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High Court

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) · Lagos State High Court

Ghana's principal court handling criminal and civil cases, adjudicating high-profile prosecutions including financial crimes and illegal mining allegations.

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  1. October 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … In May 2024, the High Court upheld the National Biosafety Authority’s decision to approve 14 genetically modified crop events. …

    Environment Minister calls for transparency in Ghana’s GMO adoption

  3. The Chronicle

    … He alleged that investigative and prosecutorial agencies were being used disproportionately against opposition figures and cited the recent attempted arrest of the Manhyia South MP, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, at the premises of the High Court in Accra. …

    Stop The Selective Justice! … Osahen Tells Mahama

  4. Joy Online

    Lawyer for senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti-Baffoe says the GH¢100,000 bail granted to his client by the Adenta Circuit Court is a relief after an earlier bail application was rejected by the High Court. …

    Salomey Awiti-Baffoe’s lawyers welcome GH¢100,000 bail after earlier rejection

  5. Joy Online

    … The service was held on the theme: “Strengthening the Foundations of Justice through Leadership, Innovation and Technology.” The service brought together Justices of the Supreme Court, justices of the Court of Appeal, judges of the High Court, Circuit Court Judges and magistrates …

    Chief Justice urges Judiciary to strengthen foundations of justice

  6. Joy Online

    … The service was held on the theme: “Strengthening the Foundations of Justice through Leadership, Innovation and Technology.” The service brought together Justices of the Supreme Court, justices of the Court of Appeal, judges of the High Court, Circuit Court Judges and magistrates …

    Chief Justice urges judiciary to strengthen foundations of justice

  7. Joy Online

    … The latest bail order follows an earlier refusal by the High Court to grant her bail after prosecutors argued that she was still needed to assist with investigations and could interfere with witnesses. …

    Salomey Awiti Baffoe granted GH¢100,000 bail over alleged false news publication

  8. Joy Online

    … Nana Baffour Awuah has since been granted GH¢10 million bail by the High Court, with the court directing him to make himself available to investigators as the investigation continues. …

    I’m above board, no dirt can stick on me – Baffour Awuah

  9. The Chronicle

    … The statement followed the MP’s voluntary appearance at EOCO after reports that the High Court had issued a warrant for his arrest. …

    Parliament questions continued detention of Baffour Awuah

  10. Joy Online

    … The MP voluntarily presented himself to EOCO on Thursday, October 1, after reports that the High Court had issued a warrant for his arrest. …

    Parliament questions continued detention of Baffour Awuah by EOCO, demands due process

  11. Joy Online

    … The MP voluntarily reported himself to EOCO on October 1 after the High Court issued a warrant for his arrest and authorised searches linked to the investigation. …

    ‘Criminal law can’t turn every poor commercial judgment involving state entity into an offence’ – Victoria Bright
Politics

High Court rejects bid to strike Adu-Boahene case submissions

The News

The High Court dismissed an application by lawyers for former National Signals Bureau Director General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his co-accused to strike out portions of the Attorney General's written submissions. The court held that complaints about evidence or testimony attribution are immaterial at this stage, as it will only rely on evidence on record; the case is currently at the prima facie determination stage following the prosecution's close after calling four witnesses, with the defence having filed a 142-page no-case submission.

17 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. High Court rejects bid to strike Adu-Boahene case submissions

    The High Court dismissed an application by lawyers for former National Signals Bureau Director General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his co-accused to strike out portions of the Attorney General's written submissions. The court held that complaints about evidence or testimony attribution are immaterial at this stage, as it will only rely on evidence on record; the case is currently at the prima facie determination stage following the prosecution's close after calling four witnesses, with the defence having filed a 142-page no-case submission.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Four remanded over Worawora festival violence in Oti Region

    The Dambai Circuit Court remanded four persons into police custody over violent disturbances at Dwabrem in Worawora on October 24, which occurred amid tensions over a High Court injunction affecting the Akwantutenten Festival. The Oti Regional Security Council has directed disputing parties to seek redress through courts and Houses of Chiefs.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Ghana faces US$50 million default judgment at ECOWAS Court

    Ghana risks a default judgment at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice after failing to file a defence in a US$50 million human rights lawsuit brought by Singaporean businessman Toh You Kang, who alleges unlawful arrest, detention, denial of fair hearing, and infringement of his freedom of movement.

