General
We Demand Justice For Lilian Dedjoe – FIDA Cries
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) is demanding justice for the late Lilian Dedjoe, who was allegedly battered to death by her husband Charles Dedjoe.
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General
‘Now thank we all our God’ – Domelevo sings after Akufo-Addo’s directive to retire
The former Auditor-General, Daniel Domelevo’s first public reaction since the directive from the Presidency to retire is an interesting one.
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General
Amended Broadcasting Bill will address Social Media regulation concerns – Oppong Nkrumah
The Information Minister-nominee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, says plans are in place to ensure the lawful regulation of social media and other digital space.
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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.
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Election Petition
It will be an affront to justice if Jean Mensa isn’t cross-examined – Tsatsu Tsikata
Tsatsu Tsikata, John Mahama’s lawyer in the election petition, is livid over the refusal by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, to testify in the election petition hearing.
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Election Petition
Election Petition: Jean Mensa may not be cross-examined
The Electoral Commission has indicated its disinterest to allow its chairperson to mount the witness box to testify in the ongoing 2020 Presidential Election Petition.
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Election Petition
Mahama’s request to inspect EC’s document turned down
The Supreme Court has ruled against a request by the 2020 Presidential Election Petitioner to inspect some documents of the Electoral Commissioner relied upon to declare the 7th December Presidential Elections.
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Election Petition
We’re not in court to try to declare another presidential result – Asiedu Nketia
The NDC General-Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has set a new course for the election petition that has been filed by his party’s 2020 flagbearer, John Mahama.
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Election Petition
What Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the Witness of the Petitioner, will be saying in court
The Petitioner has caused to be filed on his behalf two witness statements. The Witness Statement is basically the evidence in chief of a party once same is presented to on oath and admitted in evidence by the court.
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Election Petition
Mahama wants election petition proceedings stayed
John Dramani Mahama has filed an application for stay of proceedings at the Supreme Court about the ongoing Election Petition Hearing.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court to rule on GIBA vs. NCA DTT access control case on June 23
The Supreme Court will on June 23, 2020, deliver its judgement in the case in which the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) has sued the National Communications Authority (NCA) over the decision to introduce Conditional Access...
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Courts
Kenyan High Court rules that lawyers are essential workers during COVID-19 lockdown
A Kenyan High Court in Nairobi, the country’s capital, has ruled that lawyers in the country be exempted from the curfew order imposed by the government to curtail the spread of COVID-19.
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Courts
Raymond Atuguba sues MTN
The Executive Secretary of the Constitutional Review Commission, which just rounded up its operations, Dr. Raymond Akongburo Atuguba, is suing SCANCOM Gh. Ltd. operators of MTN and the Attorney General for the alleged truncation of service...
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Opinion
Deep Cracks in the Patent System as Revealed by Covid-19 Vaccine Manufacture
The article explores flaws in the patent system exposed by COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing, particularly the insufficiency of disclosure requirements. It argues that despite the legal obligation for patentees to disclose inventions, third-pa...
Prince Nketia
Opinion
The Cannabis Case: An Unnecessary Intrusion into Parliament’s Legislative Powers?
The Supreme Court has had the occasion to review the law-making powers of Parliament in both substantive and procedural respects relating to the use of cannabis. The writers seek, in this article, to share their views on the Cannabis Case a...
Benjamin Tachie Antiedu and Goodnuff Appiah Larbi
Opinion
Justice Beyond The Courtroom: Law, Dialogue, and Values in Building A Peaceful and Stable Democratic Society in Ghana
This lecture argues that justice in Ghana must extend beyond courts into homes, schools, communities, and public institutions, where dialogue, fairness, and accountability are first learned and practised. It contends that a peaceful and sta...
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
Opinion
When the Machine Knows the Law: Artificial Intelligence, Superintelligence and the Future of Lawyers and Judges in Ghana
This article examines how artificial intelligence could transform Ghana’s legal profession and judiciary, particularly legal practice, employment, judicial decision-making and access to justice. It advocates responsible AI integration while...
HH Malcolm Bedzrah
Opinion
From Aspiration to Action: The Urgent Call to Enforce Ghana’s Socio-Economic Rights Historical context and international backgrounds
This article examines the legal and constitutional debate in Ghana over the justiciability of economic, social, and cultural rights under Chapter 6 of the 1992 Constitution. It argues that making these rights enforceable is essential to ful...
Asaanah Ronald Akunai
Opinion
The appointment of Directors – The critical step towards the survival and growth of companies
The author evaluates the general legal qualification requirements for the appointment of directors and makes a case for the institutionalisation of a robust leadership and professional checklist as a necessary and complementary requirement...
Richard Nunekpeku
General
Ghana, Gambia deepen judicial ties as Chief Justice Faal pays study visit
During the visit, Chief Justice Faal met with the Chief Justice of Ghana, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judicial Secretary, Mr. Musah Ahmed. He also held discussions with the Director and Man...
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