Author name: Yaw Nkansah Abankroh

Introducing SuperLawGH Research

Finding the right authority shouldn’t mean reading ten judgments to locate one paragraph. Today we’re opening SuperLawGH Research at superlawgh.com/research. Research collects the exact words of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal and files them by area of law and sub-area. Every passage links to the full judgment and opens at that point, […]

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THE ENFORCEABILITY AND LIMITS OF ENFORCEMENT OF CHIEFTAINCY-RELATED CRIMINAL OFFENCES IN GHANA: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF SECTION 63(a) AND (b) OF THE CHIEFTAINCY ACT, 2008 (ACT 759)

APPIAH KUBI RICHARD, ESQ. BSC.ADM, BA, LLB, MBA, MPHIL, BL, DBA (C) 0240478605/0506830610 APPIAHKUBITHESIS@GMAIL.COM ABSTRACT The institution of chieftaincy occupies a constitutionally recognized and historically significant position in Ghana’s governance structure. Although the institution is primarily rooted in customary law and usage, it operates within the broader constitutional and statutory framework of the Republic. One

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FRIDAY LEGAL CORNER – THE CRIME OF HOLDING OUT: SECTION 277(2) AND THE DRAGNET OF JUSTICE

  DO YOU KNOW THAT: “I will give you land” is now more dangerous than “I will beat you” on a land site? Under Section 277(2), the race to the Police Station is now a shortcut to land title? If two Heads of Families claim the same land and purport to grant to third parties,

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SUPERLAWGH Q&A CLASSES: PART TWO & PRE-BAR SCHEDULE

SuperlawGH is pleased to announce the schedule for its upcoming Q&A sessions for Part Two and Pre-Bar students. All classes will be held on Sundays. Where sessions fall on the same day, they have been grouped together below for easy reference.  NOVEMBER 2026 Sunday, 8 November – Family Law (Part Two & Pre-Bar): 14:00–16:00 –

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CORONERS ACT, 1960 (ACT 18)

  ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section 1.    Coroners. 2.    Notification of deaths. 3.    Penalty for failure to comply with section 2. 4.    Police to make preliminary investigation and report to Coroner. 5.    When inquiry to be held. 6.    Coroner to authorise issue of burial certificate. 7.    Powers of Coroners as to examination of body of deceased.

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SuperlawGH to Organise Webinar on District Court Practice for Young Lawyers

SuperlawGH is set to organise a practical webinar for young lawyers aimed at strengthening their knowledge of District Court practice and procedure. The webinar, scheduled for October 29, 2026, will be facilitated by Her Honour Nana Serwaa Dua-Adonteng, a judge of the Circuit Court, Ghana, and will focus on the practical realities of litigation before

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TWO BIRDS, ONE STONE? THE RISKS OF CHALLENGING DIFFERENT ORDERS IN A SINGLE CERTIORARI APPLICATION.

  John Ajet-Nasam Esq. PREFACE. On October 14, 2026, I was at the Supreme Court when Republic v. High Court (Criminal Division 4); Ex parte Solomon Asamoah (Interested Parties: Attorney-General and Her Ladyship Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay), Suit No. J5/07/2026, was called. During the proceedings, counsel for the Applicant apologised to the Court and explained that

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Job Alert: Manager, Litigation at MTN

Manager, Litigation at MTN Company: MTN Location: Ghana State: Jobs in Accra Job type: Full-Time Job category: IT/Telecom Jobs in Ghana Division: Corporate Services Department: Regulatory & Legal Location: Accra Position: Manager, Litigation (Vacancy Ref No: MTN-CS-LIT001-2026) Level: L3 Reports to: General Manager, Regulatory & Legal Job Summary: • Responsible for managing MTN Ghana’s litigation

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CURRENCY ACT, 1964 (ACT 242)

CURRENCY ACT, 1964 (ACT 242) As amended by CURRENCY (AMENDMENT) DECREE, 1967 (NLCD 147). 1 CURRENCY ACT, 1964 (AMENDMENT) DECREE, 1973 (NRCD 183).2 CURRENCY (AMENDMENT) DECREE, 1974 (NRCD 295)3 CURRENCY (AMENDMENT) DECREE, 1977 (SMCD 100)4 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section PART I—ACTS TENDING TO DEPRECIATE THE CURRENCY 1. Discounting of coins or notes. 2. Purchase of

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Superlaw Ghana partners with First National Bank for free legal clinics

Superlaw Ghana is collaborating with First National Bank Ghana as part of the Bank’s Customer Service initiative to bring free legal education on wills and estate planning closer to the public. From 6th to 12th October 2026, legal clinics will be held at selected First National Bank branches, giving members of the public an opportunity

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