Frank Davies

Also known as: Lawyer Frank Davies · Mr Davies

Frank Davies — lawyer representing MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah and former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta in constitutional and criminal matters.

2026-06-162026-08-23

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June 2026
16 JunJoy Online
… Read also: Ofori-Atta yet to be notified of any criminal charges in Ghana – Frank Davies “As we speak now, the U.S. …
“US Justice Department hasn’t gotten back to Ghana that it has served Ofori-Atta” – OSP
16 JunJoy Online
Former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta has not been formally notified of any criminal charges against him in Ghana, according to his lawyer, Frank Davies. …
Ofori-Atta yet to be notified of any criminal charges in Ghana – Frank Davies
16 JunJoy Online
Frank Davies, lawyer for former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta, says it is now the responsibility of Ghanaian authorities to determine their next course of action following a United States immigration court decision granting him permanent residency status. …
‘It’s up to Ghanaian authorities to explore options’ – Ofori-Atta’s lawyer says after US residency

Politics

Supreme Court dismisses Oppong Nkrumah injunction to halt trials

The News

The Supreme Court dismissed Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah's application to stop selected criminal trials during the legal vacation (August–September). Oppong Nkrumah has signalled his legal team will study the ruling before deciding whether to seek a review, noting the judge acknowledged differential treatment of some cases but found it did not violate constitutional provisions.

21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

Supreme Court dismisses Oppong Nkrumah injunction to halt trials
The Supreme Court dismissed Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah's application to stop selected criminal trials during the legal vacation (August–September). Oppong Nkrumah has signalled his legal team will study the ruling before deciding whether to seek a review, noting the judge acknowledged differential treatment of some cases but found it did not violate constitutional provisions.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Supreme Court dismisses Oppong Nkrumah injunction on legal vacation trials
The Supreme Court has ruled that Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah did not make a proper case for an injunction to halt criminal trials during the legal vacation, allowing selected court proceedings to continue under administrative warrants issued by the Chief Justice. The substantive constitutional challenge filed by Oppong Nkrumah, which argues the warrants violate the 1992 Constitution, remains pending before the court.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Supreme Court to rule on judges sitting during legal vacation
The Supreme Court is expected to rule today on an injunction application challenging the constitutionality of administrative warrants by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie directing selected High Court judges to continue sitting during legal vacation. The case, filed by MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, raises concerns about whether the arrangement is consistent with accused persons' right to fair representation and legal counsel of their choice.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

MP's lawyer questions October bail hearing delay
Frank Davies, lawyer for MP Ofoase-Ayirebi's member, has questioned why Chairman Wontumi's bail-pending-appeal application was adjourned to October 15 rather than heard during the August or September legal vacation, arguing that vacation courts are meant to handle urgent bail matters.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer disputes AG representing Chief Justice in judges' vacation trial suit
Lawyer Frank Davies insists the Attorney General should not represent the Chief Justice in a case challenging administrative warrants that direct selected High Court judges to sit during legal vacation, arguing it violates the separation of powers between the judiciary and executive. The Supreme Court rejected this argument, but Davies says his team will proceed with the substantive constitutional issues.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Supreme Court to rule Friday on Chief Justice's vacation directives challenge
The Supreme Court adjourned to Friday, August 21, to rule on a suit filed by the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi challenging the constitutionality of the Chief Justice's administrative warrants directing selected High Court judges to sit during the legal vacation and hear selected criminal cases. The petitioner's lawyer argued that the Attorney General should not represent the Chief Justice, citing separation of powers concerns.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

NPP inaugurates national elections committee for officers' poll
The New Patriotic Party has inaugurated its National Elections Committee, to be chaired by former MP Frederick Opare-Ansah, to oversee the election of the party's national officers at its National Conference. The committee will plan, organise, supervise and conduct the elections.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
NPP inaugurates elections committee for national conference
The New Patriotic Party has inaugurated its National Elections Committee, chaired by former Suhum MP Frederick Opare-Ansah, to oversee preparations for the party's National Conference and election of national officers.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

Prime Insight to examine EC resignations and Ofori-Atta trial saga
Joy Online reports that the upcoming episode of Prime Insight will examine multiple resignations and leadership vacancies at the Electoral Commission and Council of State, and discuss the legal saga involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, including claims about his reported US residency and potential implications for his criminal trial in Ghana.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

US immigration court approves Ken Ofori-Atta residency application
A United States immigration court has approved the I-485 adjustment of status application for Ghana's former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, granting him a pathway to lawful permanent residency. The ruling creates legal tension between U.S. immigration law and Ghana's anti-corruption efforts, raising questions about international accountability and extradition frameworks.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

US Justice Department yet to confirm service of charges on Ofori-Atta
The Office of the Special Prosecutor says the United States Department of Justice has not yet confirmed that former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta has been formally served with criminal charges, with Ghanaian authorities awaiting official feedback from their U.S. counterparts on the matter.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ofori-Atta not formally notified of criminal charges
Former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta has not been formally notified of any criminal charges against him in Ghana, according to his lawyer Frank Davies, who stated that neither Ofori-Atta nor his legal team had received any official communication of charges being filed.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US grants Ofori-Atta permanent residency; Ghana authorities must decide next steps
A US immigration court has approved former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta's application for permanent residency status in the United States. His lawyer says it is now the responsibility of Ghanaian authorities to determine their next course of action in light of this ruling.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →