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
Judicial institution in Ghana that has ruled on constitutional rights violations, financial disputes, and criminal appeals in recent cases.
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Joy Online
… His comments come after the Court of Appeal unanimously restored the licence of GN Savings and Loans after quashing an earlier High Court decision that upheld the revocation of the company’s licence during the banking sector cleanup exercise. …
GN Savings and Loans case is not over – Banking consultantJoy Online
… Jackson’s comments follow the unanimous decision by the Court of Appeal to restore the licence of GN Savings and Loans after overturning an earlier High Court ruling that upheld the revocation of the company’s licence during Ghana’s banking sector cleanup exercise in 2019. …
Resurrection of GN Savings and Loans will be tough – Joe JacksonJoy Online
… The counsel contended that the Bank of Ghana and the High Court proceeded based on insolvency without adequately applying what he described as the necessary regulatory safeguards and assessment procedures. …
“BoG failed to follow the appropriate steps before revocation of GN Savings and Loans’ licence”Joy Online
… His comment comes after Court of Appeal unanimously restored the licence of GN Savings and Loans after quashing a High Court decision that upheld its revocation during the banking sector cleanup. …
We’re in a very good political environment — Dr Nduom after GN Bank licence restitution orderJoy Online
… The ruling overturns a High Court decision which had earlier upheld the revocation of the company’s licence by regulators. …
Nduom welcomes Court of Appeal ruling restoring GN Savings and Loans licenceThe Ghanaian Times
The Court of Appeal has unanimously restored the license of GN Savings and Loans, reversing a previous High Court ruling that upheld its revocation. …
Appeal Court orders immediate restoration of GN Savings and Loans licenseBusiness & Financial Times
The Court of Appeal has unanimously restored the operating licence of GN Savings and Loans Company Limited, overturning both a High Court ruling and the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) 2019 decision to revoke the institution’s licence. …
Court of Appeal restores GN S&L licenceJoy Online
… That was after a three-member panel of the second-highest court quashed the decision of the High Court, which upheld the revocation of the license on the grounds that the decision to revoke the license was unfair and unreasonable. …
Court of Appeal restores license of GN Savings and LoansJoy Online
… The House is also expected to consider a proposed Code of Conduct Bill to strengthen rules on asset declaration and ethical conduct, while CI 47, which governs civil procedure in the High Court, will undergo review to consolidate multiple amendments into a single legal framework. …
Parliament reconvenes todayJoy Online
… Other documents made available to JoyNews and MyJoyOnline include portions of executed agreements and notarized documents bearing stamps from the High Court and Lands Registry, which the company says support its legal right to operate on the concession. …
Licensed mining firm cries foul over illegal occupation of concession at Wasa DadiesoBernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has appointed lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea as his new Lead Defence Counsel in ongoing criminal proceedings, replacing Andy Appiah-Kubi who sought to withdraw from the case. Wontumi said the decision exercises his constitutional right to legal representation of his choosing.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has appointed lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea as his new Lead Defence Counsel in ongoing criminal proceedings, replacing Andy Appiah-Kubi who sought to withdraw from the case. Wontumi said the decision exercises his constitutional right to legal representation of his choosing.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The High Court in Adentan has set aside a Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) directive that derecognised qualifications from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM), ruling that GTEC acted unlawfully and breached natural justice principles. The decision was a victory for 23 academics and professionals who challenged GTEC's November 2025 directive, which had barred UNEM degrees from use in Ghana's tertiary education sector.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 17-year-old boy was killed during police clashes with demonstrators protesting a US plan to build an Ebola quarantine centre at a Kenyan military base; his mother found his body at a mortuary two days later. Witnesses said he was shot in the head, though police say they are awaiting post-mortem results to determine the cause of death.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Plea bargaining is not a new practice in Ghana's justice system; judges have reviewed plea deals under the Courts Act, 1993, which allowed accused persons to admit guilt and offer compensation or restitution in cases involving economic loss or harm to the State, though formal statutory recognition began with the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Appiah-Kubi, counsel for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), has withdrawn from one of the high-profile criminal cases involving his client pending before the High Court in Accra. The lawyer cited various concerns surrounding the judicial proceedings, including questions about fairness and the court's insistence on his personal appearance despite prior notification of scheduling conflicts.