Also known as: Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra · High Court in Accra, Commercial Division 2 · Accra High Court (Commercial Division 2) · High Court of Justice (Commercial Division 2) · High Court in Koforidua · High Court in the town of Naivasha · High Court in Adentan · Commercial Division of the High Court in Accra · Commercial Division · Federal Capital Territory High Court · High Court, General Jurisdiction (Court 4) · High Court (Financial Division 2)
Ghana's superior court of original jurisdiction hearing criminal and civil cases, including fraud, mining disputes, and defamation matters.
The cases involving Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, an online pastor accused of defrauding women through alleged romance scams, have been withdrawn from the Circuit Courts in Accra for consolidation and referral to the High Court. …
When the High Court sentenced Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, to 20 years’ imprisonment over offences relating to mining activities on Akonta Mining’s concession, the headlines understandably focused on the man and the punishment. …
… The Alliance for Gbane Development, a registered youth group representing residents of the community, said the area had been tense for more than eight weeks following the enforcement of a High Court order allowing Nanlamtaaba to undertake mining activities with police protection. …
… She said some matters are being taken to the apex court on issues arising during proceedings, even when the main cases have yet to be determined by the High Court. …
The Attorney-General’s Department has initiated steps to consolidate two separate cases against Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, the self-styled online pastor accused of defrauding women through alleged romance scams, and to have them transferred to the High Court. …
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by Prof Christopher Ameyaw Ekumfi seeking to halt proceedings in the ongoing Skytrain trial at the High Court. …
… The ruling followed an April 2026 High Court decision which had held that the OSP could not independently prosecute criminal cases without authorisation from the Attorney-General. …
… Asamoah, the first accused in the case, had filed a certiorari application at the Supreme Court seeking to quash the High Court’s decision rejecting his submission of no case after the prosecution had closed its case. …
Cases against Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, accused of defrauding women through alleged romance scams, have been withdrawn from Circuit Courts in Accra for consolidation and referral to the High Court. Kwarteng and his wife Sally Akosua Amoasah have been jointly charged with six counts of conspiracy to commit fraud by false pretences, with additional charges against each including producing obscene material; they have denied all charges.
Cases against Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, accused of defrauding women through alleged romance scams, have been withdrawn from Circuit Courts in Accra for consolidation and referral to the High Court. Kwarteng and his wife Sally Akosua Amoasah have been jointly charged with six counts of conspiracy to commit fraud by false pretences, with additional charges against each including producing obscene material; they have denied all charges.
Grindr has agreed to pay £26m to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it shared users' personal information, including HIV status, with third parties. The settlement relates to historical data practices before 2020 when the app was owned by Chinese firm Kunlun, and includes no admission of liability.
The High Court's 20-year sentence of Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) for mining activities on Akonta Mining's concession centered on whether a mining lease holder can permit another person to mine without ministerial approval. The Court ruled that such permission—whether formal or verbal—requires approval from the Minister responsible for Lands and Natural Resources, potentially establishing an important legal precedent for Ghana's mining industry.
A mining dispute in Gbane, Talensi District, between Nanlamtaaba Enterprise and Earl International Group Ghana Gold Limited has created tension for over eight weeks, with community leaders warning the situation could degenerate into violence. The Alliance for Gbane Development alleged armed security guards assaulted three youths and cited restraint among residents as having limits, calling on the State to intervene.
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.
The Attorney General's Office said its absence from a scheduled cross-examination session in the Cybersecurity software case involving former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene on September 2 was due to circumstances beyond its control, citing a concurrent Supreme Court hearing. The prosecution rejected defence counsel Samuel Atta Akyea's characterization of the absence as abandonment of the case.
The Attorney-General's Department is consolidating two separate cases against Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, a 35-year-old entrepreneur accused of defrauding women through romance scams, and transferring them to the High Court. Kwarteng and his wife Sally Akosua Amoasah are facing six counts of conspiracy to commit crime and defrauding by false pretences, among other charges, which both have denied.
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.
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu suggests that growing attacks on the Office of the Special Prosecutor are partly driven by declining public trust in Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, as the officeholder becomes the institution's public face and criticism of their conduct spills over to affect the institution itself.
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.
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.
Lawyers for Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin have rejected claims their client is avoiding service of a defamation suit writ on Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi, stating the writ was served on Gyamfi's lawyers after they notified the High Court they had authority to accept service on his behalf.
The Supreme Court has adjourned its ruling on an interlocutory injunction application filed by Solomon Asamoah, the first accused in the Skytrain scandal trial, who also seeks a certiorari order to quash the High Court's dismissal of his no-case submission and variation of bail conditions. The court will deliver its ruling on August 31.
The Supreme Court will rule on Monday, August 31, 2026, on an application by former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund CEO Solomon Asamoah seeking to suspend proceedings in his ongoing trial pending the determination of his certiorari application, which challenges the High Court's rejection of his submission of no case and an alleged variation of his bail conditions.
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng said an April 15, 2026 High Court ruling declaring parts of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act unconstitutional brought the OSP's investigative and prosecutorial activities to a near standstill. The ruling invalidated OSP prosecutions and convictions, directed cases be handed to the Attorney General, and caused other courts to adjourn proceedings pending a Supreme Court decision.
The Accra Turf Club has appealed to President Mahama to intervene after armed men with bulldozers demolished facilities at the Accra Race Course on August 22, 2026, allegedly destroying horse stables, racing facilities, and removing horses and jockeys from the premises.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has challenged accusers to report extortion allegations to law enforcement, declaring he is ready for investigation. He disclosed he has filed two legal cases—one at the High Court against Samuel Adu Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Ltd., and another at Achimota Circuit Court against Eric Agyei and Peace FM.
MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is asking the Supreme Court to reverse Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang's dismissal of his bid to halt criminal trials by High Court judges during the legal vacation. Oppong Nkrumah's underlying challenge questions the constitutionality of the Chief Justice's decision to permit selected judges to conduct criminal cases during the August–September vacation.
Ghana's Supreme Court has dismissed an application for injunction against the Chief Justice's warrant permitting selected criminal trials to proceed during the legal vacation. The court ruled that the Chief Justice's warrant was not discriminatory and that expedited trials align with constitutional protections for speedy justice.
A Supreme Court judgment by Justice Gabriel Pwamang on an injunction application against the Chief Justice's vacation court has prompted critique over its treatment of lawyers' working conditions and judicial discretion. The ruling emphasizes public interest and the constitutional right to expeditious trial, but critics argue it overlooks practical realities of litigation practice.
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.
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.
The Regional Security Council has halted the 2026 Kundum Grand Durbar planned for August 26 by the Upper and Lower Dixcove paramountcies in Ahanta West, citing public safety concerns. One paramount chief expressed shock at the cancellation, saying he had not been personally informed and had invested substantial resources in preparations.
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.
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.
The Minority caucus on the Foreign Affairs Committee has questioned Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa's demand that former Ghanaian Ambassador to the United States Hajia Alima Mahama refund monies linked to a special audit of Ghana's Washington embassy, arguing the demand violates due process and that only the Auditor-General has constitutional authority to surcharge individuals following an audit.
The Minority caucus has challenged Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa's demand that former Ghanaian Ambassador to the United States Hajia Alima Mahama refund monies linked to the Ghana Embassy in Washington, arguing the demand covers expenditure outside her tenure and that only the Auditor-General has constitutional power to order disallowance and surcharge.
The Minority caucus has challenged Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa's authority to demand a refund from former Ambassador Hajia Alima Mahama over findings in a special audit of Ghana's Washington embassy, arguing that only the Auditor-General has the power to disallow and surcharge public officers under the Constitution.
Ghana's Government enacted the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act 2026 (Act 1173) in July 2026, repealing the 2013 Act and establishing a comprehensive legal framework to promote and facilitate both local and foreign investment, align Ghana's regime with the African Continental Free Trade Area and international best practice, and support sustainable investment and technology transfer.
Godfred Yeboah Dame, counsel for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Hamid, says his client cannot be compelled to proceed with trial during legal vacation without legal representation, warning it would set a dangerous precedent. Dame's statement follows a High Court direction to another defendant to secure legal counsel ahead of trial continuation or face self-representation.