Courts
Court adjourns Ofori-Atta, SML Revenue Assurance case
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) confirmed the adjournment in a brief update on Monday, 24 November 2025, noting that the court was unable to sit as earlier scheduled.
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Ofori-Atta, 7 others to be arraigned Nov. 24 over corruption charges
In a brief announcement shared on social media, the OSP indicated it will seek court approval to serve charge documents on “fugitives currently outside the jurisdiction."
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Frank Davies flags high evidentiary burden on OSP over Ofori-Atta's 78 corruption counts
In an interview with JoyNews on Top Story, Mr Davies reframed the development as procedurally expected rather than alarming:
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Ofori-Atta, others face 78 counts of corruption-related offences
The charge sheet captures what the OSP characterises as a multi-year, coordinated influence network that allegedly redirected state resources through irregular procurement pathways.
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Others
Defamation in the digital era: Social media and the emergence of cyber libel in Ghana
The paper assesses how Ghana’s traditional defamation law and constitutional free speech guarantees are being stress-tested by cyber-libel on social media platforms. It analyses recent high-profile cases to show how courts are operationalis...
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Supreme Court News
Citizen petitions Supreme Court to order refund of National Cathedral funds
Mr. Amable contends that the government’s use of state funds to support the Cathedral’s construction violated Article 179(11) of the 1992 Constitution
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Business
SEC's new bill to establish Investor Compensation Fund-Acting D-G
Acting Director-General of the SEC, James Kludze Avedzi, disclosed the initiative during a public engagement in Koforidua, part of the Commission’s nationwide investor education campaign
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Courts
SML sues OSP over raid, claims $28m in damages
The company is seeking $28.85 million in special damages and GH₵20 million in general damages, claiming that the seizure of its servers and other equipment led to the “immediate collapse” of a secure communication network
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General
Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament elected president of Africa’s Anti-Corruption Lawmakers’ Network
The election took place in Accra during APNAC’s 9th Biennial General Meeting, which brought together parliamentary leaders, governance experts, and anti-corruption advocates from across Africa.
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Crime
Why former GRA boss has been found liable for over GHC 9 million by CHRAJ
The findings are contained in a 157-page report signed by CHRAJ Commissioner Dr. Joseph Whittal on October 28, 2025, following a two-year probe into alleged procurement irregularities at the GRA.
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Wontumi’s galamsey trial takes new turn as state drops charges against Akonta Mining manager
This move, described by legal observers as a strategic recalibration, is aimed at strengthening the prosecution’s case against Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
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Crime
OSP arrests GRA’s acting Head of Legal over alleged corruption in SML Revenue Assurance deal
In a statement released on Monday, November 3, the OSP confirmed that Mr. Sarbah is being investigated for suspected corruption and corruption-related offences
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Ex–NSA boss pleads not guilty to GH¢1.5bn charges; gets GH¢800m bail
Justice Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie granted GH¢800 million bail with six sureties, each backed by landed property matching the bail value.
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US
Texas Attorney General sues Tylenol makers over alleged Autism link
The suit, lodged in a Texas state court, accuses the pharmaceutical giants of “betraying America by profiting off of pain and pushing pills regardless of the risks,” according to a statement from Paxton.
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General
Greater Accra Bar to hold Orientation, Fireside chat for newly enrolled lawyers Nov 4
This exclusive engagement forms part of the Bar’s continuing effort to nurture a new generation of ethical, purpose-driven, and business-ready lawyers.
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Courts
Paul Adom-Otchere drags Special Prosecutor to court over property declaration order
The veteran broadcaster and former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has filed an application seeking to quash a directive from the OSP that ordered him to declare his assets and income.
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Crime
Why assets of former Buffer Stock CEO and wife have been frozen
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, 22nd October, Dr. Ayine disclosed that investigators had frozen a fixed deposit account containing GHS10 million at the Republic Bank, Labone Branch, believed to be linked to Mr...
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Courts
Court to hear case against deporting foreign galamsey suspects without trial Oct 23
The interlocutory injunction application was filed by civil society group Democracy Hub. The suit lists the Minister for the Interior, the Ghana Immigration Service and the Attorney-General as respondents.
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General
GTEC warns public over 50 unaccredited tertiary institutions
In a statement signed by its Director-General, Prof Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, GTEC said the named institutions have failed to meet national accreditation and quality assurance standards.
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Courts
Madina court discharges key suspect in Ahmed Suale case
Ahmed Suale, a key investigator with Tiger Eye P.I., was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in January 2019 while driving through Madina.
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