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THE DEFICIENCY OF CONFESSION STATEMENTS IN GHANAIAN COURTS; AN URGENT CALL FOR MANDATORY VIDEO-RECORDED CAUTIONED STATEMENTS.

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By Her Honour Judge Sedinam Awo Kwadam (Mrs.), Circuit Court 7 Accra, Ghana. 28th March, 2025. ABSTRACT Confession statements hold significant evidentiary weight in Ghanaian criminal trials, often influencing case outcomes. However, the reliance on independent witnesses to attest to the voluntariness of confessions, as mandated by the Criminal Procedure Act, has proven inadequate. As […]

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Mechanic jailed 4 years for unlawful entry and attempted theft

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The Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court has sentenced a 20-year-old mechanic, John Teye, to four years’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to unlawful entry and attempted theft. Presiding over the case was Kwasi Apiatse Abaidoo, convicted Teye on the two charges. The first charge was unlawful entry in violation of Section 152 of the Criminal Offences Act,

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GOVERNMENT APPOINTEES WHO HAVE FAILED TO DECLARE ASSETS BY MARCH 31 TO FORFEIT 3-MONTHS SALARY

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All government appointees who have failed to declare their assets by the March 31, 2025, deadline issued by President John Dramani Mahama are to forfeit three months of their salary, the President has directed. That money is to be donated to the MahamaCares fund [Ghana Medical Trust Fund], which was launched last week by President

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Pupil-teacher jailed 10 years for incest

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Mr Edward Ekuadzi, a 36-year-old pupil teacher in Aflao in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta region, has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for engaging in incestuous relations with his 17-year-old daughter. He appeared before the Denu Circuit Court on 2nd May 2025, where he pleaded guilty simpliciter to the

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HIGH COURT REMANDS KWABENA ADU-BOAHENE IN EOCO CUSTODY FOR SEVEN DAYS

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This is to enable the Attorney-General to complete the preparation of statements of the state’s witnesses. His wife and the third accused person, Mildred Donkor are to remain on their existing bail terms. Presiding judge, Justice Eugene Nyadu Nyante on Friday, May 2, held an in-camera meeting with the Attorney General and lawyers of Kwabena

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WORKERS’ DAY TRIBUTE: SALUTING THE RESILIENCE OF LOWER BENCH JUDGES AND MAGISTRATES

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By Her Honour Judge Sedinam Awo Kwadam (Mrs.), Circuit Court 7 Accra, Ghana. May 1, 2025. Introduction Each year, on the 1st of May, the world comes together to celebrate the invaluable contributions of workers. In Ghana, this significant occasion is observed as a public holiday, marked by various celebrations that culminate in parades at

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Ministry of Communication provides update on MTN cybersecurity breach

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The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has confirmed that it is actively investigating a cybersecurity breach affecting approximately 5,700 customers of MTN Ghana. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, the Ministry said it is collaborating with key regulatory and oversight institutions, including the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), the National Communications

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Two convicted for human trafficking

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The Achimota Circuit Court has convicted two persons for trafficking two ladies from Nigeria to Ghana and compelling them to engage in prostitution. Jessica Daniel, also known as Blessing, a 24-year-old hairdresser, and Kelvin Johnson, known as Alaska, a 30-year-old Bitcoin trader, were convicted after they were found guilty at the end of the trial.

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Three suspected gold smugglers arrested by Goldbod security task force

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Three (3) suspected gold smugglers have been arrested by the GoldBod Security Taskforce. The suspects  Goutam Katriya, 35, Miraj Sarvaych, 22, and Manash Damani, 42, all Indian nationals, are said to be involved in gold trading activities in Kumasi and Accra under the company name Unique MM, allegedly owned by one Musah Salifu. They were

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