Courts
Akwerh family Welcomes New Court Ruling Over Hwakpo Land
George A. Akwerh said the journey from 2014 has not been easy and that he gives Glory to God and the entire family for standing behind him in the pursuit for justice.
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Crime
Businessman remanded over impersonation
Sowah Anang has denied the offences and he will make his next appearance on July 5, 2021.
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Courts
Land owners file for stay of deportation order against four Chinese Galamsey operators
The four had been involved in illegal mining operations on a 40-acre land of the Seidu Fanzia School, based in Obuasi, before their arrest
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Courts
A glimpse of 2024: Top news items on DL News
Our top picks for 2024 include the new requirement by the GBA for lawyers to show proof of CLE participation for licence renewal from 2025 onwards and the viral news of the marriage between the 80-year-old former Education Minister and his...
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Opinion
Revalidating Customary Law: The New Era of Good Title In Ghana’s Land Act
The article asserts that Ghana's Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) reinstates customary law acquisitions as valid sources of "good title" to land, correcting prior statutory exclusions. This shift legitimizes oral land grants and strengthens the le...
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
Revalidating Customary Law: The New Era of Good Title In Ghana’s Land Act
The article examines how Ghana’s Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) expressly recognizes acquisitions under customary law as a source of “good title,” restoring legal certainty to oral customary grants that had been treated inconsistently under earl...
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Courts
Judge warns against multiple land sales as farmer faces court
Justice Jephthah Appau said the courts would apply the full force of the law to offenders as a deterrent to others. He noted that such acts not only breached the Lands Act, 2020 (Act 1036) but also created unnecessary disputes and tarnished...
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Courts
Scottish Council pursues new court action against Ghana-linked ‘African tribe’ on disputed land
Earlier on Tuesday, sheriff officers accompanied by police enforced an eviction order granted the previous week by Sheriff Peter Paterson. The trio calling themselves King Atehehe, Queen Nandi and handmaiden Asnat had refused earlier direct...
BBC
Others
Trump–Nigeria military intervention: Is it lawful under international law?
This article assesses President Trump’s actions in light of the rules of international law. It examines whether his conduct amounts to a violation of established principles and norms governing the use of force and foreign intervention.
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Courts
Father, son sentenced for conspiracy, trespass and stealing teak trees
The convicts, who appeared before the court, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
GNA
Supreme Court News
Raised funds in its name, bought land for himself: Korean Missionary loses title to church
"Therefore, whatever has been acquired by any monies that are proven to be part of the funds from Korea is deemed to be for the benefit of the church" the court held
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General
Full Speech: Justice William Atuguba's lecture on the Judiciary's role in protecting Ghana's Democracy
"Sharing my lived experiences with the Justice delivery system vi-a-vis public confidence in the judiciary and how recent Judicial pronouncements and rulings portend for consideration of Ghana’s democracy."
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Courts
Wontumi denies allowing witness to mine on Akonta Mining concession
Testifying in his own defence at the High Court in Accra on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Chairman Wontumi said the arrangement with the witness, Henry Okum, was only for land reclamation and coconut planting.
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Courts
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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Courts
Court remands fake soldier over land security scam
The accused, Mahama Sani Razak, who also uses the name Major Zack Gariba Tanko, has denied defrauding the complainant, Lambon Justice Iddrisu.
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Courts
Farmer in court for allegedly defrauding doctor of GH¢7.4m
The accused, 44-year-old Dennis Mawuli Kwame Bedi, is alleged to have tricked Dr. Manye Mensah Awuku Dzifah into paying huge sums over a decade, promising to deliver 1,300 acres of land at Dabala in the Volta Region and to arrange U.S. visa...
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Courts
Fake military officer, wife in court for defrauding lawyer of GH¢192k
Mahama Saani Razak, who allegedly went by the alias Major Zack Gariba Tanko, is said to have falsely claimed he was part of the Ghana Armed Forces and offered to deploy junior military officers to protect the complainant’s land at Kwabenya...
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Crime
Four remanded for land guard activities in Millennium city
The suspects—Patrick Ndego, Hassan Hamidu, Ebenezer Ankomanyi, and Abass Chonchonko—are accused of participating in violent incidents that have repeatedly disturbed the peace in the area.
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Courts
Estate developer granted bail in alleged land fraud targeting retired judge
Amoateng, who operates in estate development, allegedly enticed the retired judge into investing in a plot of land.
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Crime
Farmer in court for alleged death threat over mining land dispute
The accused, Joseph Amissah, also known as ‘Alobo Ndaah,’ pleaded not guilty to two counts of making death threats.
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