Also known as: Mr Tsikata · Mr. Tsikata · Venerable Tsatsu Tsikata · Mr Tsatsu Tsikata · Lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata
Lawyer who has served as counsel in election-related cases and commented on NDC founding principles and reparations for displaced voters.
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The Chronicle
… He also cited the case of Tsatsu Tsikata, who was convicted and imprisoned but later acquitted and discharged on appeal. …
No One Is Above The Law …Council Of State Member Jabs Rev. Kusi BoatengThe Chronicle
… Kufuor sat alone in his office and created an illegal Fast Track High Court and used it to jail the following ministers who worked under Jerry John Rawlings who he so much hated and even attempted to destroy his NDC party but failed woefully; (1) Lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata was illegal …
Feature: Are Public Tribunals ‘Kangaroo Courts’ As Perceived By Afenyo-Markin?Joy Online
… Cola Holdings and the Receiver were represented in the injunction application by Tsatsu Tsikata and Tata Kosi Foliba, while Mr Bediako was represented by Bobby Banson.
Cheddar’s application thrown out, High Court awards GH¢20,000 costs against him in Cola Holdings caseJoy Online
… Among the mourners were Mr Nangolo Mbumba, former President of Namibia; Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs; Madam Betty Mould-Iddrisu, former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice; Mr Tsatsu Tsikata, legal practitioner and former Chief Executive Officer …
Requiem Mass held for Ambassador GbehoJoy Online
… Court records show that Tsatsu Tsikata and Tata Kosi Foliba represented Cola Holdings and the Receiver, while Bobby Banson and Isaac Akerefie-Mensah appeared for Kensington Residential Partners 1 Limited. …
High Court grants police assistance order for Receiver to take possession of Cheddar’s No. 1 Oxford Street HotelThe Chronicle
… The Minority drew parallels with the trial of former Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Chief Executive Tsatsu Tsikata, arguing that the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which had fiercely criticised the handling of that case for years, could not now remain silent over simil …
Minority Declares Wontumi ‘Political Prisoner’Joy Online
… Denial of counsel, comparison with Tsatsu Tsikata case A primary grievance raised by the Minority is the trial court’s decision to deliver judgment in the absence of Wontumi’s lead counsel, who had formally notified the court of a pre-existing professional commitment outside the …
Minority challenges High Court ruling against WontumiJoy Online
… Delivering a keynote address alongside Tsatsu Tsikata and former National Security Minister Kofi Totobi Quakyi, Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (Ghana Investment Promotion Centre), Hon. …
Rawlings legacy demands institutional discipline, not symbolism — Opong-FosuJoy Online
Ghanaian lawyer and academic Tsatsu Tsikata has said the overwhelming rejection of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the December 2024 general elections is clear evidence that the principles on which the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was founded continue to resonate with Ghan …
NPP’s 2024 defeat proves NDC’s founding ideals still matter to Ghanaians — Tsatsu TsikataThe Chronicle
… Sure, and that was why he was on the neck of Kwame Peprah, Seclormey, and Tsatsu Tsikata as Attorney General during the Presidency of illustrious Kufuor in the 2000’s. …
Feature: Ofori-Atta Escaping Accountability?Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, a Council of State member for Ashanti Region, has stated that no one is above the law and that friendship with political leaders cannot shield anyone from accountability, responding to Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng's comments about being willing to return to prison rather than abandon his friendship with former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, a Council of State member for Ashanti Region, has stated that no one is above the law and that friendship with political leaders cannot shield anyone from accountability, responding to Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng's comments about being willing to return to prison rather than abandon his friendship with former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The article argues that public tribunals, contrary to criticism from figures like Afenyo-Markin, delivered justice under the PNDC government by successfully prosecuting and jailing corrupt high-ranking politicians, and defends their establishment against claims of unfairness.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's High Court dismissed businessman Nana Kwame Bediako's (alias Cheddar) application to restrain enforcement of a $14.9 million English High Court judgment by Cola Holdings Limited, and awarded costs of GH¢20,000 against him. The judgment, registered in Ghana in May 2025, stems from a Deed of Indemnity related to a loan repayment obligation.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Catholic faithful and state dignitaries paid tribute to the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho at a pre-burial service and Requiem Mass at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra. Church leaders and government officials praised his exemplary diplomatic service and commitment to integrity.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commercial Division of the High Court in Accra granted a warrant of police assistance to Cola Holdings Limited and its Receiver to take possession of No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel in Osu after the court found they had been unable to obtain possession peacefully. The order was issued by Justice Samuel Faraday Johnson on July 21, dismissing opposition from Kensington Residential Partners 1 Limited.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Parliamentary Minority has declared NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Wontumi) a "political prisoner" following his High Court conviction, alleging selective justice and constitutional breaches, including that judgment was delivered in the absence of his lead counsel. The Minority vowed to use parliamentary and constitutional avenues to challenge the verdict while stating it supports prosecution of illegal mining and does not seek immunity based on political affiliation.