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, convicted of theft, conspiracy to steal, and causing financial loss to the state and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment, has filed an appeal arguing her conviction is unreasonable. She reportedly returned to Ghana on June 9, 2026 following extradition from the United States, arriving in a wheelchair.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Deputy Attorney-General and 14 civil society organisations appeared at the Supreme Court for a case filed in December 2025 challenging whether Parliament unconstitutionally granted prosecutorial powers to the Office of the Special Prosecutor. The Attorney-General's office argues that Article 88(3) of the Constitution vests prosecutorial powers solely in its office and that Parliament acted unconstitutionally by passing the OSP Act, 2017.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Attorney-General and 14 civil society organisations appeared at the Supreme Court for a hearing on a constitutional case challenging whether Parliament had the authority to grant the Office of the Special Prosecutor independent prosecutorial powers. The case, filed by private legal practitioner Noah Ephraem Tetteh Adamtey, argues that Articles 88(3) and 88(4) of the Constitution vest prosecutorial authority solely in the Attorney-General, and that the OSP Act 2017 was unconstitutional.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Nanyuki opposing the construction of a US Ebola quarantine centre for American citizens. The proposed 50-bed facility, intended to treat Americans affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has triggered public concern over cross-border infection risks and government transparency; a High Court has ordered the facility's opening be halted pending a rights group's case.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A High Court in Accra ruled that Ghana Police Service unlawfully violated the constitutional rights of three citizens—including two broadcast journalists—during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration in September 2023, ordering the Inspector General of Police to pay GH₵150,000 in damages and issue a formal apology. Justice Nana Brew found the police conduct "unprofessional" and determined that the arrest and detention breached rights to personal liberty, human dignity, freedom of assembly, and media independence.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill on May 29, shifting focus to whether President Mahama will assent to it. Though he indicated during campaigning that he would sign such a bill, his position has become more cautious since taking office; he has suggested alternative approaches like moral education, preferred a government-sponsored bill, and raised concerns about procedural irregularities in the bill's passage.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NSA Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah has questioned the Agricultural Development Bank's claim that transfers from an NSA hire purchase suspense account to Blocks of Life Consult Limited were properly authorised, during ongoing trial proceedings over alleged financial losses of about GH¢38 million. The defence counsel challenged the bank's witness over the absence of documentary evidence specifically authorising the first transfer of GH¢148,841 in February 2023, despite the bank's reliance on what it described as a standing instruction.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nine students accused of planning and executing an arson attack that killed 16 girls at a school dormitory in central Kenya appeared in court Tuesday. The May 28 fire at Utumishi Girls School was started by lighting a mattress at the dormitory's exit, and investigators are seeking time to complete their probe.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Jess Asato, Labour MP for Lowestoft, has filed legal action at the High Court against xAI over its Grok chatbot, which she says was used to create fake sexualized images of her in January. She is seeking damages and wants to establish legal precedent holding companies liable for AI system design choices.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two people were shot dead in Nanyuki, Kenya during protests against US plans to establish an Ebola isolation centre at a nearby military base. Hundreds of demonstrators marched through the town on Monday, blocking roads and burning tyres, with police firing tear gas, amid public concern about cross-border infection risks from the 50-bed facility intended to treat US citizens affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Appeal has directed the Attorney-General and EOCO to disclose documents in the ongoing criminal trial of former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu Boahene and his wife Angela Adjei Boateng, who are being tried over alleged theft of GH¢49.1 million in public funds. The three-member panel upheld the couple's appeal that the High Court's refusal to order disclosure violated their constitutional right to a fair trial.