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Court of Appeal

Also known as: Court of Appeal in Melbourne

Judicial appellate body that hears appeals in Ghana's court system and reviews High Court decisions.

2026-04-272026-10-07

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has disclosed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, remains in prison custody despite the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit …

    Sedina Tamakloe remains in prison despite acquittal – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
  3. Joy Online

    … onvicted under Section 46 of Act 29, as amended by the Criminal and Other Offences (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act 1101).” The judge then sentenced her to life imprisonment and informed her that she had one month, from July 30, 2026, to appeal the conviction before the Court of Appeal …

    Mother of two sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering husband with broken bottle
  4. Daily Guide

    … He maintained that the conviction was secured without sufficient evidence, and noted that his legal team has filed more than 20 grounds of appeal before the Court of Appeal. …

    NPP Embarks On Demo Over Selective Prosecution
  5. Daily Guide

    THE COURT of Appeal in Kumasi has upheld the decision of the High Court, affirming that the Asokwa District Court acted within its jurisdiction in entertaining an application to enforce a bond to be of good behaviour against Abdul Yussif Ganiyu, popularly known as Shola, a broadc …

    Appeal Court Backs District Court In Shola Case
  6. Joy Online

    … Justice Kulendi further disclosed that the Court of Appeal received 1,214 appeals, concluded 1,195, and currently has 4,501 pending cases. …

    Justice Kulendi reveals nearly 30,000 pending cases as he inspires UG law students
  7. Joy Online

    … His remarks come after the Court of Appeal overturned Ms Tamakloe-Attionu’s conviction and 10-year prison sentence, acquitting and discharging her after finding that the prosecution had failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. …

    Sedina Tamakloe case: Prosecution appeared focused on conviction, not justice – Inusah Fuseini
  8. Joy Online

    … The demonstration follows the Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn Ms Tamakloe-Attionu’s conviction and 10-year prison sentence, after ruling that the prosecution had failed to establish its case beyond a reasonable doubt. …

    NPP secures police approval for August 6 protest over Sedina Tamakloe acquittal
  9. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has challenged the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, arguing that the court wrongly applied the law in re …

    Court of Appeal erred in acquitting Sedina Tamakloe – Baffour Awuah
  10. Joy Online

    For me, the most fascinating aspect of the Court of Appeal’s controversial decision in the Sedina Tamakloe case has not been the judgment itself, but the remarkable engineering of the narrative that followed. …

    The government’s greatest success story is storytelling
  11. Joy Online

    … The planned demonstration follows the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu . …

    We’ll present petitions to Supreme Court, Jubilee House, Parliament – Nana B outlines August 6 protest plan

Yesterday

  1. Manhyia MP pleads not guilty to dissipating SIC funds

    Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, has pleaded not guilty to three criminal charges including conspiracy to intentionally dissipate GH¢9.85 million in public funds, causing financial loss to SIC Life Savings and Loans Company Limited, and money laundering. The charges relate to alleged transactions involving SIC Life in 2024.

    6 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 5 October

  1. Chief Justice urges focus on strengthening justice foundations

    At the opening of the 69th Legal Year, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie urged the Judiciary to strengthen the foundations of justice rather than merely introducing reforms, stating that true reforms must endure beyond the moment they are announced.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Chief Justice urges judiciary to strengthen justice foundations

    Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has urged the Judiciary to focus on strengthening the foundations of justice rather than merely introducing reforms, saying the true test of every reform is whether it endures beyond the moment. Public confidence in the Judiciary, he said, cannot be secured by the Constitution and the law alone but must be earned through everyday experiences.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

  1. NPP women's organiser demands bail for detained nursing officer

    The Eastern Regional Women's Organiser of the NPP is calling on the Attorney-General and Police to secure bail for Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who is being held in connection with the "Ghana Jollof" case and was remanded on a charge of abetment after a High Court bail application was rejected.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Nurse's lawyer appeals High Court bail refusal, seeks CJ intervention

    The defence lawyer for nurse Salomey Awiti Baffoe, charged with abetting publication of false news in the "Ghana Jollof" saga, has announced plans to appeal the High Court's decision to deny bail and will petition the Chief Justice to allow the Court of Appeal to hear the matter. The High Court held that Ms Baffoe posed a risk of witness interference in the cyber-related investigation, though her defence argues that investigations concerning her have been completed and remaining probes target third parties involved in video redistribution.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. GRA challenges GH¢79.65m Servestar Minwax judgment debt claim

    The Ghana Revenue Authority is contesting a GH¢79.65 million judgment debt claimed by Servestar Minwax, stemming from a dispute over import duty overpayment dating back to 2009, and has secured a court order for an independent forensic reconciliation of the amount.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. Mahama swears in three new Supreme Court justices

    President John Mahama swore in three new Supreme Court justices—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—bringing the total number appointed by him since January 7, 2025 to 10. The three were approved by Parliament on August 27, 2026, despite opposition from the Minority who objected to the expedited vetting timeline.

    11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Mahama swears in three new Supreme Court judges

    President John Dramani Mahama swore in three new Supreme Court judges—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Justice Tony Forson—and urged them to let the Constitution guide their decisions and remain unmoved by public pressures or political interests.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. President Mahama charges newly sworn Supreme Court Justices

    President John Dramani Mahama urged three newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jr.—to uphold the Constitution, administer justice without fear or favour, and remain independent when handling politically sensitive cases. He stressed that their authority depends on public confidence and that they must protect citizens' rights and ensure no individual or institution is above the law.

    11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Mahama calls on three new Supreme Court Justices

    President Mahama has urged three newly sworn-in Justices of the Supreme Court—Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—to draw on their diverse professional and judicial experiences to enrich the Court's deliberations and contribute to the development of Ghanaian law.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama urges new Supreme Court justices to uphold independence

    President John Mahama has urged three newly sworn-in Supreme Court justices to uphold the Constitution, protect judicial independence, and ensure their decisions strengthen public confidence in Ghana's justice system. He stated that the Court's authority rests on the confidence and trust of the people, and cases must be determined independently and impartially according to law.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Akuffo urges stricter limits on Supreme Court case access

    Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has called for tighter restrictions on cases proceeding to the Supreme Court, arguing that unnecessary interlocutory appeals on matters still pending in the High Court are adding to the apex court's workload and delaying justice. She advocated that more cases should be resolved at the Court of Appeal level unless they raise new legal issues or significant constitutional matters.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. IEA proposes 18-point position on Constitutional review

    The Institute of Economic Affairs has outlined 18 positions on Ghana's Constitutional review, proposing changes to reduce presidential powers, strengthen Parliament and the Judiciary, and improve accountability. The IEA supports several Prempeh Committee recommendations but rejects proposals to extend presidential and parliamentary terms to five years, allow presidential nomination of MMDCE candidates, and establish a state-funded Democracy Fund.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Court dismisses Ameyaw Ekumfi's bid to halt Skytrain trial

    The Court of Appeal has rejected an application by Prof Christopher Ameyaw Ekumfi, former Board Chair of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund, to stay proceedings in the ongoing Skytrain trial, finding he had not demonstrated exceptional circumstances. The accused persons are expected to file their defences by September 23, 2026, as the trial proceeds over allegations that $2 million was paid for the Skytrain project without board approval.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. Supreme Court dismisses bid to halt Skytrain trial

    The Supreme Court has rejected an application by former GIIF Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah to stop the ongoing Skytrain trial. Justice Senyo Dzamefe ruled that Asamoah had not demonstrated a serious case to be tried or irreparable harm, and that the issues raised could be addressed through appeal.

    31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Supreme Court dismisses Skytrain trial halting bid

    The Supreme Court dismissed an application by Solomon Asamoah, former CEO of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund and first accused in the Skytrain trial, seeking an interlocutory injunction to halt High Court proceedings. Justice Senyo Dzamefe ruled that Asamoah failed to demonstrate a serious case to be tried or irreparable harm, and held that the issues were matters for appeal rather than certiorari.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Parliament approves three new Supreme Court Justice nominees

    Parliament has approved the nominations of Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and private legal practitioner Anthony Forson Jnr for appointment as Justices of the Supreme Court, following the adoption of the Appointments Committee's report. The approval proceeded despite strong objections from the Minority Caucus, who protested the accelerated vetting process, though they did not challenge the nominees personally or the President's constitutional authority to nominate.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Appointments Committee approves three Supreme Court nominees

