Ghana launches Constitution review committee as legal overhaul moves forward
Attorney-General inaugurates 11-member panel to implement constitutional reforms, chaired by former AG Marietta Brew.
Godfred Dame Challenges Court Decision to Hold Criminal Trials During Legal Vacation
Former Attorney-General Godfred Dame contests scheduling of criminal proceedings during Ghana's judicial recess period.
NPP Demands Independent AKSA Investigation as US Court Convicts Goldman Sachs Employee in Energy Deal Scandal
Opposition calls for credible probe into Ghana side of AKSA deal following Asante Berko's US bribery conviction.
NDC defends AG's independence in AKSA energy probe as NPP questions credibility
The NDC has dismissed opposition claims that Attorney General Dominic Ayine cannot fairly investigate bribery allegations in the AKSA Energy deal.
Attorney-General drops bid to block ex-MASLOC chief's release from prison
Ghana's top law officer has withdrawn a Court of Appeal application seeking to prevent the release of former MASLOC CEO Christine Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu.
Deputy AG Dismisses Fatigue Excuse: Courts Remain Open During Legal Vacation, Adjournments Available
Ghana's Deputy Attorney-General rebuts claims that legal vacation exempts lawyers from court appearances, affirming adjournment procedures exist.
Attorney General's Sedina Tamakloe Appeal Unlikely to Succeed, Says Governance Expert
Legal analyst Bentil questions the viability of the Attorney General's appeal in the high-profile Sedina Tamakloe case.
State challenges Tamakloe acquittal, rushes Supreme Court appeal
Ghana's Attorney General orders immediate Supreme Court appeal after Court of Appeal overturned MASLOC CEO's conviction on 78 counts.
Supreme Court clarifies OSP prosecutorial limits: AG retains ultimate authority over corruption cases
Ghana's Supreme Court has ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor operates under Attorney-General oversight, settling constitutional questions about anti-corruption powers.
Attorney-General Seeks to Block Appeal Court's Acquittal of Sedina Attionu with Stay of Execution
Ghana's Attorney-General has filed a stay of execution against an Appeal Court ruling that acquitted businesswoman Sedina Attionu of criminal charges.
Supreme Court Ruling Establishes Attorney-General's Control Over Special Prosecutor Cases
Ghana's Supreme Court has affirmed the Attorney-General's authority to discontinue prosecutions brought by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, creating a constitutional check on the anti-corruption agency.
Supreme Court confirms OSP's prosecutorial powers, but Attorney-General retains override authority
Ghana's apex court unanimously upholds the constitutional validity of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, while preserving the Attorney-General's power to halt prosecutions.