, a Senior Partner, and Ms. Sophia Kokor, a Junior Partner, were arrested after they visited the Bureau of National Investigations, BNI, offices at Kawukudi...
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Crime
Four linked to PDS arrested as BNI probes alleged ECG fund transfers
The arrests were disclosed on Monday, 4 May, by Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who said the inquiry is focused on tracing how the money was moved and whether any criminal conduct was involved.
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Courts
OSP challenges High Court ruling on its prosecutorial authority
In response to the ruling, the OSP has filed two separate court processes: a stay of execution before General Jurisdiction 10, the same High Court that issued the order, and a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal.
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Crime
Police arrest alleged operator of suspected brothel in Manso Watreso
Police identified the suspect as Esther Egbuhama and said she is believed to be the person behind the facility, known locally as Mama Nice Lodge.
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Courts
Attorney-General’s office ready to take over OSP prosecutions after court ruling
In a public statement shared on his Facebook page, he signalled that the Attorney-General’s office would comply with the directive of the court rather than resist or ignore it.
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Courts
NAM 1 trial to go virtual over health issue
The change followed the submission of a doctor’s excuse on behalf of the former Menzgold chief executive.
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US
Woman accused of opening fire at Rihanna’s home denies attempted murder charge
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz entered a not guilty plea in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Wednesday through her lawyer and remains in custody as the criminal case moves forward.
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Crime
93 Nigerians arrested, 73 victims rescued in GIS DEVTRACO raid
The raid targeted six houses at DEVTRACO Estate, where investigators say they uncovered an alleged internet fraud network operating from the property.
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Crime
Counsellor Lutterodt arrested over comments on Daddy Lumba
According to a police statement, the comments were considered offensive and likely to disturb public order.
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Crime
Police recover 100 tonnes of stolen ECG cables in Tema raid
The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department, Commissioner of Police Lydia Yaako Donkor, announced the development at a press briefing on Monday
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Crime
Police arrest 23-year-old student for publishing obscene content online
Police say the content was traced to the handle @biggforddd123 and involved several women, with recordings said to span the period from 2023 to 26 January 2026.
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