Courts
RNAQ’s ex-wife petitions CJ over judge's alleged misconduct in divorce case
Joana Quaye is asking for an inquiry into the conduct of Justice Justin Dorgu, who delivered final orders in the matter on January 20, 2026.
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Matthew Nyindam still Kpandai MP-Supreme Court quashes High Court order
The outcome reinstates Mr Nyindam as Member of Parliament for Kpandai, after the apex court upheld his request for the Supreme Court to intervene under its supervisory jurisdiction, arguing that the High Court acted without jurisdiction.
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2025 in focus: Top legal news items on DL news
In 2025, as in previous years, numerous legal stories dominated headlines across the country. However, based on editorial discretion, audience engagement metrics on our website, and sustained reader interest, we present the following storie...
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Crime
Activist petitions Interior Minister after detainee’s death, demands ring-fenced feeding budget for all
In a letter dated 12 December and addressed to Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Frank Quaye cites media reports that 28-year-old Mr Kweku died at the Techimantia Police Station in the Ahafo Region after allegedly being assaulted
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Kpandai election dispute heads to Supreme Court as Nyindam challenges High Court annulment
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) legislator is challenging a November 24, 2025 judgment from the Tamale High Court, Commercial Division, which declared the constituency’s parliamentary results invalid and ordered a fresh election within 30 day...
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Business
EOCO refutes claims of inaction in Springfield energy probe
In a statement issued on Sunday, November 2, EOCO described the publication by online portal Novareport as “false and misleading”, urging the public to disregard it.
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Courts
CHRAJ dismisses EC’s appeal, clears path for full probe into IMANI’s procurement allegations
The EC had argued that CHRAJ lacked constitutional authority to investigate matters relating to its procurement and asset management decisions
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Election Petition
Koforidua High Court sets timeline for Suhum election petition ruling
This assurance was given on Wednesday, September 25, during the cross-examination of the second principal witness for the petitioner. The trial judge urged full cooperation from both parties to ensure deadlines are met.
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Others
A-G challenges GBA over partisanship and uneven stance on constitutional debates
Addressing members at the GBA’s annual conference in Wa, Dr Ayine said he was disappointed by what he described as the association’s lack of consistency in its approach to constitutional matters.
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Courts
Court rejects oral attempt to withdraw former CJ's lawsuit, adjourns sine die
The development unfolded during a virtual hearing on September 9, where the Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, appeared before the High Court seeking to move a motion to dismiss the case.
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Business
Lab Workers Union petitions Chief of Staff over “Unjust” hiring discrimination
In a strongly worded petition signed by its General Secretary, Dr. Cephas Kofi Akortor, the union expressed frustration at the continued exclusion of over 3,000 qualified but unemployed laboratory professionals from formal recruitment—despi...
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Courts
We have not detained four officers over arrest of judge-Ghana Police Service
According to the statement, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) initiated a probe following a petition submitted by a Circuit Court judge on April 7, 2025.
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Courts
Court upholds Annoh-Dompreh’s 2024 election victory, dismisses NDC petition
The challenge, brought by National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate Amenorpe Philibert Fummey, sought to overturn the election results.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court to hear embattled Akwatia MP despite contempt conviction by High Court
The ruling came after a five-member panel, led by Justice Gabriel Pwamang, deliberated on whether a contemnor who has not purged themselves of contempt could be granted an audience in court.
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Africa
Nigerian Senator suspended over sexual harassment allegation against senate president
Akpoti-Uduaghan first made the accusations public in an interview last Friday. However, after rejecting her petition on procedural grounds, the Senate’s ethics committee recommended her suspension, arguing that she had brought the upper cha...
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Supreme Court halts sentencing of Akwatia MP by Koforidua High Court
This decision will remain in effect until a final determination is made on a motion challenging the High Court's ruling.
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Europe
British MP sentenced to jail for assaulting constituent
The 55-year-old politician, formerly affiliated with the Labour Party, pleaded guilty to striking 45-year-old Paul Fellows during an altercation in Frodsham in the early hours of October 26.
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NPP seeks Supreme Court intervention to stay Akwatia election dispute proceedings
The case, involving Hon. Henry Boakye-Yiadom vs. Ernest Kumi & 2 others and Rep vs. Ernest Kumi , is currently being heard by Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amedahe.
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Courts
Alleged forged Will case by lawyer; AG to take over prosecution
Principal State Attorney, Mr. Dominic Bakoma, stated that following a review of a petition related to the case, the Attorney General opted to proceed with the prosecution.
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US
US Court says Elephants are not people
An animal rights organization had sought to remove Missy, Kimba, Lucky, LouLou, and Jambo from their current home at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, arguing that their captivity was unjust.
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