Alhassan Aboagye
Trial Without the Accused? The Republic v Ken Ofori-Atta & 7 Others Explained
Former Finance Minister Ofori-Atta faces 78 charges while abroad. Ghanaian law allows trial in absentia if duly notified and absence…
Inside ECOWAS Court’s Ruling: The Urgency Test That Sank the Former Chief Justice’s Interim Bid
The ECOWAS Court rejected the former Chief Justice’s urgent bid, citing delayed action, but upheld jurisdiction. Her main human rights…
ChatGPT’s Legal Advice Update: A Global Tech Shift with Ghanaian Echoes
OpenAI’s 2025 policy restricts ChatGPT from giving personalized legal advice, highlighting the distinction between information and professional counsel, reflecting Ghana’s…
Seventy Years For Ataa Ayi; How Far Should a Judge Go? The Law and Logic of Sentencing in Ghana
Ghanaian sentencing balances judicial discretion with legal limits, blending retributive and utilitarian principles, ensuring punishment serves justice, not personal fear,…
A Petition in Motion: The Law and Limits of Removing Ghana’s Special Prosecutor
A civil society group, the Coalition for Integrity in Governance-Ghana, has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to remove Mr.…
“We are Moulding Character”: The Legal Debate Over Hair and Discipline in Ghana’s Schools
For years, Ghana’s pre-tertiary schools have maintained strict grooming rules. Moustaches, sideburns, beards and whiskers are forbidden, and students must…
Faces of Justice: Human Rights Questions in the SML–OSP Showdown
Two SML officials have sued the OSP, claiming their rights to dignity and privacy were violated during investigations, raising constitutional…
Justice Has a Price: The Real Economics Behind Ghana’s Legal Practice
Ghana’s legal fees follow a structured GBA Scale ensuring fairness, but access remains uneven. Most lawyers cluster in cities, leaving…
Too Many Lawyers, or Just in the Wrong Places After All?
Ghana’s growing number of lawyers sparks debate, not about oversupply, but unequal distribution. Many cluster in cities, leaving rural areas…
Digital Assets: The New Frontier and Ghana’s Legal Dilemma
Digital assets and smart contracts challenge Ghana’s legal framework, lacking regulation, consumer protection, and clear property classification, requiring balanced laws…
Declaring an Emergency in Ghana: Law, Politics, and the Galamsey Threat
Here’s a 25-word summary of the piece: Ghana’s galamsey crisis poisons rivers, destroys farms, and threatens livelihoods, yet governments hesitate…
Forced Returns or Legal Breach? Ghana and U.S. Deportation Policies
Ghana’s deal to admit U.S. deportees sparks controversy, raising constitutional, ECOWAS, and refugee law concerns, with critics warning it risks…
Sacked Without Cause? Here’s What the Law Says You Deserve
When an employee is wrongfully dismissed, the courts can step in, clarifying the compensation they deserve. The Supreme Court in…
Leases and the Law: Implied Duties of Landlords Under Ghana’s Land Act
Land disputes are widespread in Ghana. Thankfully, the Land Act, 2020 safeguards lessees through four implied landlord duties. This article…
Sue or Forever Hold Your Peace: 10 Legal Claims You’ll Lose if You Wait Too Long
Many people think they can go to court whenever they’ve been wronged. But in Ghana, the law sets deadlines. If…