    27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

  1. Police investigator calls Wontumi critical culprit in illegal mining case

    A police investigator testified at the High Court that former Ashanti NPP Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Wontumi) is a "critical culprit" in alleged illegal mining activities in the Tano Nimiri Forest, saying his agents used mining equipment in the area on his instructions, though Wontumi did not personally operate any equipment.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

  1. AG recommends prosecution of NDC's Ashie-Moore for alleged theft

    The Attorney-General's Office has recommended charging NDC Greater Accra Regional Chairman Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore with stealing, after he allegedly removed a Singaporean businessman's luggage and personal belongings while the businessman was in police custody. The AG cited sufficient evidence including witness statements, CCTV footage, and cybercrime analysis.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

  1. GRA staff member seeks removal from cocaine trial

    Helena Akua Denkyi, a Ghana Revenue Authority contract staff member and one of six accused in the alleged 3.9-tonne cocaine case, filed an application to be struck out. The Kwabenya Circuit Court adjourned to November 5, 2026, to rule on the application.

    22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Deputy AG warns Court of Appeal suspension order could halt prosecutions

    Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has cautioned that if the Court of Appeal's order suspending the trial of Hanan Aludiba and his wife stands, it could set a precedent allowing any criminal trial to be halted merely on an accused person's objections to charges. The Republic has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the suspension order, arguing that complaints about charge sheets should not alone be sufficient grounds to stop trials when objections have already been dismissed by the trial court.

    22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. State appeals suspension of Hanan Aludiba trial over charge sheet

    The State has appealed to the Supreme Court against the Court of Appeal's decision to suspend the criminal trial of former Buffer Stock CEO Hanan Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu, over a dispute concerning alleged defects in the charge sheet. Hanan and his wife face multiple charges including stealing, fraud, and money laundering.

    22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Ghana schools lack national misconduct register, safeguarding watchdog argues

    Following the interdiction of an Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster over sexual misconduct allegations, education policy analysis highlights gaps in how Ghana's schools detect abuse and prevent unsuitable staff from moving between positions; the existing 2023 ministry guideline requires schools to handle complaints locally but establishes no national register of substantiated misconduct findings that prospective employers can consult.

    21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. High Court halts trial of Buffer Stock CEO pending appeal

    The trial of Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, immediate past CEO of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company, has been suspended while the Court of Appeal considers his application to overturn the trial judge's rejection of his claim that the charge sheet was defective. Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, are accused of causing financial loss of GH¢78 million to the state.

    20 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana's two-party system threatens democracy through institutional capture

    The Chronicle argues that Ghana's Fourth Republic has become dominated by contest between NDC and NPP, each treating the other as an enemy to be destroyed rather than a rival to be defeated at the polls. The result is a politics of capture, insult and hypocrisy that threatens the trust on which democracy rests, with every institution becoming a prize and every appointment a weapon.

    20 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 19 October

  1. Adu-Boahene's lawyers challenge fabricated claims in prosecution submissions

    Lawyers for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene have asked the High Court to expunge portions of the Deputy Attorney-General's written arguments, alleging they contain fabricated statements and misrepresentations of trial evidence. The defence contends that the prosecution attributed statements to witnesses that were never made and introduced facts not established in court proceedings.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Court of Appeal halts trial of former NAFCO CEO Aludiba

    The Court of Appeal has suspended proceedings at the High Court in the case of former National Food and Buffer Stock Company CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba pending determination of his appeal challenging alleged defects in the charge sheet. His lawyer argues the charges lack sufficient detail on individual acts and transactions, rendering the trial unfair to his client.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Narawa alleges theft of GH¢100m in gold-bearing materials

    NARAWA Company Limited, a Ghana-based gold mining company in Fanteakwa South, alleges that gold-bearing materials and concentrates valued at approximately GH¢100 million have been taken from its concession following an alleged unlawful takeover since August 12, and that mining plants and infrastructure worth over US$2 million have been destroyed. The company has called on the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Armed Forces, Minerals Commission and other state institutions to investigate the occupation and restore access to the concession.

