The Supreme Court has denied investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ application for certiorari against Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong. Led by Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, the five-member panel upheld a previous ruling by the High Court, citinewsroom.com reports. Six years ago, the Accra High …
Read More »Court throws out Mantse’s case against Obrafour and Hammer, awards GH¢10,000 in damages
An Accra High Court has thrown out a copyright ownership case, brought before it by founder of the Chalewote Street Art Festival Mantse Aryeequaye, who sued rapper Obrafour and music producer Hammer for allegedly claiming sole ownership of the famous ‘killer Cut Blood’ phrase in the popular ‘Oye Ohene’ song. …
Read More »Court throws out Wontumi’s fresh charges against Afia Schwarzenegger
A Tema High Court has dismissed Chairman Wontumi’s latest charges filed against Afia Schwarzenegger. Not too long ago, the Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman dragged Afia Schwarzenegger to court for allegedly violating the terms of her release in a previous contempt case. However, after a first hearing of the case, it has been thrown …
Read More »Evil spirit – Shatta Wale throws subtle jab at Mona4Reall critics?
Amidst varying public reactions to the arrest and extradition of socialite Mona4Reall, Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale seems to have taken a subtle swipe at critics taking delight in the news. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) on Monday, May 15, 2023, announced the indictment of Ghanaian socialite Mona Faiz Montrage popularly known as Mona4Reall on …
Read More »Permanent Court of Arbitration throws out international arbitration against Ghana
The Permanent Court of Arbitration has, in a final award dated January 30, 2023, dismissed an investor-state arbitration instituted by Beijing Everyway Traffic & Lighting Tech. Co. Ltd. (the “Claimant”) against the Government of Ghana (“Respondent”) after upholding a preliminary objection by the Attorney-General acting as counsel for the Government …
Read More »Court throws out election petition against NPP MP for Sefwi Wiawso
The Member of Parliament for the Sefwi Wiawso constituency, Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, has won the election petition case against his eligibility as an elected MP over his alleged number of the vote cast. The Sefwi Wiawso High Court presided over by Justice Kwame Amoah has dismissed the petition and declared …
Read More »Court throws out Techiman South election petition, fines NDC GH¢100,000
A petition by the National Democratic Congress against the election of the Techiman South Member of Parliament, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has been dismissed by the Wenchi High Court. The court also awarded petitioners GH¢100,000 to be shared between the MP and the Electoral Commission, citinewsroom.com reports. The election petition …
Read More »Court throws out parliamentary election petition against Jomoro MP
The election petition that was filed by Joshua Emuah Kofie challenging the nationality of the Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Dorcas Toffey has been dismissed by the Sekondi high court. The court presided over by Justice Dr. Richmond Osei Hwere declared the MP eligible on grounds that she lost her …
Read More »Court throws out Aisha Huang’s bail request for 2nd time, adjourns case
An Accra Circuit Court has thrown out a bail application by lawyers for Aisha Huang and some 3 other Chinese Nationals for a second time. This follows their reappearance in court after an initial adjournment of the case on September 14, 2022. Aisha Huang and 3 others are in court …
Read More »Court throws out ‘youth leader’ of Nkonya Wurupong
The High Court in Hohoe in the Volta Region has thrown out one Nana Obiri Kwadjo who is said to be parading himself as the Youth Leader (Nnyasubi Owie) of the Nkonya Wurupong traditional area. Nana Obiri Kwadjo, whose authority is being challenged filed a Counterclaim after Nana Komla Akploah …
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