Also known as: Criminal Division of the Accra High Court · Commercial Division 3 of the High Court in Accra
Ghanaian court that adjudicates criminal and civil cases, recently hearing high-profile trials during legal vacation including matters involving mining, fraud, and property disputes.
… Addressing a press conference following Chairman Wontumi’s conviction and sentencing by the Accra High Court on Monday, July 20, Mr Kodua argued that no government should use criminal prosecutions to create what he called “the appearance of success” while critical issues confront …
… The Criminal Division of the Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, convicted and sentenced Wontumi for illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. …
… His comments follow the Accra High Court’s conviction and sentencing of Chairman Wontumi to 20 years’ imprisonment over illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. …
… His comments follow the Accra High Court’s conviction and sentencing of NPP officer, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years’ imprisonment over illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. …
… His confirmation came hours after the Criminal Division of the Accra High Court sentenced Chairman Wontumi to 20 years’ imprisonment over illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. …
… His comments come after the Accra High Court sentenced the Ashanti Regional Chairman to 20 years’ imprisonment over illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. …
… His comments follow the Accra High Court’s conviction and sentencing of Chairman Wontumi to 20 years’ imprisonment over illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region
The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), together with the Party’s Flagbearer and Legal Team, is currently meeting to review the judgement delivered by the Accra High Court in the case involving the Ashanti Regional Chairman, Mr. …
… Her comments come after the Accra High Court sentenced Chairman Wontumi to 20 years’ imprisonment over illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region.
Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the NDC, Rashid Tanko Computer, has criticised the NPP's decision to allow Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for illegal mining offences, to pursue the NPP National Chairmanship position. Wontumi's campaign team has picked up nomination forms on his behalf, though the NPP's 2025 Constitution contains provisions addressing eligibility of convicted members.
Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the NDC, Rashid Tanko Computer, has criticised the NPP's decision to allow Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for illegal mining offences, to pursue the NPP National Chairmanship position. Wontumi's campaign team has picked up nomination forms on his behalf, though the NPP's 2025 Constitution contains provisions addressing eligibility of convicted members.
An Accra High Court has ruled that the July 23 takeover of No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel by Nii Amanor Dodoo and Cola Holdings Limited was unlawful and ordered the immediate restoration of the property to Keningston Residential Partners 1 Limited, with the respondents instructed to return all keys, access codes, and financial records under court supervision.
NPP National Chairman hopeful Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, has picked nomination forms to contest the party's National Chairman position despite currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for offences linked to illegal mining activities. His campaign team stated they are continuing his bid and believe the party should allow him to go through its established processes, though they acknowledge any legal or constitutional impediment would be determined by the appropriate authority.
Frank Davies, lawyer for MP Ofoase-Ayirebi's member, has questioned why Chairman Wontumi's bail-pending-appeal application was adjourned to October 15 rather than heard during the August or September legal vacation, arguing that vacation courts are meant to handle urgent bail matters.
Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi), a former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP serving a 20-year sentence for facilitating illegal mining activities, sought bail pending appeal. The High Court adjourned his application to October 15, 2026, due to the indisposition of the judge scheduled to hear it.
Joseph Kpemka, lawyer for former NPA chief executive Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, told JoyNews that the Constitution guarantees expeditious trials for all cases, not selected ones, and criticized Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem-Sai's comments on PM Express as an erroneous interpretation that reinforces concerns about selective justice.
The trial of former NPA Chief Executive Officer Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and seven others has been adjourned to August 27, 2026, pending a Supreme Court determination on August 20 of an injunction application challenging whether the case should proceed during the legal vacation or be deferred until October. The Office of the Special Prosecutor has accused them of unlawfully obtaining money from bulk oil transporters and oil marketing companies; the accused deny the allegations.
Former Attorney General Godfred Dame, representing NAFCO Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has criticised the court's decision to hear proceedings during the legal vacation, arguing there is no emergency or urgency to justify the action and that compelling parties to participate in a trial during vacation goes against judicial practice.
The Accra High Court has suspended the criminal trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, pending a Supreme Court decision on an injunction challenging trials during the judiciary's legal vacation. Defence lawyers have petitioned the Chief Justice, arguing that the directive allowing selected trials to proceed during vacation departs from established practice and is inconsistent with the Constitution.
The Accra High Court has adjourned the trial of former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife to August 25, pending the Supreme Court's determination of an injunction application that seeks to restrain the High Court from hearing the case during legal vacation.
The NPP in Ashanti Region is holding a vigil in Kumasi in solidarity with its Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), who was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment for involvement in illegal mining at Samreboi in the Western Region. His lawyers have begun the appeal process, and the party says it will support him through the legal proceedings.
Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre Chief Executive Officer, has been released from custody following the Court of Appeal's acquittal and discharge. The Attorney-General withdrew a stay application, allowing the appellate court's judgment to take effect, though the State has indicated its intention to challenge the decision at the Supreme Court.
Former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab told the Accra High Court on Wednesday that his lead counsel, former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, is unwell and receiving medical attention, explaining the lawyer's absence from proceedings. Dame had previously objected to the court's decision to hear the criminal case during the legal vacation period.
Former Attorney-General Joseph Kpemka has called the decision by specialised High Courts to continue substantive criminal trials during Ghana's legal vacation a "novel" departure from tradition, noting that vacation courts have traditionally focused on urgent applications and motions rather than full hearings.
The Attorney-General has filed processes opposing Bernard Antwi Boasiako's (Chairman Wontumi) bail application pending appeal, arguing his appeal has no reasonable chance of success and there are no special circumstances warranting release. Boasiako was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison with hard labour in July 2026 for illegal mining offences at Samreboi in the Western Region.
The Accra High Court has rejected a defence request to adjourn the trial of former NPA Chief Executive Officer Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and others until October, directing that proceedings continue during the legal vacation unless the Chief Justice withdraws the warrant for high-profile cases to proceed.
An Accra High Court has frozen five bank accounts and four properties belonging to former IMCCoD Executive Secretary Dennis Edward Aboagye following EOCO's application. The order is part of investigations into alleged misappropriation of about GH¢55 million and suspected fraud, theft, and procurement irregularities during his tenure.
JoyNews' The Law examined two recent high-profile court decisions: the Accra High Court's conviction of NPP's Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) and Akonta Mining to 20 years' imprisonment for unlawfully assigning mineral rights and facilitating illegal mining without approvals, and the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu after finding prosecutorial flaws and insufficient evidence in her original conviction.
The leadership of Kristo Asafo Mission has distanced itself from ongoing burial and funeral rites for its founder, Prof. Emeritus Apostle Kwadwo Safo, stating it does not support activities at the Apostle Safo Suaye Centre. The church alleges that security agencies have failed to enforce a court injunction obtained by the Aduana Kotoko Royal Family restraining the ceremonies.
The NPP has accused Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine of presenting a weak defence in the State's appeal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu's case, alleging the appeal process was deliberately handled to secure her acquittal and discharge by the Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal recently overturned a 10-year prison sentence imposed after ruling that the prosecution failed to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt.
The Court of Appeal has adjourned indefinitely without delivering a ruling on the State's application for a stay of execution in the appeal of former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, who was convicted of corruption-related charges and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment in April 2024.
IMANI Africa founder Franklin Cudjoe has expressed concern that the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre chief executive officer Sedina Tamakloe Attionu could send a wrong signal about accountability, suggesting that public officials accused of wrongdoing may escape consequences if their political party returns to power.
Reggae musician Ras Kuuku has appealed to the family of late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka to set aside their differences and allow peace to prevail during funeral arrangements, saying the spiritual leader deserves a dignified burial rather than one overshadowed by family disputes.
The Kristo Asafo Mission has distanced itself from alleged burial and funeral activities at the Apostle Safo Suaye Centre in Gomoa Mpota, reaffirming support for its leader and stating the church has no involvement. The Aduana Kotoko Royal Family has obtained a court injunction restraining all burial and funeral activities related to the matter and notified security agencies.
An Accra High Court has dismissed an application by Faiza Seidu Wuni, second accused in a criminal trial, seeking permission to travel abroad with her seven-year-old son for medical assessment and treatment. Her counsel argued the trip was in the child's best interest, while the Deputy Attorney-General opposed it, citing the State's duty to balance the child's welfare.
The New Patriotic Party says it will announce its official position and next steps following the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, which overturned her 2024 conviction and 10-year prison sentence. The party said it was surprised by the ruling and will issue a response after internal consultations.
Preparations for the funeral of Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka are ongoing at Gomoa Mpata in the Central Region despite a 10-day interim injunction issued by the Accra High Court on July 29, 2026, which temporarily restrains Sarah Adwoa Safo from proceeding with the funeral arrangements.
The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, overturning her High Court conviction and 10-year prison sentence. The appellate court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.