THE High Court in Accra yesterday admitted into evidence a letter allegedly written by Gifty Oware-Mensah, a former National Service Scheme Deputy Executive Director, directing the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) to transfer GH¢31 million into her company’s private bank accou …
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- May 2026
The High Court in Accra has granted bail to the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, who are standing trial over alleged corruption and financial-related offences invol …
Court grants GH¢63.5m bail to ex-NAFCO CEO and wife in alleged corruption trial… According to court documents filed at the High Court in Accra, the accused persons face four counts, including defrauding by false pretence, uttering forged documents, money laundering and causing financial loss to a public institution. …
Haruna Mohammed defends Wontumi over Exim Bank loan ChargesFresh court documents filed at the High Court in Accra have alleged a list of criminal charges against former National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, over alleged financial improprieties in …
Ex-NAFCO boss Hanan and wife dragged back to court over alleged theft, fraud and money laundering exceeding GH¢60mJoana Quaye, the former wife of businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ), has filed an application at the Divorce and Matrimonial Division of the High Court in Accra seeking to stop him from selling or transferring shares in several companies and high-value properties. …
Joana Quaye seeks injunction to stop RNAQ from selling company shares, luxury assets… In a ruling delivered on Thursday, May 14, the Human Rights Division of the High Court in Accra entered judgment in favour of journalist Bridget Otoo and two other applicants in the case titled Bridget Otoo & 2 Others v. …
Damages in #OccupyJulorbiHouse ruling not punitive enough – Samson AnyeniniThe High Court in Accra has ruled that the Ghana Police Service violated the constitutional rights of journalist Bridget Otoo and two other applicants during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest in September 2023. …
High Court rules police violated rights of journalists and activists during #OccupyJulorbiHouse protestThe High Court in Accra has granted permission to the sixth accused person in the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) case, Col. …
SML trial: High Court grants 6th accused Kwadwo Damoah leave to travel to London- April 2026
… The suit, filed at the High Court in Accra, claims that videos published by the defendant on social media contain false and damaging statements about the plaintiff. …
Roman Fada sues TikToker Queen Emma for defamationThe High Court in Accra has dismissed an application filed by the former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, seeking to halt her ongoing trial. …
Court rejects bid to halt trial of former NSA Deputy CEO
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Court admits letter in Oware-Mensah transfer case
The News
The High Court in Accra admitted a letter allegedly written by former National Service Scheme Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah directing the Agricultural Development Bank to transfer GH¢31 million into her company's private account, though the judge noted the document was faint and ordered the prosecution to file a clearer copy.
Why it matters
High Court admits crucial evidence letter in NSS officials' embezzlement case—significant development in major anti-corruption prosecution.
21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Yesterday
Court admits letter in Oware-Mensah transfer case
The High Court in Accra admitted a letter allegedly written by former National Service Scheme Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah directing the Agricultural Development Bank to transfer GH¢31 million into her company's private account, though the judge noted the document was faint and ordered the prosecution to file a clearer copy.
21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Monday 18 May
Court grants GH¢63.5m bail to ex-NAFCO CEO and wife
The High Court in Accra has granted bail to former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife Faiza Seidu Wuni, who stand trial over alleged corruption and financial-related offences involving more than GH¢50 million in public funds. The court imposed stringent bail conditions including a travel ban, passport surrender, and fortnightly reporting to EOCO.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP deputy secretary defends Wontumi over Exim Bank charges
Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed has defended Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) against criminal charges linked to an Exim Bank loan facility, arguing that any irregularities should be blamed on the bank rather than the beneficiary and accusing the Attorney-General of targeting political opponents.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunday 17 May
Ex-NAFCO boss and wife face 20 criminal charges
Former National Food and Buffer Stock Company Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, have been charged with 20 counts including stealing, fraud, money laundering, and abuse of public office over alleged financial improprieties. Prosecutors accuse Aludiba of fraudulently obtaining GH¢734,400 from NAFCO in 2017 under the pretext of rent payments.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 14 May
Former wife seeks court freeze on businessman's assets amid divorce appeal
Joana Quaye has filed an application at the High Court seeking to temporarily freeze shares in companies and luxury properties belonging to her former husband Richard Nii Armah Quaye pending the Court of Appeal's decision on their divorce settlement. She claims she sacrificed her education and supported his early business ventures, including funding the establishment of Quick Credit Company Limited.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
High Court awards damages in #OccupyJulorbiHouse police brutality case
Ghana's High Court ruled that the Ghana Police Service violated the constitutional rights of journalists and demonstrators during the September 2023 #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest, awarding applicant Bridget Otoo and two others GH¢100,000 in compensatory damages, GH¢50,000 in general damages, and GH¢30,000 in legal costs. Lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini, representing the applicants, said the damages are not punitive enough despite calling the ruling an important victory for press freedom.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
High Court finds police violated rights during 2023 protest
Ghana's High Court ruled that the Ghana Police Service violated the constitutional rights of journalist Bridget Otoo and two other applicants during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest in September 2023, finding officers engaged in physical assault, unlawful detention, and interference with journalistic activity. The court awarded the applicants compensatory damages of GH¢100,000, general damages of GH¢50,000, and legal costs of GH¢30,000.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
High Court permits SML accused MP Damoah to travel to London
The High Court in Accra has granted permission to Col. (Rtd.) Kwadwo Damoah, the sixth accused in the SML case and Member of Parliament for Jaman South, to travel to London between May 11 and May 15, 2026, for a training programme. Damoah is standing trial alongside former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and six others over 78 counts of alleged corruption and corruption-related offences linked to the SML contract.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
Roman Fada sues TikToker Queen Emma over defamatory videos
Media personality Philip Appiah Kubi (Roman Fada) has filed a High Court suit in Accra against TikToker Cyndy Emma Koomson (Queen Emma) for alleged defamatory statements in videos posted on social media. He is seeking general damages of GH¢20 million, special and aggravated damages, a perpetual injunction against further statements, and an order for her to retract the videos and issue a public apology.
28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
High Court dismisses bid to halt NSA deputy CEO trial
The High Court in Accra has dismissed an application by former National Service Authority Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah seeking to halt her trial. Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay ordered the prosecution to proceed with its case, with the matter adjourned to May 11.
28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Monday 27 April
Joana Quaye's lawyers dismiss ex-husband's allegations
Lawyers for Joana Quaye have rejected allegations made by her ex-husband Richard Nii Armah Quaye, describing them as "substantially untrue" and cautioning against public commentary on an ongoing court case, following his appearance on the Delay Show on April 25.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers dispute RNAQ's claims about pre-marriage wealth
Lawyers for Joana Quaye have refuted claims made by Richard Nii Armah Quaye in a recent media interview, asserting that court records show he "had none of the properties he owns now" before their 2010 marriage and was unemployed at that time.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →