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Attorney General

Attorney General — Ghana's chief legal officer who advises government on constitutional matters, pursues legal action on behalf of the state, and may prosecute public officials.

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  1. April 2026
Politics

Mahama to hold Cabinet meeting on constitutional review

The News

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.

12 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. 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.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. 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.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. 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

  4. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  1. 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

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