    15 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Lawyer urges Afenyo-Markin to drop defamation case against Sammy Gyamfi

    Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has advised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin not to pursue further legal action in his GH¢15 million defamation suit against Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi, after the High Court dismissed the case for being incurably defective. Kpebu argued the parties should resolve the matter amicably, saying continued litigation could harm cooperation between government and opposition MPs.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Supreme Court dismisses Asamoah's bid to overturn Sky Train ruling

    The Supreme Court has rejected an application by former GIIF Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah seeking to overturn a High Court ruling that directed him to open his defence in an alleged $2 million financial loss case involving the proposed Sky Train project. Asamoah and former GIIF Board Chair Prof. Ameyaw Akumfi are being tried over allegations they caused financial loss to the state through disbursement of funds for the project without requisite board approval and despite no work being undertaken.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Supreme Court dismisses Skytrain case application; trial continues

    The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for certiorari and prohibition filed by the first accused person in the Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another (Skytrain Case), clearing the way for the trial to continue and a case management conference to proceed on Monday, October 19.

    14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  4. Supreme Court delays promotion of 40 police officers pending IGP appeal

    The Supreme Court has stayed the execution of a Court of Appeal judgment ordering the promotion of 40 police officers who were excluded from a 2021 promotion programme. The officers, who sought promotion from Chief Inspectors to Assistant Superintendents of Police, had sued the Inspector-General of Police claiming unfair exclusion while their colleagues benefited from the amnesty.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Minority Leader urges media scrutiny of public institutions

    Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has called on journalists to intensify investigative work and hold public institutions accountable, citing the media's constitutional responsibility to pursue matters of national concern—particularly following recent narcotics-related incidents and after the Speaker blocked a Minority-sponsored motion for a parliamentary inquiry.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Lagos court orders inquest into death of author's son

    A Lagos State High Court dismissed a hospital's application to halt a coroner's inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Esege at Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital. The judge held that a coroner's inquest is compulsory for deaths occurring in medical facilities and that the inquest is a fact-finding inquiry, not a criminal or civil trial.

    13 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 12 October

  1. Environment Minister urges GMO transparency and labelling

    Environment Minister Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has called for greater transparency in Ghana's adoption of GMOs, including clear labelling and public education to enable consumers to make informed choices. She said the public had a right to know whether products contained GMOs and that non-GMO certification requirements should apply to both domestic and export markets.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Afenyo-Markin accuses government of selective justice against opposition

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Mahama-led government of using investigative and prosecutorial agencies disproportionately against opposition figures, citing the attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah and raising concerns about warrant procedures and his detention.

    7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 5 October

  1. Nursing officer Awiti-Baffoe granted GH¢100,000 bail by Adenta Circuit Court

    Senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti-Baffoe has been granted GH¢100,000 bail by the Adenta Circuit Court after an earlier bail application was rejected by the High Court. She faces a charge of alleged false news publication linked to the Ghana Jollof TikTok case, with the case adjourned to February 18, 2027.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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 →

  4. Nursing officer granted bail in false news publication case

    Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 on charges of abetting the alleged publication of false news on social media. The court ordered her release on two sureties who are civil servants earning monthly salaries of not less than GH¢3,000.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

  1. MP Baffour Awuah dismisses allegations as witch-hunt, challenges prosecutors

    Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has dismissed allegations against him as a witch-hunt and challenged prosecutors to prove criminal conduct in court, insisting he is "above board" and will continue serving his constituents and the NPP. He attributes the case to propaganda and says his support from Ghanaians remains strong.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Parliament raises concern over MP Baffour Awuah's continued detention

    Parliament has questioned the continued detention of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by the Economic and Organised Crime Office, saying his voluntary appearance should have raised questions about the necessity of keeping him in custody. The MP was charged with offences including money laundering and causing financial loss to the state in connection with an EOCO investigation involving SIC Life Savings and Loans transactions.

    3 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Parliament demands due process in EOCO detention of Manhyia South MP

    Parliament has expressed grave concern over the continued detention of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin said the circumstances raise serious questions about constitutional rights and parliamentary privileges, while stressing that MPs are not above the law but are entitled to safeguards protecting parliamentary independence.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Poor commercial judgment alone cannot be criminal, lawyer argues

    International corporate lawyer Victoria Bright has cautioned against treating the controversial SIC Life settlement at the centre of EOCO's investigation into Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah as automatically criminal, arguing that unwise commercial decisions involving state entities do not necessarily constitute criminal conduct without evidence of improper authorisation or misconduct.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

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