21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has objected to the 20-year prison sentence handed down to NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) on two counts under the Minerals and Mining Act, alleging procedural irregularities including denial of counsel and selective prosecution, and vowing to appeal to higher courts.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Political leaders and party cadres gathered in Accra on June 22, 2026, to commemorate the 79th birthday of late former President Jerry John Rawlings. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, argued that the Rawlings legacy should be viewed as a call for continuous institutional reform and strengthening public institutions rather than symbolic remembrance.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata said the NPP's decisive rejection in the December 2024 elections proves that the NDC's founding principles remain important to Ghanaians, while cautioning the NDC against complacency and urging reflection on the party's future direction and value proposition.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece reflects on ex-Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's successful legal challenge to US immigration charges, noting that while he has achieved judicial success with counsel Minka-Premo, his case carries broader political, moral, and sociological implications beyond the courtroom.
19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Democratic Congress will hold commemorative activities on June 22, 2026, to mark what would have been founder and former President Jerry John Rawlings' 79th birthday, including renaming the party's national headquarters after him and unveiling a bust in his honour at a ceremony led by President John Dramani Mahama.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress will honour founder Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings on what would have been his 79th birthday on June 22, 2026, with the official naming of the party's national headquarters after him and the unveiling of his bust. Events themed "From Revolution to Fourth Republic: The Rawlings Legacy" will feature addresses by President John Dramani Mahama and speakers including Tsatsu Tsikata at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition Richard Gyan-Mensah, representing the Energy Minister at the West Africa Gas Summit 2026 in Accra, reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to leveraging natural gas as a transition fuel to support energy security, industrial growth, and regional cooperation.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior energy officials and industry leaders at the West Africa Gas Summit in Accra have called for collective action to integrate infrastructure and develop sound policy to transform Africa's natural gas resources into economic value, citing the West African Gas Pipeline project as a model for regional cooperation.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 2026 West Africa Gas Summit in Accra, officials and industry leaders said regional gas integration requires stronger commercial frameworks and private investment to lower energy costs and support industrialisation across West Africa. The West African Gas Pipeline, which transports gas from Nigeria to Ghana, Togo and Benin, demonstrates successful regional cooperation that could be expanded further.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
West African countries are pursuing deeper regional integration and expanded cross-border gas infrastructure to strengthen energy security and lower electricity generation costs. Ghana's Deputy Minister for Energy noted that gas accounts for about 80 percent of Ghana's power generation fuel mix, and cited the West African Gas Pipeline as a successful example of regional collaboration.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A legal scholar and commentary on Ghana's justice system notes persistent court delays and systemic failures despite widespread recognition of problems by prominent lawyers and legal experts. The article illustrates how delayed justice affects ordinary Ghanaians—market vendors in land disputes, unafforded youth, and accused persons awaiting trial.
25 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Government Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has accused the Ghana Bar Association of political bias and hypocrisy, claiming the NDC has suffered greater judicial hostility than any other party while the NPP has benefited from favourable judicial outcomes since 2001.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court has dismissed Ecobank Ghana's application to set aside an earlier ruling in favour of Daniel Ofori. The court confirmed that Ofori is entitled to monthly compounded interest at 30 per cent from June 2, 2008, to July 25, 2018, with post-judgment interest accruing at 13.5 per cent until full payment, and awarded GH¢50,000 in costs in his favour.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has said he maintains professional boundaries when appearing before judges who were once his students, focusing on respect for their judicial role rather than past relationships. He noted that he has felt proud of court decisions even when rulings went against him, if the judicial reasoning was sound.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal veteran Tsatsu Tsikata says he deliberately downplays his history as a former lecturer to judges he now appears before in court, emphasizing that courtroom roles must take precedence over past academic relationships.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has explained that although he once aspired to become a judge, he shifted focus toward using law for national development, particularly in Ghana's natural resources management. His professional evolution, especially during his time at the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, led him to see broader applications of legal expertise beyond courtroom adjudication.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has warned that the exclusion of over 17,000 voters from the Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi areas in the 2020 parliamentary elections represents a grave threat to Ghana's constitutional practice and democratic stability. He stressed that the disenfranchisement deprived the communities of parliamentary representation and access to development resources, and warned that such exclusions risk undermining the republic if they occur in multiple areas.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal expert Tsatsu Tsikata has warned that systemic exclusion, as exemplified by the SALL case, risks eroding the state's legitimacy and blurring the line between lawful governance and lawlessness. He argues that SALL residents are owed compensation and reparation for being denied parliamentary representation in the 2020 elections, and describes the situation as a constitutional threat to the Republic.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has called for reparations for residents of the Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi traditional areas, who were unable to vote in the 2020 parliamentary election after being moved to the Oti Region without being assigned a constituency. Tsikata, who served as counsel for the petitioners, argues they should be compensated for the representation and Common Fund access they lost during the four-year period.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →