5 h. ago Citizen drags AG to Supreme Court over legality of OSP – Deputy AG confirms

A private citizen has filed a suit at the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of Parliament’s decision to establish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem-Sai has confirmed.

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7 h. ago NDC Kpandai PC files application for EC to be cited for contempt for failing to organise rerun

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Kpandai Constituency, Daniel Nsals Wakpal, has filed an application at the Tamale High Court seeking to have the Electoral Commission (EC) chair, Jean Mensa, cited for contempt for failing to organise a rerun of the parliamentary election in the constituency.

Politics

7 h. ago EC Confirms Vacant Kpandai Seat, Sets Fresh Parliamentary Poll for December 30

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ec-confirms-vacant-kpandai-seat-sets-fresh-parliamentary-poll-for-december-30/The Electoral Commission has officially declared Tuesday, 30th December 2025, as the date for a rerun of the Kpandai Constituency parliamentary election, following a series of legal and administrative confirmations. The decision was triggered by a Tamale High Court ruling on 24th November 2025 that nullified the previous election results and instructed the EC to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ec-confirms-vacant-kpandai-seat-sets-fresh-parliamentary-poll-for-december-30/

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12 h. ago Pastors must study the constitution to avoid legal conflicts – Supreme Court Justice Akaa Boafo

A Supreme Court Judge, Justice H.L. Akaa Boafo, has stressed the importance of pastors studying the 1992 Constitution and applying its provisions in their ministry to prevent clashes with the nation’s fundamental laws. Justice Akaa Boafo, who also serves as a Deacon of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, made the call at the maiden edition […]

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12 h. ago Supreme Court Calls NAM1’s Bluff, Clears Way for Fraud Trial to Continue

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/supreme-court-calls-nam1s-bluff-clears-way-for-fraud-trial-to-continue/Nana Appiah Mensah, the man at the center of the collapsed Menzgold scheme, has suffered another major courtroom defeat after the Supreme Court dismissed his attempt to block the continuation of his criminal trial. The ruling marks the third time in recent months that a superior court has rejected NAM1’s efforts to avoid opening his […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/supreme-court-calls-nam1s-bluff-clears-way-for-fraud-trial-to-continue/

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13 h. ago Court sets January 4 to rule on Adu Boahen disclosure review

The Supreme Court has set January 14, 2026, to take a decision on a request by the Deputy Attorney-General for the Court to review portions of its previous ruling in the case involving former National Signals Bureau boss, Kwabena Adu Boahen and his wife.

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13 h. ago Supreme Court upholds High Court order for NAM 1 to open defence

The Supreme Court has rejected an application by Nana Appiah Mensah, popularly known as NAM 1, seeking to overturn previous rulings of the High Court and Court of Appeal in his ongoing criminal proceedings.

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16 h. ago RE: Comet Estates Landguards Kingpin Wanted As Court Orders Arrest After Attack On Police Officer

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/re-comet-estates-landguards-kingpin-wanted-as-court-orders-arrest-after-attack-on-police-officer/I am the Security Supervisor of Comet Security Company (CSC) and Acting Director of Operations for Woodfields Development Company. However my attention has been drawn to a publication dated Wednesday October 29, 2025 in newsghana.com and captioned under the above headline. I respond to set the records straight and demand retraction and apology for defaming […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/re-comet-estates-landguards-kingpin-wanted-as-court-orders-arrest-after-attack-on-police-officer/

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17 h. ago Ayariga defends clerk’s action in Kpandai saga, says Minority’s tactics ‘backfired’

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has defended the Clerk to Parliament over the controversial letter declaring the Kpandai seat vacant, insisting the Clerk acted strictly within the law. Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show on Tuesday, Mahama Ayariga said the Minority’s attempt to block debate in the chamber ultimately worked against their own interests. According to him, the law is clear that once a court orders a rerun of an election, the Clerk is mandated to notify the Electoral Commission (EC), unless a court order is in place to stay the judgment.

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33 h. ago Parliament not clothed to declare Kpandai seat vacant – Kyei

Former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has criticised Parliament’s decision to notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency, insisting that only a court has the constitutional mandate to declare a parliamentary seat vacant.

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34 h. ago High Court grants OSP anonymity for key witness in Charles Bissue corruption trial

The Criminal Division of the High Court today granted a crucial application by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to protect its first prosecution witness in the high-profile corruption trial of former Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM) Secretary, Charles Bissue, and two others.

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36 h. ago Minority demands immediate withdrawal of letter declaring Kpandai seat vacant

Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has called on Parliament to immediately withdraw the official letter notifying the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency, describing the action as unlawful and procedurally flawed. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Annoh-Dompreh insisted the letter—signed by the Clerk to Parliament on December 4, 2025—was issued in disregard of due process, especially since a motion for stay of execution is still pending in court.

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36 h. ago Manhyia South MP accuses speaker of partisanship over Kpandai re

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has criticised Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin for what he describes as inconsistent and partisan handling of the Kpandai parliamentary re-run issue. Speaking on Joy Midday News, the MP questioned why the Speaker allowed the Clerk to notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy despite a pending motion for stay of execution filed at the court. According to him, the Speaker’s position contradicts previous practice where legal processes were allowed to conclude before a vacancy was declared in similar cases.

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38 h. ago Ghana Water takes defaulters in Eastern region to court over GHC32 million debt

The Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL) in the Eastern Region has launched an extensive legal drive to recover over GHC32 million owed by long-term defaulters, a debt the company says is affecting its ability to operate efficiently and improve water services.

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41 h. ago Nyindam says he will consult party, constituents before deciding on Kpandai re

Matthew Nyindam, the candidate at the centre of the Kpandai election challenge, says he will consult his party leadership and constituents before deciding whether to contest the court-ordered parliamentary re-run in the constituency. Speaking on the AM Show, Nyindam stressed that the final decision will reflect the wishes of the people and the party.

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41 h. ago Kpandai chiefs urge President Mahama to intervene in election rerun dispute  

The chiefs of the Kpandai district have rejected the Tamale High Court order for a rerun of the parliamentary election, citing concerns over the court's decision and its potential impact on community peace. 

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41 h. ago I am not troubled; we didn’t cheat – Nyindam responds as Kpandai poll heads for re

The candidate at the centre of the Kpandai election challenge, Matthew Nyindam, says he remains unfazed by the latest developments surrounding the Kpandai Parliamentary Elections, insisting that he has nothing to hide as the Electoral Commission (EC) prepares for a court-ordered re-run. Speaking on the AM Show, Mr Nyindam maintained that he is calm because his side did not engage in any wrongdoing in the disputed 2024 race.

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42 h. ago High Court ruling on Kpandai will stand unless overturned by Supreme Court

The Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, says the decision by Parliament to notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency is simply a constitutional requirement and will remain in force unless a higher court reverses the ruling. Speaking on the AM Show, he explained that the High Court’s decision ordering a re-run of the 2024 parliamentary election in Kpandai must be respected by all parties, including Parliament and the EC.

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43 h. ago Legal challenge against Wesley Girls High School forces Ghana Supreme Court to define boundaries of religious liberty

The lawsuit against Wesley Girls Senior High School (SHS) in Ghana is a pivotal Supreme Court case. It challenges the boundaries of religious freedom and institutional rights under Ghana's 1992 Constitution. The central legal question is whether a school, founded on Christian principles by the Methodist Church and substantially state-funded, can restrict the religious practices of its minority Muslim students. This conflict occurs in a national context where 71.3% of the population is Christian and 19.9% is Muslim, highlighting the significance of minority accommodation.

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46 h. ago Scrap it – Sam Okudzeto says Special Prosecutor’s office has achieved nothing

Former President of the Ghana Bar Association, Sam Okudzeto, has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), insisting that the institution has failed to justify its existence and must be scrapped.

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