    Parliament's Appointments Committee has recommended approval of Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and private legal practitioner Anthony Forson Jnr for appointment to Ghana's Supreme Court, which would increase the number of justices from 18 to 21. The recommendation came after a contentious vetting process during which the Minority Caucus walked out in objection to the compressed procedure and the lack of public opportunity to submit memoranda on the nominees.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Supreme Court nominee denies knowing who facilitated nomination

    Justice Edward Amoako Asante, appearing before Parliament's Appointments Committee, rejected suggestions that his nomination was influenced by any individual, saying he followed constitutional process and qualifies based on his qualifications and 20+ years as a judge.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Supreme Court vetting proceeds as Minority boycotts over timetable

    Parliament's Appointments Committee is vetting three Supreme Court nominees despite a boycott by the Minority, which objects to the compressed timetable. The Minority argues that because the Supreme Court already has its full complement of Justices, the appointments should not be treated as urgent and the committee needs more time to review the nominees' records.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Parliament chair rejects Minority's bid to halt judges' vetting

    Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of Parliament's Appointments Committee, has dismissed the Minority's objection to the vetting of three Supreme Court nominees, calling the grounds "flimsy, hollow and baseless." The Minority Leader had sought to defer the vetting, contending there was no immediate vacancy warranting the nominations and requesting a 14-day advertisement period.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Minority walkout halts Supreme Court justice vetting process

    Parliament's Minority Caucus walked out of the Appointments Committee's vetting of three Supreme Court nominees, objecting to what they called a rushed timetable. The Minority leader argued the process lacked sufficient time for scrutiny and that there was no vacancy requiring urgent appointment.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Court adjourns NAFCO trial to late September after counsel's medical excuse

    The trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab has been adjourned to September 29 and 30 after his lawyer submitted a medical excuse. Abdul-Wahab and his wife face charges including stealing, fraud, and money laundering related to the National Food and Buffer Stock Company.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Lawyer Atta Akyea appears for Adu-Boahene trial amid legal vacation concerns

    Samuel Atta Akyea has appeared as defence counsel for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife Angela Adjei Boateng in an ongoing Accra High Court trial after raising concerns about the decision to continue the case during the legal vacation. The court had previously directed the accused to secure legal representation or face proceeding without counsel.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. Judge warns lawyers against public attacks on judicial decisions

    The Presiding Judge of Adenta Circuit Court 1 has cautioned lawyers to use legal appeals and proper procedures rather than public attacks or insults when challenging court rulings. She noted that the Ghana Bar Association could take disciplinary action against such conduct and cited her own experience of receiving threats over judicial decisions.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

  1. Receiver appeals High Court order to hand over Oxford Street Hotel

    The Receiver/Manager of No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel in Accra and Cola Holdings Ltd have filed an appeal against a High Court order directing the hotel's return to Kensington Residential Partners 1 Ltd, owned by businessman Nana Kwame Bediako. The Receiver has also sought a stay of execution pending the appeal's determination.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Court orders return of Oxford Street Hotel to Keningston Residential Partners

    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.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana should establish Regional Tribunals despite past abuses

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana should establish Regional Tribunals despite past military-era tribunals committing human rights violations, saying proper constitutional safeguards can prevent such abuses. The author contends that historical concerns, while understandable, should not prevent Ghana from using an institution recognised by the Constitution if adequately regulated.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Australian court hears appeal in mushroom poisoning case

    Crown prosecutors in Australia are appealing the sentence of Erin Patterson, who was jailed for life after killing three relatives and attempting to kill another by serving them beef Wellington with death cap mushrooms in 2023; prosecutors argue the sentence is "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for parole after 33 years, while Patterson's lawyers challenge her convictions.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Convicted mushroom murderer appeals over jury hotel mix-up

    Erin Patterson, serving a life sentence for poisoning three relatives with death cap mushrooms in a beef Wellington in 2023, is appealing her conviction over a "catastrophic" mix-up in which the jury stayed at the same hotel as prosecutors and a key witness during deliberations. Her lawyers also argue some trial evidence was too speculative and crucial defence evidence was wrongfully excluded.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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