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) has expressed surprise at a court decision to remand him in BNI custody, saying he was not allowed to respond to concerns informing the ruling and questioning the court's conclusion that his release on bail could result in further offences.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana is awaiting legal advice from external lawyers and the Receiver before deciding whether to comply with or challenge a Court of Appeal ruling that ordered the restoration of GN Savings and Loans' licence and the return of the company's assets to shareholders. The BoG's decision will depend partly on the Receiver's assessment of how the ruling could affect other institutions affected by the banking sector clean-up and previously revoked licences.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Nana Kweku Ndoum, president of Groupe Ndoum, has said the company was shocked by the revocation of GN Savings and Loans' licence, insisting the institution had met all regulatory requirements. He stated that GN Bank was solvent before regulatory actions, and the downgraded company complied with all requirements imposed during transition before the licence was revoked.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Nana Kweku Ndoum has disputed claims that GN Bank was insolvent before its downgrade to a savings and loans company and licence revocation by the Bank of Ghana, asserting the bank remained solvent and possessed sufficient assets when regulatory actions were taken.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A banking consultant predicts that the legal dispute over GN Savings and Loans will proceed to Ghana's Supreme Court, as one party is likely to challenge the Court of Appeal's recent ruling that restored the company's licence. The consultant noted that the banking sector cleanup has involved multiple court actions and that GN Savings and Loans was one of several financial institutions affected during the exercise.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Dalex Finance says restoring GN Savings and Loans' licence does not mean the institution has fully recovered, cautioning that rebuilding the bank and regaining public confidence will be difficult. According to him, a bank requires more than legal licence restoration — it needs operational systems, capitalization, governance, liquidity, regulatory supervision, and public confidence.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of GN Savings and Loans and ordered the Bank of Ghana to restore its revoked licence and return assets to shareholders. Papa Kwesi Nduom's counsel argued that the BoG and High Court failed to follow appropriate regulatory procedures before revoking the licence seven years ago, overlooking that the institution had sufficient capital to continue operations.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Appeal unanimously restored the operating licence of GN Savings and Loans, quashing a High Court decision that upheld its revocation during the banking sector cleanup and ruling that the Bank of Ghana's decision to revoke the licence was unfair and unreasonable. Chairman Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom said the restoration marks a turning point and that Ghana is in a positive political environment capable of supporting business recovery.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Appeal has unanimously overturned a High Court decision and restored the operating licence of GN Savings and Loans Company Limited, which regulators had revoked. Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, Global Chairman of Groupe Nduom, expressed relief after what he described as seven very difficult years of legal and regulatory battle.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Court of Appeal has unanimously reversed a High Court ruling and restored the license of GN Savings and Loans, finding the regulatory revocation unfair and unreasonable. The company's legal representatives announced plans to enforce the judgment and compel the court-appointed receiver to return assets and management control to the original ownership.
21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Court of Appeal has unanimously overturned the Bank of Ghana's 2019 decision to revoke the operating licence of GN Savings and Loans Company Limited, ordering the receiver to return control of the institution's assets and operations to its shareholders. The ruling ends nearly seven years of litigation stemming from the 2017–2020 financial sector clean-up.
21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Court of Appeal unanimously quashed the High Court's decision upholding the Bank of Ghana's 2019 revocation of GN Savings and Loans Company Limited's license, finding the revocation unfair and unreasonable. The court ordered the receiver to return assets and control to the company's shareholders.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament resumes sitting on 21 May, marking the start of the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. Lawmakers are expected to deliberate on major bills and policy reforms across transport, energy, justice, security, and governance.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofreze Construction and Engineering Limited has petitioned National Security and the Minerals Commission over unlawful occupation of its licensed mining concession by illegal miners at Wasa Dadieso in the Western Region, which it says occurred about three weeks ago and caused environmental destruction.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →