
Ghana High Court Grants SkyTrain Accused More Time for Defense
A High Court in Ghana has granted the accused individuals in the SkyTrain case, Asamoah and Ameyaw-Akumfi, an extension until September 23 to file their defenses.
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A High Court in Ghana has granted the accused individuals in the SkyTrain case, Asamoah and Ameyaw-Akumfi, an extension until September 23 to file their defenses.

The High Court of Justice (Criminal Court 4) in Accra, Ghana, presided over by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, has delivered its judgment in the case of The Republic v. Bernard Antwi Boasiako @ Chairman Wontumi, Kwame Antwi, and Akonta Mining Company Limited.

The High Court in Accra has scheduled July 20 for judgment in the criminal trial of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, related to mining activities.

The Accra High Court has refused an application by Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for a stay of execution. The application sought to halt a recent ruling that had stopped the anti-corruption body's independent prosecution of criminal cases.

An Accra High Court has ruled that the Ghana Police Service unlawfully violated the fundamental human rights of three citizens, including two journalists, during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration in September 2023, ordering GHC150,000 in compensation.

The High Court in Accra has adjourned the hearing of an application filed by Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) seeking a stay of execution of an earlier ruling concerning its prosecutorial authority.

The High Court in Nalerigu, Ghana, has issued an interim injunction preventing the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from conducting scheduled polling station elections in the Bunkpurugu Constituency.

The Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra, Ghana, has dismissed two witness statements presented by the prosecution in the ongoing trial of the former CEO of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited and four co-accused.

Ghana's High Court has ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) cannot independently prosecute cases, asserting that prosecutorial power lies solely with the Attorney General. This decision has sparked debate and the OSP has announced plans to appeal the ruling.

An Accra High Court has denied Faiza Seidu Wuni, an accused person in an ongoing criminal trial, permission to travel internationally with her seven-year-old son for medical assessment and treatment.

An Accra High Court has dismissed an application by Ghana's Attorney-General's Department seeking to revoke permission for former National Buffer Stock Company CEO, Hanan Abdul-Wahab, to travel to London for medical treatment. The ruling allows Abdul-Wahab to proceed with his medical travel.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) has secured a legal victory as the High Court affirmed its exclusive statutory mandate to regulate, train, certify, and admit professionals into the accountancy profession in Ghana.

Ghana's High Court has issued an order for the Greater Accra Regional Minister to be served in connection with alleged contempt of court. This development follows legal proceedings related to the minister's actions.

The High Court in Ghana has scheduled July 3 to deliver its judgment in the high-profile illegal mining case involving Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, and two co-defendants.

A High Court in Ghana ruled that police violated the rights of journalists and activists during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest. This decision came after Bridget Otoo and others filed a case against alleged police brutality.

The High Court in Accra has granted permission to Col. (R.) Kwadwo Damoah, the sixth accused person in the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) case, to travel to London between May 11 and May 15, 2026.

A Ghana High Court ruling concerning the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has ignited legal controversy, with the Deputy Attorney-General defending the court's decision to proceed despite a pending Supreme Court case. The Attorney-General reportedly claimed unawareness of the case until the ruling, leading to discussions on procedural matters and legal uncertainty for OSP cases.

A High Court in Ghana has issued a ruling concerning the powers of the Special Prosecutor, sparking discussions and concerns about its implications for the nation's anti-corruption efforts.

A High Court in Dambai has adjourned a case challenging the outcome of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Krachi East Constituency Organiser election to October 9, 2026.

Ghana's High Court has dismissed a submission of no case by former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) CEO Solomon Asamoah and another defendant, ordering them to present their defence in the ongoing $2 million Sky Train case.

The High Court in Kumasi has issued an interim injunction, restraining the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its officials from proceeding with the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency Polling Station Executive Album.

The High Court in Adentan has overturned a controversial directive from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) that sought to derecognize qualifications awarded by the Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM), ruling against the regulator's action.

As proceedings continue before Ghana's Criminal Court 4 Division of the High Court, evidence emerging from the witness box is reportedly exposing weaknesses in the Republic's case against Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), Akonta Mining Limited, and others.

The High Court in Ghana rejected an oral application by lawyers for Gifty Oware Aboagye Mensah to stay proceedings in the ongoing National Service Scheme (NSS) scandal trial.

Ghana's High Court in Accra has delivered a major legal victory for Justmoh Construction Limited by setting aside a US$33.3 million arbitral award. The award had been obtained against the company in connection with the Boankra project.

A High Court in Accra has reaffirmed a legal position previously advanced by Haruna Iddrisu regarding the prosecutorial powers of Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor.