The Constitutional Role of Parliament’s Appointments Committee: A Historical Overview and a Revisit of the Classic Case of Mensah v Attorney-General (1997–1998). Ghana adopted the 1992 Constitution, and the First Parliament of the Fourth Republic commenced on 7 January 1993. From the beginning of the Fourth Republic, parliamentary scrutiny of presidential appointments became an important

  “…where a trial court determines to award a particular percentage in the distribution of marital property, it ought – respectfully – to articulate the basis for that determination by considering, inter alia, the following matters: Duration of the marriage – The length of the marriage must be assessed in relation to the time at which

The Speaker addressed this issue on 21st March 2026. With Legal Academy, you learn law daily. Watch: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19VhYGovfF/

Prof. Kwaku Azar writes: One Profession, Two Bars, One Constitution, One Danger 1. Today marks the maiden Annual Bar Conference of the Ghana Law Society (GLS). For GOGO, who has long admired the Bar from afar, it is a moment that produces mixed feelings. 2. On the one hand, Ghana is a relatively small country, and one

Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to Chair 11-Member Council for Legal Education and Training Board. Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has been appointed Chair of the 11-member Board of the Council for Legal Education and Training (CLET), as Ghana continues to pursue reforms in legal education and professional training. The Board brings together members of the Judiciary, government and

The Legal Colossus, properly called “The Law”. A man who has reached the highest attainment of any ambitious lawyer. His students are now Supreme Court Judges, the Speaker of Parliament, many more parliamentarians, and many Justices of the Court of Appeal and High Court. The legal icon deserves national recognition. TSATSU TSIKATA Esq., the man who fought

You may know legal trailblazers such as Thaddeus Sory Esq. and Richmond Korley Esq., but let me introduce you to their master, Hon. Ambrose Dery Esq. A man who moved from the courtroom to Parliament, from Cabinet to statesman, Hon. Ambrose Dery stands as a seasoned lawyer and a devoted servant of the Republic. His contributions to

Francisca Kakra Forson Esq., is a lawyer with over 17 years’ experience as a journalist. Her submissions on Citi 97.3 FM‘s breakfast clearly show that Forson has a voice that informs with clarity, and a passion for transparency and accountability. Francisca Kakra Forson is undoubtedly one of the most accomplished journalists with a legal flair.Her journey

“A battle horse who knows all his procedures, and a craftsman who knows all his tools.” Thaddeus Sory is undoubtedly one of the most respected icons within the legal fraternity. He began his practice with the learned Hon. Ambrose Dery, Esq., at Dery & Co. Thaddeus served as the Managing Partner of Dery & Co.

“The Legal Chess Master”, Ayikoi Otoo Esq., is 45 years at the Bar.  Forty five years of mastering the rules, reading the moves, and navigating complex legal disputes, public service and national affairs. He is a refined veteran of the legal profession. Ayikoi Otoo was called to the Bar in 1981 alongside several distinguished contemporaries, including: • Anin