News Recap

Justice prevails for the family of late Major Mahama

JUSTICE PREVAILS FOR THE FAMILY OF LATE MAJOR MAHAMA

Monday, 29th January 2024

On May 29, 2017, Major Mahama a serving military officer lost his life when a mob attacked him at Denkyira-Obuasi while on duty. 

It has been over six years since the incident, however on Monday, 29th January, 2024, after closing arguments, the jury found 12 of the 14 accused persons guilty.

The then-Assemblyman, William Baah was among the 12 who were found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. The mother of the Late Major Mahama expressed satisfaction with the verdict.

THE JURY SYSTEM OUGHT TO BE ELIMINATED

Monday, 29th January 2024

The Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame has advocated for the jury system to be scrapped. In his opinion, the jury system contributes to delays in criminal cases. He mentioned instances where trial cases are put on hold due to a juror’s absence. He said this at a meeting with the family of the Late Major Mahama.

Godfred Odame, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. 21 photography/233legal
By Abena Adansoa

Recent Posts

Stay of Execution in Criminal Proceedings: Can the State Stay the Release of an Acquitted Person?

By parity of reasoning, there can be no stay of execution of a judgment which…

3 days ago

Full Speech: Justice Yaw Appau at the Official Launch of the Supreme Court @150 Anniversary Celebration

This occasion marks not merely the passage of time, but a significant milestone in the…

5 days ago

Read the full Judgment: Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu vrs The Republic

A three-member panel of the court of appeal unanimously allowed Sedinam Tamakloe's appeal, quashed her…

5 days ago

Case of the Week: Madam Randi Lartey, Samuel Nii Otoo Ankrah and Mrs Agnes Esi Ankrah v. Yaw Aboah Djin and Justiny Company Limited

This case, decided by the Supreme Court of Ghana, answered both questions- and delivered a…

5 days ago

MONDAY ESSAY: More than Judgments: The Legacy of a Legal Year

Judgments are not mere decisions, they are lessons and also, they become the precedent upon…

5 days ago

Case of the Week: Republic v. Bernard Antwi Boasiako @ Wontumi & 2 Others

Can the holder of a mining lease lawfully permit another person to undertake mining activities…

2 weeks ago