Office of the Attorney General

Government office that prosecutes cases including illegal mining, fraud, and financial crimes, recently implementing justice sector reforms.

2026-05-062026-08-24

In coverage

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May 2026
7 MayJoy Online
… The couple, together with other accused persons, were re-arrested shortly after the Office of the Attorney General dropped all charges against them, citing fresh evidence. …
Attorney-General’s office refutes allegations of denial of counsel in Hanan Abdul-Wahab case
6 MayJoy Online
Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has criticised what he describes as “strange conduct” by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Office of the Attorney General over the alleged denial of access to his clients, the former Chief Executive Officer of the N …
Dame describes EOCO conduct as ‘strange’ over detention of Ex-Buffer Stock CEO and wife
6 MayJoy Online
… The couple, together with other accused persons, were re-arrested shortly after the Office of the Attorney General dropped all charges against them, citing fresh evidence. …
We’ve been denied access to re-arrested Buffer Stock ex-CEO and wife – Godfred Dame

Politics

Former Deputy AG challenges Deputy AG's claim on Atta Akyea letter

The News

Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah questioned the basis of the Deputy Attorney General's claim that Samuel Atta Akyea had not formally written to the court to explain his absence during legal vacation. Tuah-Yeboah said that under proper practice, a lawyer communicates inability to attend court to the judge through the court's registrar, and questioned how the Deputy AG could know whether the registrar received such a letter.

12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

Former Deputy AG challenges Deputy AG's claim on Atta Akyea letter
Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah questioned the basis of the Deputy Attorney General's claim that Samuel Atta Akyea had not formally written to the court to explain his absence during legal vacation. Tuah-Yeboah said that under proper practice, a lawyer communicates inability to attend court to the judge through the court's registrar, and questioned how the Deputy AG could know whether the registrar received such a letter.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

GHAMRO to distribute highest digital royalties with transparency
Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) will begin its first royalty distribution of 2026 on July 27, introducing twice-yearly distributions and personalised statements showing which quarters generated each beneficiary's earnings, addressing long-standing transparency concerns in Ghana's music royalty system.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

NPP chairman requests Supreme Court interpretation of mining law
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has asked the High Court in Accra to refer provisions of the Minerals and Mining Act to the Supreme Court for interpretation. He faces charges of leasing his mining concession at Samreboi in the Western Region contrary to the Act, and his counsel argues that a key provision (Section 14(1) of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006) is legally vague, overbroad and unconstitutional.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 9 July

Deputy Interior Minister urges drug law implementation
Ghana's Deputy Minister for the Interior has called for the urgent passage of a Legislative Instrument to operationalise the Narcotics Control Commission Act 2020, saying the country must move beyond policy commitments to treat drug use as a public health and human rights issue rather than a criminal matter.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

German-backed four-year justice project concludes with Ghana sector reforms
A four-year collaboration between German Development Cooperation and Ghana's justice sector has concluded with reforms aimed at expanding access to justice, strengthening legal institutions, and improving public access to legal information. The Promotion of the Rule of Law and the Judiciary in Africa (PRoLA) project, implemented by GIZ in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice, involved government institutions, the judiciary, legal practitioners, civil society organisations and development partners across Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Tanzania, and Ghana.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

Attorney General opposes delay in Wontumi illegal mining trial
The Attorney General's Office has opposed a request to postpone judgment in the criminal trial of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) over alleged illegal mining at Samreboi. The prosecution argues that the accused had continuous legal representation and that his lawyer's withdrawal was voluntary, so the application to delay lacks merit.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

AG files additional disclosures in NSA director trial
The Attorney General has filed more disclosures and witness statements in the trial of former National Service Authority Executive Director Osei Assibey Antwi, who faces charges including stealing and money laundering. The trial judge adjourned the case to June 29 for case management, and the defence has applied to unfreeze the accused's accounts.
17 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 9 June

Former Deputy AG praises extradition of MASLOC fraud case defendant
Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has welcomed the extradition of Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu, former CEO of the now-defunct MASLOC, from the United States to Ghana to face sentencing following her conviction in a fraud case. Tuah-Yeboah commended both U.S. authorities and Ghana's Office of the Attorney General for their roles in securing her return.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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 →
Attorney General refiled charges against NAFCO ex-CEO over GH¢62.6m loss
The Attorney General has filed 20 new charges against former NAFCO Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife for allegedly stealing and causing financial loss to the state totalling GH¢62.6 million, after the couple were discharged in May 2026 and new evidence was discovered. The charges include defrauding by false pretences, stealing, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 7 May

Attorney-General's office denies counsel-denial claim in Hanan case
The Deputy Attorney-General has rejected allegations by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame that Abdul-Wahab Hanan, a former CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, was denied access to legal counsel following his re-arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office. Justice Srem Sai described the claims as baseless and accused Dame of circumventing established legal procedures by engaging the media rather than addressing the matter directly with EOCO officials.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

Former AG criticises EOCO over re-arrested ex-Buffer Stock CEO
Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has criticised what he calls "strange conduct" by EOCO and the Office of the Attorney General after the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, Abdul-Wahab Hanan, and his wife were re-arrested shortly after charges against them were discontinued, with their legal team denied access for over 24 hours.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
EOCO denies lawyers access to re-arrested Buffer Stock ex-CEO
The former CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company and his wife were re-arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) shortly after the Attorney General dropped charges against them, but their lawyers say they have been denied access to their clients more than 24 hours later. The ex-CEO reportedly fell ill during custody and received medical attention but remains in EOCO custody without legal access.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →