Also known as: Prof. Appiagyei-Atua · Prof Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua · Professor Appiagyei-Atua · Prof Appiagyei-Atua · Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua · Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua
Professor of International Law and Human Rights at University of Ghana who has challenged mining directives and addressed academic freedom concerns.
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Professor of International Law at the University of Ghana, Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, says the reported arrest of the Asante Akyem North MP, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, in the Netherlands suggests that there are likely underlying legal charges supporting the detention. …
Asante Akyem North MP’s arrest in Netherlands suggests existence of underlying charges against him – Appiagyei-AtuaA University of Ghana law professor has urged President Mahama to publicly clarify his administration's position on illegal mining and demand that Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi retract controversial remarks on galamsey, arguing that failure to disavow them could be interpreted as government acceptance or support.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
A University of Ghana law professor has urged President Mahama to publicly clarify his administration's position on illegal mining and demand that Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi retract controversial remarks on galamsey, arguing that failure to disavow them could be interpreted as government acceptance or support.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Prof Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua has challenged a mining directive that would permit unlicensed miners to operate in certain locations while awaiting registration, arguing it reverses legal requirements by allowing mining before licensing—a practice he says violates the Minerals and Mining Act 2006 and constitutes an instruction to permit a crime carrying a mandatory 15-year sentence.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Appiagyei-Atua has warned that officials directing unlicensed mining be allowed could face liability for abetting a criminal offence, conflicting with Ghana's Minerals and Mining Act, 2006, which requires mineral rights and licences before mining can take place.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua has argued that allowing unlicensed miners to operate while pending registration breaches Ghana's mining laws, citing the Minerals and Mining Act's requirement for a mineral right and licence before mining. He contends that mining without a licence is a crime subject to fines and prison terms of 15 to 25 years, and that administrative assurances cannot override statutory licensing requirements.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, a Professor of International Law and Human Rights at the University of Ghana, has emphasized that students' academic freedom is central to strengthening democratic practices in Africa. He argued that academic freedom can be undermined by university management, academics, and students themselves, and that internal university structures can limit students' meaningful participation in institutional governance and decision-making.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Heritage Christian University has launched a Bachelor of Laws programme through its new School of Law, emphasizing practical legal training, advocacy, ethics, and skills development alongside academic education.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that the Constitution protects citizens from being coerced into participating in clean-up exercises announced by government, and criticizes public discourse for attacking legal experts who defend this constitutional principle rather than engaging in informed debate.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sexual harassment has emerged as the most significant threat to academic freedom in Ghana's tertiary institutions, according to the 2025 Africa Academic Freedom Monitoring Report by the African Coalition for Academic Freedom. The report assessed 30 African countries and found a negative violation score of 72 out of 100, with Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua noting that female students particularly face harassment from academics demanding favours in exchange for marks, though most victims do not report incidents.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A University of Ghana law professor states that former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu has available legal options within Ghana's domestic system despite her extradition from the United States, including potential appeals to challenge her conviction or sentence and questions about the constitutionality of trial in absentia.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A University of Ghana law professor has described the extradition of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu as demonstrating effective international cooperation between Ghana and the United States in combating corruption and financial crimes, noting that extradition treaties ensure individuals cannot evade justice by fleeing across borders.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Professor of International Law at the University of Ghana says the arrest of Asante Akyem North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong in the Netherlands, linked to a U.S. arrest warrant, suggests underlying legal charges supporting his detention. He argues that international arrest and extradition processes are not carried out without legal basis, and that detention typically indicates prior charges or an ongoing judicial process in the requesting jurisdiction.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →