Tag Archives: LAWYER

Why lawyer behind SC case on Deputy Speakers has apologized to Mahama

Justice Abdulai, the private legal practitioner and law lecturer who petitioned the Supreme Court over the voting rights of the Deputy Speakers of Parliament has apologized to former President John Dramani Mahama. Abdulai’s apology is linked to what he said was a purported twist on comments he made about Mahama’s …

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Shatta Wale’s lawyer rejects police withdrawal of charge sheet

Defence Counsel for Charles Nii Armah Mensah aka Shatta Wale, Mr Jerry Avenorgbo has rejected moves by the police to withdraw the charges against the musician for publishing false news. He contended the police was not empowered to withdraw the charges and that they should justify their actions before the …

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Rebecca Akufo-Addo can sue my client for defamation – Bobie’s lawyer

Edudzi Kudzo Tamekloe, lawyer for journalist Kwabena Bobie Ansah has stressed the needlessness of the state’s decision to pursue criminal prosecution against the Accra FM presenter. Tamekloe in an interview with Accra-based Citi FM on February 11 submitted that the case in which the journalist had made allegations bordering on …

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Family and lawyer have had access to Barker-Vormawor – Police

The Ghana Police Service on Saturday, February 12, 2022, dismissed a report that detained #FixTheCountry activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, cannot be found despite confirmation of his arrest by Police. A statement posted on their social media handles reiterated that he was in the custody of the Tema Regional Command. “In line …

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Sekondi-Takoradi MCE could spend 3 years in jail if found guilty – Lawyer

Private legal practitioner, lawyer Kofi Bekai has explained that if found guilty, the suspended Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Abdul-Mumin Issah could be jailed for three maximum years. Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem, the lawyer said the MCE’s behaviour amounts to a misdemeanour, and the maximum years stated in the law …

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Drama in court in former IGP vs Kweku Annan’s case

There was drama at the High Court-General Jurisdiction 8 when Justice Ekow Baiden in open court told lawyers for former Inspector General of Police (IGP) David Asante-Apeatu that they should slow down with their application for judgment in default of defence because “they do not know the people they are …

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Akuapem Poloo’s jail term harsh but we’ll not appeal – Lawyer

Lawyer of actress finds sentence harsh Akuapem Poloo to serve 82 days in jail Court dismisses Akuapem Poloo‘s appeal Lawyer of actress Akuapem Poloo has labelled the judgement of the court ‘harsh’. Regardless, the lawyer said his client will not file for an appeal of the Wednesday, December 1, 2021 judgement. “I don’t intend …

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The 15 renowned academics, lawyers who want the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill rejected by parliament

• Renowned activists and academics want Parliament to reject ‘undemocratic’ anti-LGBTQ+ Bill • They have described the bill as a violation of key fundamental human freedoms • The group also claim the bill is a threat to the Ghanaian family unit and family values Fifteen renowned legal, academic and civil …

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Owusu Bempah’s lawyer warns him to lie low

• Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah must avoid the media as his case in court is heard • His lawyer, Gary Nimako, wants all followers to also follow suit • Nimako has also dismissed reports of government complicity in Owusu Bempah’s predicaments Lawyer for controversial preacher, Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah, has advised his …

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You are harming my client’s case – Owusu Bempah’s lawyer cautions Sammy Gyamfi

Gary Nimako, the legal representative of Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah, has urged persons attempting to infuse partisan politics into issues surrounding his arrest to desist. Gary Nimako is disturbed by the political angle being attached to the issue and has cautioned those involved to refrain from that path. Speaking on …

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