Alhassan Aboagye
Protests at U.S. Embassy Unlikely to Affect Ofori-Atta Deportation Case — UG Law Professor
According to him, the demonstration does not establish any basis for a claim of political persecution under U.S. immigration law
Ofori-Atta in the U.S. Immigration Court: What the Legal Proceedings Mean
Ofori-Atta, who served as Ghana’s Minister of Finance for nearly eight years, has in recent months become the subject of…
What Happens After a Surcharge? The Legal Fallout from the Agenda 111 Audit
The power to disallow and surcharge is anchored in article 187(7)(b) of the 1992 Constitution. Under this provision, the Auditor-General…
Cross-Border Income and Double Taxation: A Practical Guide Under Ghana’s Tax Regime
Globalisation has made it increasingly easy for individuals and businesses to operate across borders. Contractors, consultants, digital entrepreneurs, and multinational…
“Ken Ofori-Atta’s U.S. Visa Was Revoked”: What Could Be the Possible Reasons?
Former Ghana Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s U.S. visa was revoked in mid-2025, requiring him to leave by November 29, 2025;…
Registrar of Companies Declares Bearer Shares Unlawful, Warns of Sanctions
Ghana’s Registrar of Companies has banned bearer shares, warning companies of sanctions under Act 992, reinforcing transparency, beneficial ownership disclosure,…
Reforming Ghana’s Public Finances: Key Proposals by the Constitutional Review Committee
Ghana’s Constitutional Review Committee proposes public finance reforms to curb fiscal indiscipline, including treating tax exemptions as spending, limiting earmarked…
Understanding Mediation in Ghana: Lessons from the Bawku Conflict and the Search for Peace
Bawku mediation highlights Ghana’s legal framework: voluntary, party-driven, and non-binding unless a signed agreement exists, offering a pathway to peace,…
Justice Delayed, Justice Restored? The Law on Compensation After a Wrongful Conviction
William Baah’s acquittal highlights Ghana’s wrongful conviction laws: compensation is discretionary, reserved for serious miscarriages of justice, balancing redress with…
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…