Bobby Banson

Also known as: Mr Banson · Lawyer Bobby Banson

Bobby Banson — lawyer who comments on Ghana's drug-trafficking concerns, EOCO operations, and banking sector governance.

2026-04-302026-09-27

In coverage

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May 2026
18 MayJoy Online
… Speaking to journalists at the laboratory, Mr Bobby Banson, the legal representative for Damang Gold Mine, forcefully rejected those narratives. …
Damang Gold Mine sells another 100% of its gold output to GoldBod
April 2026
30 AprJoy Online
A legal representative for E&P, Bobby Banson, has urged mining companies across the country to emulate what he describes as a patriotic commitment to national development, following the company’s decision to sell 100 per cent of its first gold output to GoldBod. …
E&P’s 100% gold sale to GoldBod sets benchmark — Legal Rep

Opinion

Lawyer criticises use of free speech to damage reputations

The News

Lawyer Bobby Banson has criticised the use of social media to attack and damage the reputations of others, particularly public figures, under the guise of freedom of speech, arguing that some people make harmful claims because they believe there will be no consequences. His comments came amid a national debate over how authorities should respond to harmful online content, following the detention of nurse Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who is accused of helping a UK-based TikToker publish false information, while President John Dramani Mahama called for restraint in handling speech-related cases.

5 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

Lawyer criticises use of free speech to damage reputations
Lawyer Bobby Banson has criticised the use of social media to attack and damage the reputations of others, particularly public figures, under the guise of freedom of speech, arguing that some people make harmful claims because they believe there will be no consequences. His comments came amid a national debate over how authorities should respond to harmful online content, following the detention of nurse Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who is accused of helping a UK-based TikToker publish false information, while President John Dramani Mahama called for restraint in handling speech-related cases.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Lawyer condemns EOCO's attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP
Ghanaian lawyer Bobby Banson has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office over its attempted arrest of Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at the Accra High Court on 23 September. EOCO said it sought to secure the MP's attendance for an investigation after he failed to honour two invitations sent in February, but the MP's lawyers dispute this account and he has described the attempted arrest as unlawful.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana risks notoriety as drug-trafficking hub, lawyer warns
Lawyer Bobby Banson has warned that Ghana risks gaining notoriety as a hub for narcotics trafficking if recent drug-related concerns are not urgently addressed, cautioning that the situation could damage the country's international reputation and expose Ghanaians to increased scrutiny when travelling abroad.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

Newsfile to debate EOCO arrest, drugs, speech arrests, water debt
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will examine four major national issues: the reported confrontation between Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah and EOCO regarding parliamentary immunity; Ghana's drug-trafficking concerns and the Narcotics Control Commission's response; arrests related to recent speeches; and a $235 million water debt.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 16 August

High Court dismisses Nana Kwame Bediako's bid to halt $14.9m judgment
Ghana's High Court (Commercial Division 3) has dismissed an application by Nana Kwame Bediako seeking to restrain Cola Holdings Ltd from enforcing a $14.9 million judgment against him, originating from an English High Court ruling dated January 23, 2025. The court awarded GH¢20,000 in costs against Bediako in favour of Cola Holdings.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

High Court dismisses Cheddar's application, awards costs against him
Ghana's High Court dismissed businessman Nana Kwame Bediako's (alias Cheddar) application to restrain enforcement of a $14.9 million English High Court judgment by Cola Holdings Limited, and awarded costs of GH¢20,000 against him. The judgment, registered in Ghana in May 2025, stems from a Deed of Indemnity related to a loan repayment obligation.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

High Court grants police assistance to take Oxford Street hotel
The Commercial Division of the High Court in Accra granted a warrant of police assistance to Cola Holdings Limited and its Receiver to take possession of No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel in Osu after the court found they had been unable to obtain possession peacefully. The order was issued by Justice Samuel Faraday Johnson on July 21, dismissing opposition from Kensington Residential Partners 1 Limited.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

27th TGMA Music Summit brings 230 industry stakeholders together
Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners and creative entrepreneurs gathered at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit, held in commemoration of World Music Day to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts and equip Ghana's music community with practical knowledge for sustainable careers.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Over 200 music stakeholders gather for Ghana Music Summit
Over 200 artistes, managers, executives, media practitioners, and creative entrepreneurs attended the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit at the British Council in Accra to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts as part of World Music Day commemoration.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 23 May

Banking sector clean-up could have been less damaging, lawyer argues
Lawyer Bobby Banson argues that Ghana's 2017–2019 banking sector clean-up, which revoked licences of several banks and savings institutions, could have been managed differently to reduce impact on jobs, businesses, and customers. He suggests authorities had alternative options, such as financial support for struggling institutions, rather than the approach of collapsing banks and pursuing individuals for suspected wrongdoing.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

Damang Gold Mine sells second full output batch to GoldBod
Damang Gold Mine has sold its second consecutive haul of refined bullion to the Ghana Gold Board, representing 100 per cent of its total operational output of 121 kilogrammes of gold. The transaction was processed at the GoldBod Assay Laboratory in Accra on 18 May 2026, marking an increase from the inaugural transaction of 103 kilogrammes.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

E&P sells 100% gold output to GoldBod for national benefit
Mining company E&P has sold 100 per cent of its first gold output to GoldBod in a move its legal representative says aims to support Ghana's economy, strengthen gold reserves, and stabilise the local currency. The company's legal rep called on other miners to emulate this "patriotic commitment to national development."
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →