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Bring your lawyers to court, or cross-examine the witness yourselves – Judge tells Adu-Boahene, wife
An Accra High Court judge has given former National Signals Bureau boss, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, an ultimatum to either bring their lawyers to the next court sitting, or cross-examine the last prosecution witness themselves. Justice Francis Apangabuno Achibonga gave the order on Tuesday...
Adu-Boahene trial: Deputy AG must stop his misinformation and disinformation campaign against accused persons — Lawyer Kwesi Botchway Jnr
Lawyer Kwesi Botchway Jnr has accused Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Dr Justice Srem-Sai of engaging in a misinformation and disinformation campaign against the accused persons in the ongoing trial of former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene and wife, Angela Ad...
Police seize illegal sirens, strobe lights from 11,292 vehicles nationwide
The Ghana Police Service has intercepted more than 11,000 vehicles nationwide as part of a crackdown on the unauthorised use of sirens and strobe lights, a senior police officer said Monday. Assistant Commissioner of Police Alexander Kwaku Obeng, Director in Charge of Education, Research and Training at the Motor Traff...
RTI Commission fines finance ministry GHc100,000.00
The Right to Information Commission (RTIC) has imposed a fine of one hundred thousand Ghana cedis (GHc 100,000.00) against the Ministry of Finance for failing to respond to an RTI request submitted to it by a broadcast journalist seeking details of payment of emoluments to former Appointees who served in government fro...
Judge Sparks Outrage by Quoting Idi Amin and ‘Animal Farm’ to Deny Abronye Bail
A circuit court judge has ignited a firestorm of criticism after denying bail to prominent NPP figure Kwame Baffoe, known as Abronye DC, by invoking a misattributed quote from Ugandan dictator Idi Amin—falsely credited to Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe—and a satirical line from George Orwell’s Animal Farm, while notably sidestepping direct references to Ghanaian law. Abronye, […]
President Mahama Removes Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from Office
In a historic and highly consequential move, President John Dramani Mahama has formally removed Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from her position as Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana and as a Justice of the Supreme Court. The decision, which took effect on Monday, September 1, 2025, follows the recommendation of a constitutional […]
Adom-Otchere, Two Others Detained in GACL Contract Probe
Paul Adom-Otchere, former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited, has been detained along with two others after failing to meet bail conditions imposed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor. The detention follows formal charges in relation to a corruption investigation into a revenue assurance contract awarded during his tenure. According to a […]
Former Capital Bank CEO Ato Essien Granted GHC10 Million Bail Pending Appeal
William Ato Essien, the former Chief Executive Officer of the defunct Capital Bank, has been granted GHC10 million bail by the Appeals Court pending the appeal of his sentence. The court’s decision comes after reports earlier this week indicated that Essien had been hospitalized due to ill health, raising concerns about his ability to meet […]
Supreme Court Quashes Arrest Warrant for Kevin Taylor
The Supreme Court of Ghana has, by a 4-1 majority decision, quashed a bench warrant issued in January 2020 for the arrest of outspoken US-based journalist Kevin Ekow Baidoo Taylor. The warrant had been issued by Justice Eric Kyei Baffour in the midst of criminal proceedings involving others in the alleged National Communications Authority (NCA) […]
Justice Mariama Owusu Bids Farewell to the Supreme Court
A valedictory judgment ceremony was held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Supreme Court in Accra to honor Her Ladyship Justice Mariama Owusu, a respected Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana, as she retires from the bench. Justice Owusu, known for her integrity, respect for lawyers, and accommodating demeanor, leaves behind a legacy […]
Supreme Court Rules Bagbin’s Verdict Unconstitutional
In a landmark decision announced today, the Supreme Court of Ghana ruled that Speaker Alban Bagbin’s attempt to remove four Members of Parliament (MPs) from their seats was unconstitutional. The Court’s 5-2 ruling in favor of Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s challenge marks a significant shift in the balance of power within Parliament. The ruling limits […]
Ken Kuranchie Petitions President Akufo-Addo Over Special Prosecutor
Kenneth Kwabena Agyei Kuranchie, the Editor-in-Chief of Daily Searchlight newspaper, has formally petitioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to remove Kissi Agyebeng from his position as Ghana’s Special Prosecutor. In the petition, dated October 18, 2024, Kuranchie accuses Agyebeng of “stated misbehaviour” under Section 15.(1) of the Special Prosecutor Act, Act 959, which specifies the […]