From L to R: Godfred Dame, Vincent Assafuah and Kwabena Adu-Boahene

In the past five days, Ghana's courts have seen a range of lawsuits involving some well-known officials.

These suits, spanning from defamation claims to constitutional challenges, have been brought before the courts, with the hope of a smooth legal process and a favourable judgment at the end of it all.

Some of these claims are directed at the government, while others have been filed against some popular individuals, with the complainants expressing dissatisfaction after enduring enough.

Below is a closer look at some notable legal cases filed between Tuesday, March 25, 2025, and Friday, March 28, 2025, along with the complainants and defendants involved:

Godfred Yeboah Dame

On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, filed a suit against the government on behalf of 40 individuals who were wrongfully dismissed following a directive issued by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah.

The legal action seeks to challenge the constitutionality of the directive, which terminated the post-election appointments of the affected individuals.

The plaintiffs have argued that the terminations violate their rights to work after following the public sector recruitment guidelines.

The suit has targeted six state agencies, including the Ghana Revenue Authority, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, and the National Health Insurance Authority. The plaintiffs are seeking to have the terminations declared unlawful, the directives nullified, and their immediate reinstatement, as well as financial compensation for the economic challenges they have faced.

Vincent Ekow Assafuah

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court of Ghana to prevent President John Dramani Mahama from initiating the removal process of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

Assafuah has argued that the president’s actions violate constitutional provisions and threaten judicial independence.

His suit against the Attorney General calls for the president to notify the Chief Justice and obtain her comments before referring any petition for her removal to the Council of State.

Assafuah has requested the Supreme Court to declare that the president must follow this procedure, and that failing to do so would violate the Chief Justice’s tenure security and judicial independence.

Kwabena Adu-Boahene and wife

During this same week, the lawyers for Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), and his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, filed a suit against the Attorney General and the Economic and Organised Crimes Office (EOCO) over what they describe as harsh bail conditions.

Former Abuakwa South Member of Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea, one of the lawyers, filed a bail application after the couple was granted an initial police inquiry bail of GH₵120 million for Adu-Boahene and GH₵80 million for his wife.

Atta Akyea has described these bail conditions as "onerous" and an attempt to keep the couple in detention beyond the constitutionally mandated 48-hour limit.

On Friday, March 28, 2025, the Accra High Court revised the bail conditions, reducing Adu-Boahene's bail from GH₵120 million to GH₵80 million, with two sureties (one of whom must provide justification).

The wife's bail was maintained at GH₵80 million, but with new conditions requiring two sureties without justification.

Also, the couple must report to EOCO twice a week for the next three weeks and are prohibited from traveling without permission from EOCO.

Samuel Koku Anyidoho

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Koku Anyidoho, filed a defamation lawsuit against popular broadcaster Blessed Godsbrain Smart, known as Captain Smart.

The suit is based on statements made by the broadcaster during an episode of his morning show, which Koku Anyidoho claims damaged his reputation.

He is seeking GH₵5 million in damages, including aggravated/exemplary damages for reputational harm, as well as a retraction, apology, and removal of the content.

Kevin Taylor

On Friday, March 28, 2025, medical entrepreneur Dr. William Anarfi Sarpong filed a GH₵1 million defamation lawsuit against US-based Ghanaian journalist Kevin Taylor and his media outlet, Loud Silence Media.

The lawsuit follows allegations made by Kevin Taylor during a Facebook Live broadcast between February 26 and 28, 2025.

Dr. Anarfi’s legal team, Gomdah & Associates, has claimed that Taylor made defamatory comments about Dr. Anarfi, including accusations of fraudulent activities and improper dealings with the Ghanaian government.

The lawsuit has further alleged that Kevin Taylor exposed Dr. Anarfi’s family members by publicly sharing their images and personal details.

The court has ordered Kevin Taylor and Loud Silence Media to respond to the writ within eight days, or risk a default judgment.

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