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Ghana’s Supreme Court has rejected a legal challenge seeking to halt the construction of the Accra-SkyTrain project. The ruling clears the way for the infrastructure development to proceed despite ongoing opposition from local communities.
Nominee Anthony Forson Jnr. cautioned that artificial intelligence should only supplement human judgment in law, emphasizing that technology cannot replace professional legal expertise.
The Supreme Court of Ghana has issued a ruling concerning the anti-delegate system, and its implications are being analyzed. This decision is expected to have significant consequences for political processes.
Ghana's Supreme Court has opened the door for Parliament to reform the country's political finance architecture. The court suggests that expanding party primaries, while not eliminating vote buying, could make it more difficult.
Ghana's Supreme Court has unanimously rejected an application by Ashanti Port Services Limited (APSL) seeking to overturn a High Court decision that nullified a US$33.3 million arbitral award against Justmoh Construct.
The Supreme Court of Ghana has issued an 84-page judgment affirming the constitutionality of the procedure used in the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, dismissing two consolidated suits.
A Ghanaian citizen has filed a suit with the Supreme Court to challenge the constitutionality of long-standing provisions in the Criminal Offences Act and sections of the Electronic Communications Act concerning criminal libel and false news.
Ghana's Supreme Court has awarded GH¢800,000 in compensation to Yaw Appiah, a bar owner who was wrongfully convicted and spent nearly two decades in prison for robbery.
Ghana's Supreme Court is currently hearing a review application related to an election petition, with live video coverage available.
Prominent legal figure Forson has publicly criticized legislative proposals to limit the number of Supreme Court judges in Ghana. He argues that capping judicial appointments could compromise case management efficiency and constitutional independence.
Supreme Court nominee Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah stated that Ghana's apex court retains the authority to depart from prior rulings when required to correct legal errors or prevent injustice.
Ghana's Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah seeking to halt criminal trials during the legal vacation. Nkrumah has indicated he will consider a review of the decision.
Ghana's Supreme Court has ruled to abolish the political party delegate system, reinforcing the Office of the Special Prosecutor and reflecting concerns about vote-buying. Experts and the CPP have welcomed the decision, with some calling for broader state support for party primaries.
Ghana's Supreme Court has ordered a stay of execution on a Court of Appeal decision that directed the Bank of Ghana to restore the operating licence of GN Savings and Loans Limited.
Ghana's Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed consolidated cases that challenged the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, bringing finality to the domestic legal battles over her dismissal.
The Supreme Court of Ghana has admitted 14 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to join the ongoing case challenging the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). This decision is expected to bring new dimensions to the legal proceedings.
Justice Richard Adjei-Frimpong clarified that while Ghana’s Constitution sets a minimum of 15 years of legal practice for Supreme Court appointments, candidates are typically expected to exceed this requirement.
The Supreme Court of Ghana has postponed its decision until August 31, 2026, regarding a legal application to pause proceedings in the high-profile Skytrain corruption trial involving former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah.
Ghana’s highest court affirmed the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s powers, resolving a major legal dispute over the agency’s authority to pursue corruption cases.
The Supreme Court of Ghana is set to rule on Friday regarding a challenge to the Chief Justice’s directives on legal vacation. Frank Davies has insisted that the Attorney General cannot represent the Chief Justice in this vacation trial case.
Legal practitioner George Anti has described the Supreme Court's ruling on the prosecutorial powers of Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as a 'very sound ruling'.
A Ghanaian judge has advocated for the Supreme Court to broadcast its proceedings live to enhance public confidence and address the increasing pressure on the court due to public reluctance to use Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Ghana's Supreme Court has dismissed a suit filed by IMANI Africa that challenged the President’s constitutional authority to appoint and remove heads of the country’s security agencies, finding no merit in the case.
Justice Atuguba has offered insights and allayed fears regarding a pending Supreme Court ruling on the powers of Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). He emphasized that while the Attorney General holds prosecutorial power, the OSP case is complex and could reshape the country's prosecution system.
The Supreme Court in Ghana is holding a hearing for a review application related to an election petition.