Legal Insights
Ghana’s Development Depends on Institutions That are Modern, Responsive, and Trusted
GRA Commissioner-General outlines reforms to build a modern, transparent, and taxpayer-friendly system driven by ITAS, trust, digital transformation, and shared…
Lawyers Petition Chief Justice Over Vacation Criminal Trials
The dispute concerns the Chief Justice's directive authorising certain High Court judges to continue hearing selected criminal matters during the legal vacation
Court of Appeal Clarifies Law on Breach of Promise to Marry and Property Rights in Failed Relationships
The Court of Appeal has delivered judgment clarifying Ghanaian law on breach of promise to marry, gifts made during intimate relationships, and the property rights of unmarried couples following the…
Tax Clearance Certificate Explained: What It Is, Why It Matters and How to Get One
The certificate demonstrates that a taxpayer is in good standing with the tax authority or is meeting their obligations under an approved payment arrangement
The Statutory Penalties for Operating an Unregistered Business Name in Ghana
Choosing the perfect business name is an exciting milestone, but many entrepreneurs overlook a crucial legal requirement when they neglect to register it.
Good Enough to Support Economy, but Not Good Enough to Cast a Ballot? The Irony of Ghana-Diaspora ‘Bromance’
Ghana's diaspora sends $7.8bn yearly, stabilizing the cedi and outpacing FDI, yet remains barred from voting and holding office. Government courts their cash via "17th Region" branding and diaspora bonds…
EOCO Secures Court Order to Freeze Bank Accounts and Properties of Dennis Miracles Aboagye
The preservation order restrains any transactions involving the identified bank accounts and prohibits the sale, transfer, mortgage or disposal of the affected properties until further orders of the court.
Why the Lack of Ministerial Sign-off Challenges Mineral Right Assignment Claims in Wontumi’s Case
ACEP Executive Director Benjamin Boakye argues the Akonta Mining judgment risks misinterpreting Ghana's mining law by treating operational misconduct as mineral rights assignment without ministerial approval, potentially creating legal uncertainty,…
ACEP Boss Fears Wontumi’s Judgement Could Reconfigure Ghana’s Mining Laws, Setting Courts Over Regulators
ACEP Executive Director Benjamin Boakye warns the Akonta Mining judgment could unintentionally reshape Ghana's mining laws by elevating courts over regulators, potentially weakening regulatory oversight, deterring investment and undermining legal…
Government Outlines Roadmap for Constitutional Amendment
Draft amendment bills expected by October 2026; referendum planned alongside 2027 District Assembly Elections
Government Backs Five-year Presidential Term, Elected DCEs and Major Constitutional Reforms
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, announced the Government's position on the Committee’s final recommendations at a press briefing
