… Speaking in a yet-to-be-aired edition of PM Express, the Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP said a draft position paper has already been prepared following extensive consultations by the Attorney General and the President’s legal team. …
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- May 2026
… Speaking in a yet-to-be-aired edition of PM Express, the Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP said a draft position paper has already been prepared following extensive consultations by the Attorney General and the President’s legal team. …
Mahama convenes special Cabinet meeting on Constitutional Review proposals today… Indeed, posterity would be kind to the President and his cabinet, the Attorney General, Hon. …
Ghana’s Legal Education Reform: A breakthrough forged through sacrifice… The Association further called on Parliament to expedite the passage of the Comprehensive Spousal Property Legislation in fulfilment of Article 22 of the constitution while urging stakeholders including the Attorney General, the Judiciary, the Ghana Bar Association, civil society …
Women lawyers call for reforms in spousal property distributionImmediate past Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has defended his relationship with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), insisting he never interfered with the anti-corruption body’s work during his tenure. …
Never once did I interfere – Former AG Godfred Dame defends record with OSP… He further raised concerns about the OSP’s prosecutorial mandate, stressing that Article 88 of the Constitution vests such powers in the Attorney General, thereby affecting the independence of the OSP. …
Strengthen OSP To Fight Corruption – CDD-Ghana… Although he did not disclose the specific project involved, he stressed that the Ministry would not tolerate contractual breaches that undermine the delivery of critical infrastructure.He added that legal steps are being taken in collaboration with the Attorney General to retriev …
Roads Ministry to recover US$30 million from Indian contractor JMC over abandoned project… The Attorney General’s (AG) fiat belatedly granted to EOCO in 2021 was selective, few and far between, and has not had much impact on the prosecutorial autonomy of EOCO. …
Fate of OSP, future of anti-corruption mandate- April 2026
… Donkor, who was initially listed as an accused person but later withdrew by the Attorney General to testify for the state, told the court she was made a director of Advantage Solutions, a company linked to another entity, BNC Communications Limited. …
NSB Trial: I was given pre-signed cheques to move huge sums – Witness tells court… The participants also urged the Attorney General to include custodial sentences to public officials who embezzled state funds instead of the current plea bargain regime to serve as a deterrent. …
Extend activities of OSP to all 16 regions … Attorney General urged
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Mahama to hold Cabinet meeting on constitutional review
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President John Mahama will chair a special Cabinet meeting on Thursday, May 14, to decide the government's position on proposals from the constitutional review process. A draft position paper prepared by the Attorney General and the President's legal team following consultations will be considered, with the outcome to determine the government's official stance and later be made public.
Why it matters
Cabinet to decide government position on constitutional review proposals in high-stakes meeting Thursday, shaping Ghana's governance framework.
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Mahama to hold Cabinet meeting on constitutional review
President John Mahama will chair a special Cabinet meeting on Thursday, May 14, to decide the government's position on proposals from the constitutional review process. A draft position paper prepared by the Attorney General and the President's legal team following consultations will be considered, with the outcome to determine the government's official stance and later be made public.
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Mahama to hold cabinet meeting on constitutional review position
President John Mahama will chair a special Cabinet meeting on 14 May to decide government's position on proposals from the constitutional review process, following a draft position paper prepared by the Attorney General and the President's legal team.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
President Mahama assents to Legal Education Bill into law
Ghana's President has signed the Legal Education Bill into law, marking a significant reform to expand access to legal education. The new Act follows years of advocacy and a notable 2019 law student protest demanding fairness in legal education access.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Women lawyers seek spousal property distribution law reforms
The African Women Lawyers Association Ghana has called for urgent legislative reforms to regulate the distribution of property between spouses, citing concern that judicial reasoning in recent matrimonial cases has introduced irrelevant subjective considerations such as a spouse's appearance and financial independence. The association proposes that reforms should define marital property, establish equality as the presumptive basis for distribution, codify non-monetary contributions, and provide structured guidelines for judicial discretion.
13 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Thursday 7 May
Former AG Godfred Dame defends non-interference with OSP
Immediate past Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has defended his relationship with the Office of the Special Prosecutor, insisting he never interfered with the anti-corruption body's work during his tenure and expressing shock at the current legal battle between the AG's office and the OSP.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 6 May
Stakeholders urge constitutional entrenchment of Office of Special Prosecutor
CDD-Ghana and the Office of the Special Prosecutor held a regional dialogue in Kumasi where stakeholders called for strengthening the OSP to fight corruption more effectively. Participants, including civil society organisations and policymakers, reviewed an eight-year assessment report and identified concerns including the OSP's lack of constitutional entrenchment, funding constraints, and capacity gaps.
6 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Roads Ministry to recover US$30 million from JMC over abandoned project
Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister announced plans to recover approximately US$30 million in mobilisation payments from Indian contractor JMC, which allegedly received the funds but failed to commence work on an approved road project. The Ministry will pursue legal action in collaboration with the Attorney General.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 4 May
Decision looming on Office of Special Prosecutor future
An editorial reflects on the intense scrutiny facing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and warns that any decision about its fate must protect Ghana's overall anti-corruption mandate. The piece notes that the OSP's creation overshadowed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which had previously faced criticism despite lacking prosecutorial authority and adequate resources.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
NSB trial: witness moved funds via pre-signed cheques
A witness in the trial of former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene testified that she was made director of a company to facilitate large cash withdrawals and transfers at the accused's instructions, and operated the company despite having no knowledge of its operations or participation in board meetings.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Dialogue participants call for OSP regional expansion nationwide
Participants at a CDD-Ghana and Office of the Special Prosecutor dialogue in Sunyani have called on the government to extend OSP operations across the regions to address corruption at the local level, and urged the Attorney General to impose custodial sentences on public officials who embezzle state funds rather than relying on plea bargaining.
30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Monday 27 April
Minerals Commission defends revocation of Adamus mining lease
Ghana's Minerals Commission defended its decision to revoke the mining lease of Adamus Resources Limited, citing systemic violations of mining laws including unlawful mining activities and unauthorised assignment of concession parts. The Commission said the decision was lawful and evidence-based, and indicated the company could face prosecution with support from the Attorney General.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →