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Ken Ofori-Atta kept in ICE as US judge demands extradition proof
The hearing was held in private at the request of his legal team, with the court instructing non-parties observing via Webex to leave before proceedings continued.
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Former CJ Torkornoo contests AG's defence at ECOWAS court
In her latest filing, Justice Torkornoo says key steps required under Article 146 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution were not complied with when three petitions against her were handled in 2025.
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Supreme Court News
Merely supervising husband’s building doesn’t guarantee wife 50% ownership-Supreme Court
The undisputed evidence established that the Husband purchased the land and commenced construction of the house at Tetegu near Kasoa before the parties married in 2002. By the time of the marriage, the structure had already reached the “win...
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General
Chief Justice pushes closer Judiciary–Education partnership
He led a delegation to the Ministry in Accra as part of what the Judiciary describes as a drive to link justice delivery more closely with civic education and national development.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court to rule on Kpandai election Certiorari application January 28
A five-member panel – Justices Gabriel Pwamang, Omoro Tanko, Yonny Kulendi, Samuel Asiedu and Henry Anthony Kwofie – has reserved its ruling after hearing legal arguments on an application asking the apex court to supervise and set aside th...
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Courts
Court demands AG's explanation for prolonged detention of disputed Bawku chief
The court has given the Attorney-General until 21 January 2026 to file a written justification for the continued detention.
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US
Minnesota sues Trump over ‘federal invasion’ by immigration agents
In a lawsuit filed in federal court, Attorney General Keith Ellison says the sustained presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel has destabilised communities, fuelled fear and triggered what he describes as “chaos and...
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US
Ken Ofori-Atta held by US immigration as lawyers move to regularise stay
In a statement, his team said Mr Ofori-Atta is “fully cooperating” with US authorities while discussions continue with ICE to resolve the matter.
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Courts
Lawyer drags Goldbod to court over ‘refusal’ to release gold purchase records
Private legal practitioner Eric Dawda filed an application for an order of mandamus on Monday 5 January, accusing the institution of failing to comply with a Right to Information (RTI) request.
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Courts
Sunyani MCE sues assembly member for GH¢900,000 over Facebook posts
In a writ filed at the Sunyani High Court on 16 December 2025, Mr Antwi-Agyei is seeking GH¢900,000 in damages, a retraction, an apology and an order restraining further publications.
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The Trump–Maduro Capture: Why the U.S. May Assert Jurisdiction Under the Territorial Principle
The writer examines the territorial jurisdiction principle under international law in the context of the United States’ invasion of Venezuela and the resulting capture of President Nicolás Maduro for criminal prosecution abroad. He does not...
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Business
Mahama assents to VASP Bill, formally legalising and regulating crypto and virtual assets in Ghana
The assent, confirmed in a statement by Mensah Thompson, Deputy Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), follows Parliament’s approval of the Bill
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General
Ex-AG Ayikoi Otoo calls for curbs on Attorney-General’s power over corruption cases
Speaking on Asaase Radio’s current affairs programme The Forum, he argued that the dual role of the Attorney-General as both government legal adviser and cabinet minister creates inherent conflicts, particularly where cases involve serving...
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US
Tyler Perry hit with new sex assault lawsuit as lawyers dismiss “money grab” claim
Mario Rodriguez, a model who secured a minor part as “Frat Guy #10” in Perry’s 2016 film Boo! A Madea Halloween, has filed a civil suit seeking roughly $77m (£60m) in damages.
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Europe
Freshfields rolls out ‘resilience boot camp’ for Gen Z aspiring lawyers
The workshops cover techniques for staying calm under pressure, such as “centring” methods to deploy when an urgent request lands late in the day, and practical strategies for handling robust feedback from senior lawyers.
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Courts
EOCO apologises to court over delay in Buffer Stock case
At a sitting on Thursday, 18 December 2025, counsel for EOCO, led by Brew-Sam Esq., told the court that “administrative bottlenecks” within the office had delayed the filing of their response.
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Crime
Ofori-Atta has hired ‘top US lawyers’ to fight extradition – Attorney-General
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Thursday, 18 December, Dr Ayine said he had been informed only recently that Mr Ofori-Atta had retained “some of the top, very experienced lawyers” in the US to challenge the extradition r...
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Crime
AG to brief nation on Ken Ofori-Atta case and “major” cybercrime recoveries
The briefing is anticipated to shed light on the current status of proceedings involving Mr Ofori-Atta and outline what steps the state has taken to protect public funds and enforce accountability.
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Europe
Starmer gives Abramovich ultimatum over £2.5bn Ukraine fund
Speaking in the Commons, Sir Keir said the government had now issued a licence allowing the frozen proceeds of the 2022 sale to be transferred, and urged the sanctioned oligarch to honour the pledge
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AB & David Africa named Law Firm of the Year for championing women in law
The pan-African business law firm received the accolade for what IAWL described as a consistent, intentional commitment to gender equality across its operations.
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