… 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. …
… 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 …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… Mr Tandoh disclosed that the Commission would collaborate with the Attorney General to pursue legal action where necessary, adding, “The Commission will work with the Attorney General to prosecute these perpetrators.” According to the Commission, investigations uncovered multiple …
The Legal Education Act, 2026 (Act 1170) and interim policy directives represent Ghana's most significant legal education reform since 1960, addressing a longstanding debate among legal educators, practitioners, and judges about the boundary between substantive legal education and professional legal training and who should deliver each.
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New Legal Education Act 2026 marks Ghana's most significant legal reform since 1960, reshaping how lawyers are trained.
The Legal Education Act, 2026 (Act 1170) and interim policy directives represent Ghana's most significant legal education reform since 1960, addressing a longstanding debate among legal educators, practitioners, and judges about the boundary between substantive legal education and professional legal training and who should deliver each.
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee Vice Chairman Davis Ansah Opoku says none of the committee's referrals to the Attorney General over six years has resulted in prosecution, and calls for corruption cases to be redirected to the Office of the Special Prosecutor for stronger enforcement.
A senior legal academic has argued that the Office of the Special Prosecutor's failure to obtain prior authorisation from the Attorney General created the procedural vulnerability that a US immigration court exploited in granting former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta permanent residency. The court considered evidence relating to the OSP's actions, including declaring him a fugitive while he was receiving medical treatment in the United States, and found the criminal charges against him to be "not credible."
An Accra High Court has granted Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) and the Attorney General two weeks to negotiate a plea bargain in a case where Wontumi is accused of causing GH¢30 million financial loss to Ghana EXIM Bank. The case has been adjourned to July 2.
An analysis in The Chronicle examines the legal and governance implications of interim policy directives issued by the Ghana School of Law on 12 June 2026, which were issued to address a regulatory vacuum created by the new Legal Education Act, 2026, pending the constitution of the Council for Legal Education and Training.
Anthony Nukpenu, Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the NDC, has called on the Office of the Special Prosecutor and Attorney General to explain to Ghanaians what transpired in efforts to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, after reports that a United States immigration court has granted him permanent residency status. Nukpenu argued that state institutions owed the public an explanation since taxpayer funds had been used in pursuing the matter.
A High Court in Accra dismissed the Office of the Special Prosecutor's application to halt execution of a court order requiring the Attorney General to take over cases prosecuted by the OSP, finding the OSP lacks power to prosecute without AG authorization. The OSP plans to appeal at the Court of Appeal and has already filed legal challenges at higher courts.
A June 2026 National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics found the Ghana Police Service scored 6.45 out of 10 on a corruption perception index, with the Immigration Service second at 5.69. While Police and Immigration scores improved slightly from previous waves, Business Executives recorded a worsening trend, and overall public optimism on anti-corruption declined from 56% to 54%.
Lawyers for former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah and former Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi have told the High Court that the alleged $2 million loss in the Sky Train deal was caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, not criminal wrongdoing. They filed a submission of no case after the prosecution closed its case following testimony that the GIIF Board did not approve the project funding.
The Steering Committee of the Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reform has urged President John Mahama and the Government to formally present a clear roadmap with defined timelines for the review of Ghana's 1992 Constitution. The Platform intends to request consultations with key national stakeholders, including the President and parliamentary leadership, to discuss the next phase of the reform process, more than four months after the Constitution Review Committee submitted its full report to the President in January 2026.
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to six federal counts, including murder and stalking, for the targeted killing of Democrat Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark at their Minnesota home last June, as well as the shooting of state lawmaker John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, who survived. Under the plea deal, Boelter, 58, avoids a potential death penalty and is expected to spend the rest of his life in prison; prosecutors are seeking two life sentences plus 40 years.
Chairman Wontumi and two other accused have formally requested plea negotiations with the Attorney General's office in a GH₵30 million Exim Bank fraud case involving charges of defrauding by false pretenses, money laundering, and intentionally causing financial loss to a public body. Under Act 1079, a plea bargain allows an accused to plead guilty to lesser charges for a reduced sentence, subject to court approval and the Attorney General's assessment of evidence strength, state fund recovery, and public interest.
A delegation from Zambia's Anti-Corruption Commission completed a three-day study visit to Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor to examine investigative techniques, asset recovery, digital forensics, and prosecution strategies for high-level corruption cases. The Special Prosecutor outlined the office's statutory independence, mandate, and challenges including institutional resistance and resource constraints.
Counsel for former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene accused the Attorney General of prejudicing public opinion against his clients before their case was heard in court, arguing that a press conference created the impression the accused had already been found guilty and suggested they consider plea bargaining.
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor defended President Mahama's comments on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, explaining that the President's reference to further scrutiny after the bill reaches his desk reflects standard constitutional and parliamentary procedures, not a delay tactic. According to Dafeamekpor, post-passage scrutiny and drafting—required under Parliament's Standing Orders—ensures approved amendments are properly incorporated into the final document.
President Mahama has said the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill faces unresolved questions over parliamentary quorum and legislative procedure that must be addressed before he can consider assenting to it. He noted the Speaker is working to address these concerns, and the bill will undergo legal review by the Attorney General and Presidency counsel once formally transmitted.
Ghana has officially launched an online e-visa portal allowing travellers worldwide to apply for visas entirely online without visiting embassies or consulates. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the initiative, which went live on Africa Day, reflects the government's strategy to position Ghana as open to business, tourism, and investment, and addresses complaints about previous cumbersome visa procedures.
A High Court will determine a bail application for Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), who has been remanded into BNI custody over allegations of publication of false news and offensive conduct. Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, leading his legal team, opposed the State's request for adjournment, arguing the application was properly served and the accused's rights and health are in issue.
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu says Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) is delivering on its manifesto commitment, with prosecutions of former officials for corruption and abuse of office currently ongoing in court.
The High Court adjourned the hearing for Kwame Baffoe (Abronye)'s bail application after the state requested additional time to respond, leaving him in BNI custody. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin criticized the handling of the case, noting the state was served the bail application six days before the hearing yet still requested a delay.
The Attorney General has filed 20 new charges against former NAFCO Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife for allegedly stealing and causing financial loss to the state totalling GH¢62.6 million, after the couple were discharged in May 2026 and new evidence was discovered. The charges include defrauding by false pretences, stealing, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state.
Robert Amoah has been remanded into police custody at Enchi District Magistrate Court on a murder charge. According to prosecutors, Amoah allegedly shot a 35-year-old charcoal producer during a game expedition on March 31, 2026, when pellets from his gun struck the deceased while he was working on a cocoa farm; the victim was pronounced dead on arrival at a health facility.
The Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, was detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on Sunday while travelling on a private trip. Parliament and government officials, including the Majority Leader, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Attorney General, are working with Dutch authorities and have engaged a lawyer based in The Hague to represent him.
President John Dramani Mahama assented to the Legal Education Bill on Monday, May 12, 2026, marking a significant step towards reforming legal education and expanding access to aspiring lawyers in Ghana. The law represents the culmination of years of advocacy, including a 2019 student demonstration that was met with police force.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.