Results for "election petition in Ghana"

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  • Opinion

    Intestate Succession in Ghana: How PNDCL 111 Shapes Families After Death

    The article examines how Ghana’s Intestate Succession Law, 1985 (PNDCL 111) protects spouses and children while exposing ongoing challenges in modern family structures, estate administration, and succession disputes. It ultimately argues th...

    Naa Awura Dede Osabutey

  • Opinion

    The Legal Education Act, 2026 Does Not Abolish Entrance Examinations

    The article argues that Ghana’s Legal Education Act, 2026 (Act 1170) does not abolish entrance examinations for professional legal training. Instead, it preserves entrance examinations while shifting legal education from a monopoly model to...

    Dennis Adjei Dwomoh

  • Opinion

    Employee Outsourcing and Its Legal Implications

    This article examines the growing trend of employee outsourcing in Ghana, comparing it with permanent employment and highlighting the legal, ethical, and operational implications. It calls for clearer legislation to address the vulnerabilit...

    Naa Awura Dede Osabutey

  • Opinion

    Of language and Copyright: Defe Defe, Pasaa, Pasaa, Doso, Doso

    This article critically examines the copyright dispute between Team Eternity and Kwame Mickey over a song’s chorus. It explores whether the phrase “Manhyia Nyame anka .. yay3/abonsam /ay3 defe defe” is copyrightable and if the similarities...

    Samuel Appiah Darko

  • Opinion

    The Role of a Criminal Case Complainant in Ghana

    From the genesis of the modern state, the prosecution of an accused person has been the preserve of the State and not the victim or complainant. This is because crime is considered a wrong or injury against the State as a whole.Thus, compla...

    Selasi Kuwornu

  • Opinion

    Constitution Day: Why 7th January Must Always Matter

    Constitution Day is not just a holiday—it symbolizes Ghana’s commitment to democratic governance, rule of law, and constitutional continuity. The article urges citizens and institutions to defend the Constitution through everyday accountabi...

    Kow Abaka Essuman

  • Opinion

    Wombs for Rent: The Ethics of Commercial Surrogacy

    This article explores the ethical, legal, and cultural tensions surrounding commercial surrogacy in Ghana, emphasizing the need for comprehensive legislation. It compares international regulatory models and debates the merits and risks of c...

    Joyann Obeng and Lais Pinheiro

  • Opinion

    The Moral Nuances of Adverse Possession in Ghana

    This article explores the complex moral, legal, religious, and philosophical debates surrounding adverse possession, emphasizing its declining social approval and relevance in Ghana’s modern property system. It calls for reform or abolition...

    Justice Alexander Osei Tutu

  • Opinion

    Medical Victims Compensation ‘Wahala’: The Role of the Law

    This article highlights the lack of statutory frameworks for compensating victims of medical negligence in Ghana, emphasizing the reliance on the outdated Bolam rule. The author proposes a no-fault compensation model, similar to Ghana's Mot...

    Isaac Ofori Gyeabour, Esq.

  • Opinion

    Therapeutic Exception: The Doctor’s Veto in a Legal Dilemma

    This article explores the concept of therapeutic exception, examining whether a surgeon is liable for not disclosing a 1% risk of partial paralysis to a patient who later experienced this outcome post-surgery. It contrasts the legal perspec...

    Isaac Ofori Gyeabour, Esq

  • Opinion

    Who Owns Copyright Over ‘Defe Defe’?

    The article discusses the complexities of copyright protection in Ghana, focusing on originality and infringement in musical works. It emphasizes the importance of balancing copyright protection with the need to promote creativity and publi...

    Dr Doreen Adoma Agyei (IP Lecturer, Faculty of Law KNUST) & Joseph Kelvin Edem Boso (Legal Researcher, Academic Writer, Music Producer and Freelance Writer)

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