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Courts
A case for my recusal was not made - Judge tells Opuni
Justice Honyenuga has stated that a case of bias meriting his recusal has not been made and has subsequently dismissed the application
DL News9 June 2021
Courts
Court throws out motion to move jury to crime scene of murdered MP
An Accra High Court has thrown out a motion praying it to move a seven-member jury to the crime scene of murdered J.B Dankwah Adu, former Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North.
DL News27 May 2021
Election Petition
We will point out courageously if we think Supreme Court’s decision is faulty – Sammy Gyamfi ahead of election petition verdict
The Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the party is expecting the Justices of the Supreme Court to deliver a fair and truthful verdict in the ongoing election petition trial.
DL News4 March 2021
Election Petition
“Review Application Is An Emotional One – Does Not Meet Minimum Legal Requirement” – Akoto Ampaw
The respondents in the on-going election petition have thrown jabs at the petitioner’s request for a review of the Supreme Court’s ruling on February 11, preventing the EC boss Jean Mensa from testifying.
DL News20 February 2021
Election Petition
Election Petition: Mahama files motion to compel EC chair to testify
The Supreme Court has been invited by the 2020 Presidential Election Petitioner to offer him the opportunity to re-open his case to enable the chairperson of the Electoral Commission testify in the ongoing petition hearing.
DL News11 February 2021
Election Petition
Election petition: Supreme Court should caution parties on their commentary after proceedings – Dwomoh
A private legal practitioner has asked the Supreme Court to warn parties involved in the ongoing election petition to be circumspect in their commentary after a hearing.
DL News1 February 2021
Courts
Ex-NDA Boss, two deputies and contractor escape jail despite conviction in procurement corruption case
Despite finding them guilty, the court declined to impose immediate prison sentences, citing mitigating circumstances, including their advanced ages and the intervention of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), which prevented financi...
DL News25 October 2026
Courts
Two granted GH¢2m bail each over alleged multiple sale of land at Asutsuare
The accused, Nene Ebenezer Mormo Kissiedu Nyamaa II, a farmer, and George Kenneth Tetteh, a retired educationist, are alleged to have sold land to a businessman despite knowing that portions of the property had previously been granted to ot...
DL News23 October 2026
Courts
High Court halts registration exams for 792 newly trained doctors
he order affects 792 medical graduates who were required to sit the Stage 1 Common Registration Examination (CRE) before obtaining provisional registration to begin their housemanship.
DL News22 October 2026
Supreme Court News
Three new Supreme Court Justices sworn in
Addressing them at the swearing-in ceremony, President Mahama said the Supreme Court plays a central role in shaping the law and guiding public institutions.
DL News11 September 2026
Courts
Buffer Stock trial: Court rejects 2nd accused request to travel with son for medical care
The court held that the application did not show that the child’s medical condition could not be treated or managed in Ghana.
DL News30 July 2026
Supreme Court News
Togbe Afede raises concern over uncapped Supreme Court justices
The President of the Asogli Traditional Area and former President of the National House of Chiefs said Ghana must take stronger steps to protect the independence and credibility of the judiciary.
DL News29 July 2026
Courts
Court orders A-G to amend two charges in Hanan Abdul-Wahab trial
The court held that the two counts, both relating to defrauding by false pretences, did not contain enough particulars on the alleged false representations said to have been made by the accused persons.
DL News24 July 2026
General
OSP insists Ofori-Atta remains wanted despite US immigration ruling
The OSP said the decision of the US immigration court does not determine the validity of the criminal charges pending against Mr Ofori-Atta in Ghana.
DL News22 July 2026
Courts
Court of Appeal clears Sammy Gyamfi in defamation case filed by NAPO
In a unanimous decision, the court held that the statement at the centre of the dispute was not defamatory.
DL News17 July 2026
Courts
Wontumi asks High Court to refer mining charges to Supreme Court
The request concerns legal provisions being relied on by the Attorney-General in the criminal case against Chairman Wontumi and his company.
DL News15 July 2026
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court not part of July 14 court excusal of lawyers- Judicial Secretary
In a circular dated July 12, the Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, said the Chief Justice had directed that the Supreme Court should be excluded from the court attendance excusal granted in connection with the 2026 Law Week Celebration.
DL News13 July 2026
Crime
Hanan Abdul-Wahab’s lawyers threaten contempt action over airport arrest
His lawyers say they will file contempt proceedings against the Attorney-General, the Deputy Attorney-General and the Director of the Bureau of National Investigations over the arrest.
DL News6 July 2026
Courts
Adwoa Safo petitions AG to move shooting case to High Court
In a petition dated June 25, 2026, the legal team argued that the Circuit Court does not have jurisdiction to hear the matter because the principal offence is a first-degree felony.
DL News29 June 2026
Courts
ECOWAS Court dismisses Torkornoo’s claims against Ghana
The case was filed after Justice Torkornoo challenged processes connected to her suspension and removal from office.
DL News25 June 2026