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General
The departure which must itself be departed from-Comment on the Supreme Court Decision of GHANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO. LTD & ANOR v ATTA VI.
Thaddeus Sory Esq.2 September 2023
Election Petition
Which Judge sits on the Election Petition?
DL News30 October 2021
Courts
Opuni case: Dr Opuni seeks recusal of Justice Dotse-Justice Dotse denies the allegation
DENNISLAW NEWS26 October 2021
Courts
The Supreme Court has, in a four to three majority decision of its review panel, overturned its earlier three to two majority decision of the ordinary bench in Ex parte Opuni.
DL News21 November 2021

General
Hybrid Parliamentary system not beneficial to our Democracy-Justice Dotse
He argues that this structure hampers democracy and good governance in the country.
DL News25 September 2024
General
He was a “judge’s judge, lawyer’s judge, litigant’s judge”- AG praises Dotse JSC
In 2002, he was appointed to the Bench as a High Court Judge where he served for seven years. And in June 2008, he was elevated to the Supreme Court of Ghana
DL News7 June 2023
Courts
Chief Justice $5 million bribery allegation: meritorious or counterintuitive?
In the face of these, is the $5 million allegation levelled against the Chief Justice of Ghana plausible?
DL News27 July 2021
Opinion
The departure which must itself be departed from-Comment on the Supreme Court Decision of GHANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO. LTD & ANOR v ATTA VI.
This writer submits that the Ogyeadom case could never, as perceived by the Court, have settled the question whether or not the Court is jurisdictionally competent to entertain and grant an application for stay of execution pending the dete...
Thaddeus Sory2 September 2023
General
AT WHAT STAGE CAN THE CHIEF JUSTICE HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONTENT OF THE PETITION FOR HIS/HER REMOVAL?
On 27th March 2025, the Law Platform reported that the Learned Chief Justice had written to the President of the Republic, H.E John Dramani Mahama, the Chairman of the Council of State, Hon. Doe Adjaho and the Former Chief Justice, who is a...
Mark Addey2 April 2025
Supreme Court News
President Akufo-Addo’s next Supreme Court appointment(s): Who will be elevated to become a “Lord”?
On the portal of the Judicial Service, the composition of the Supreme Court is now made up of 13 justices and the Chief Justice. They are Justice Jones Dotse, Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie, Justice Gabriel Pwamang, Justice Agnes M.A. Dordzie,...
DL News29 October 2021
Supreme Court News
In Justice Jones Dotse’s Valedictory Judgment
According to the fact of the case, a dispute arose following the death of one Rev Emmanuel Dorgbadzi relative to the rightful person to administer his estate
DL News9 June 2023
Courts
Opuni Case: AGs motion for review upheld, Honyenuga JSC reinstated
In a ruling by Dotse JSC, the Supreme Court review panel by a 4-3 majority indicated that claims of bias against Justice Clemence Honyenuga made by Dr.Stephen Opuni, former CEO of COCOBOD were unfounded thereby overturned the court’s earlie...
DENNISLAW NEWS26 October 2021
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses Assin North MP review application
The Supreme Court panel presided over by Justice Jones Dotse noted that the MP’s application lacked merit and accordingly dismissed the same.
DL News5 April 2022
General
GBA must re-live era of numerous constitutional actions today – Justice Jones Dotse
“In times of challenges and difficulty, the GBA has made its voice heard. Offering clarity and direction, shaping the national conversation and getting the right things done”
DL News13 September 2022
Supreme Court News
Dotse (JSC) retires on June 8
Per the constitution, in article Article 145(4) the Chief Justice has the power to give retiring Justices six months extension which is dependent on the individual judge to accept or otherwise.
DL News5 April 2023
Opinion
The doctrine of stare decisis parades in a fanciful new robe in the Supreme Court: Ex Parte Opuni (No. 2)
The author asks, among other things, if a High Court must follow a decision of a higher court at all costs under the doctrine of stare decisis. See more in this article.
Francisca Serwaa Boateng27 January 2022
Election Petition
2020 Election Petition not novel
Lest we forget, the 2020 Election Petition is not novel. It appears to be a rehashed of the 2012 Election Petition. Aside the swapping of roles, the key issue and actors remain the same: Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Electoral Commission and...
DL News18 January 2021
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses Abdulai’s review application on Voting Rights of Deputy Speakers
Supreme Court dismisses Abdulai’s review application on voting rights of Deputy Speakers
DL News26 April 2022
General
Pass Consumer Protection Bill to safeguard Ghanaians-Retired Justice urges
He made these statements at the World Consumer Rights Day event and the launch of the State of the Ghanaian Consumer Report 2025 in Accra on Wednesday, March 19,
DL News20 March 2025
Supreme Court News
Assin North injunction case: Lawyer laments being unaware of panel composition
Speaking at the Supreme Court on February 15, the lawyer, owing to the retirement of a member of the original panel, Justice Agnes Dordzie from the bench, asked their lordships for directives
DL News16 February 2023