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Kevin Okyere

Also known as: Mr. Okyere · Mr Okyere · Mr Kevin Okyere

Kevin Okyere — businessman and Chief Executive of Springfield Exploration and Production, involved in defamation lawsuit against The Herald newspaper.

2026-04-292026-08-23

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  1. June 2026
  2. Business & Financial Times

    The Managing Editor of The Herald newspaper, Larry Dogbe, has been sentenced to seven days’ imprisonment for contempt of court after an Accra High Court found that he breached an injunction restricting publications relating to businessman Kevin Okyere.

    Herald Managing Editor Larry Dogbe jailed seven days for contempt
  3. Joy Online

    He has subsequently been sentenced to seven days in prison over the newspaper’s publication of a case involving Kevin Okyere and Petraco SA.

    Editor of Herald Newspaper Larry Dogbey jailed 7 days for contempt
  4. April 2026
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Statements made by Kevin Okyere and Igho Sanomi to UK investigators were read out in Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.

    Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister
  6. Joy Online

    Statements made by Kevin Okyere and Igho Sanomi to UK investigators were read out in Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.

    Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister

Monday 20 July

  1. Herald editor granted bail pending appeal in contempt case

    An Accra High Court granted bail pending appeal to Herald newspaper editor Larry Alans-Dogbey following his conviction for contempt of court. The court ordered him to remain on bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties, pending the determination of his appeal.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Herald Publisher Appeals Contempt Conviction and Prison Sentence

    Larry Alans-Dogbey, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Herald, has appealed his conviction and seven-day prison sentence for contempt of court handed down by the High Court on June 25, 2026. His lawyers argue the interlocutory injunction that led to the conviction was an unlawful prior restraint on freedom of expression and was vague and ambiguous.

    8 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 6 July

  1. Herald editor appeals seven-day contempt conviction, jail sentence

    Managing Editor Larry Alans-Dogbey of The Herald has appealed his June 2026 High Court conviction and seven-day prison sentence for contempt of court, arguing that an interlocutory injunction barring publications amounted to unconstitutional prior restraint on freedom of expression.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 28 June

  1. Rising defamation suits threaten investigative journalism in Ghana

    The Ghana Journalists Association warns that a rising tide of defamation lawsuits is forcing journalists out of reporting and into courtrooms, with over 15 cases currently pending against journalists and media houses. The GJA General Secretary cited the financial burden of litigation as a significant deterrent that undermines journalism's core function of holding power to account.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 27 June

  1. Larry Dogbe has 10 days to file appeal or return to custody

    The Managing Editor of The Herald, Larry Dogbe, has been granted conditional 10-day bail following an ex parte application to stay his custodial sentence. PRINPAG President David Tamakloe warned that if Dogbe does not file a substantive appeal on notice within the 10-day window, he will be returned to prison.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. Herald editor Dogbey convicted, jailed, and granted bail for contempt

    Journalist Larry Alans Dogbey, editor of The Herald, was convicted of contempt of court by an Accra High Court and sentenced to seven days' imprisonment for breaching an interlocutory injunction issued June 11 barring publication on a dispute between businessman Kevin Okyere and Swiss commodities firm Petraco SA; he has since been granted bail. Dogbey argued he had not been served notice of the order, but Justice Isaac Addo ruled he had acted in "willful, contumacious and flagrant disregard" of the court's authority.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. High Court issues contempt judgment in defamation case

    A High Court in Accra has delivered a judgment in a contempt case involving Kevin Okyere's defamation lawsuit against Larry Alans Dogbe and others over allegedly defamatory statements published in The Herald newspaper and website, following an interlocutory injunction granted in June 2025 that restrained further publications.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Herald editor Larry Dogbey sentenced to seven days in prison

    An Accra High Court found Herald editor Larry Dogbey guilty of contempt of court over the newspaper's publication of a case involving Kevin Okyere and Petraco SA, resulting in a seven-day prison sentence delivered by Justice Isaac Addo on June 25.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Journalist Larry Dogbey jailed for contempt; GJA seeks legal advice

    The Ghana Journalists Association has expressed concern over the conviction and seven-day jail sentence handed to Larry Alans Dogbey, Managing Editor of The Herald, for contempt of court in connection with a publication about a legal dispute. The GJA said it is seeking legal guidance to determine its response and called on media practitioners and the public to remain calm while legal processes continue.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Herald managing editor convicted of contempt, sentenced to one week prison

    Managing Editor of The Herald Larry Alans Dogbey was convicted of contempt and sentenced to one week in prison. A legal commentator argues that court filings show the bench had little choice but to uphold the contempt application against him.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Herald managing editor jailed seven days for court order breach

    The Managing Editor of The Herald newspaper, Larry Dogbe, has been sentenced to seven days' imprisonment for contempt of court after breaching an Accra High Court injunction that restricted publications relating to businessman Kevin Okyere, Chief Executive of Springfield Exploration and Production.

    25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  4. Herald editor Larry Dogbey jailed seven days for contempt

    The Editor of The Herald newspaper, Larry Dogbey, has been convicted and sentenced to seven days in prison by an Accra High Court over the newspaper's publication of a case involving Kevin Okyere and Petraco SA. According to Dogbey, The Herald reported only on a petition submitted by the multinational company to state institutions including the CID, EOCO, GIPC, and the Attorney-General's Department.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Oil executives deny bribing former Nigerian minister in UK court

    Two oil industry insiders have denied paying bribes to former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke in statements read to Southwark Crown Court. Alison-Madueke is accused of accepting bribes and conspiracy to commit bribery, which she denies, claiming costs incurred during official duties were later repaid.

    30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Oil executives deny bribing former Nigerian minister

    Two oil executives have denied paying bribes to former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, telling UK investigators they either helped her with purchases that were later repaid or obtained items on her behalf due to currency difficulties. Alison-Madueke faces five counts of accepting bribes and a conspiracy charge, which she denies.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

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