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Otumfuo donates land for Ghana’s 2nd Law School
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Kumasi is set to receive a permanent campus of the Ghana School of Law, following the official hand over of a 1.12-acre parcel of land by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
The land, situated in Adum behind the Ministries area, was formally handed over on July 28, 2025, to facilitate the construction of the country’s second law school campus.
The initiative marks a major milestone in the expansion of legal education in Ghana.
Although plans to allocate the land in Adum for this purpose dated back to 2003, the Kumasi campus currently operates from the premises of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) following its establishment in 2010 through the efforts of the Asantehene.
When completed, the new facility will boast of lecture halls, staff offices, a moot court, hostel accommodation, a banking facility, law firms, legal shops, a clinic, and other essential amenities to support professional legal training.
Speaking on behalf of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Nana Samgba Gyafla II, Paramount Chief of the Sampa Traditional Area, emphasised the Ashanti Region’s commitment to legal education and its significance in national development.
The Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, welcomed the development as a transformational step in legal education.
He noted that the Kumasi campus had long served as a branch of the Ghana School of Law at KNUST, but the new facility would mark a new era of access and practical training for aspiring lawyers.
The Director of the Ghana School of Law, Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, highlighted the challenges faced by students who had to relocate to Accra for professional training after completing LLB programmes in Kumasi.
He noted that until recently, becoming a lawyer without passing through the Makola campus in Accra was unthinkable.
“Approval was secured in 2010 to begin the Kumasi campus, and this year marks the 15th anniversary of that important achievement,” he said, expressing optimism that the new facility will further decentralise legal education and promote equity in access across Ghana.
The new Kumasi campus is expected to become a hub for nurturing future legal professionals rooted in integrity, service, and leadership.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta remains the subject of criminal proceedings in Ghana and is still wanted under a valid arrest warrant issued by the High Court in Accra.
In a public notice, the OSP said it had taken note of a transcript of a hearing from a United States immigration court that has been circulated by some media organisations.
According to the office, the document has been interpreted by some to suggest that Mr. Ofori-Atta has not been credibly charged or linked to any wrongdoing in Ghana.
The OSP rejected that interpretation, explaining that it is not involved in Mr. Ofori-Atta’s immigration proceedings in the United States.
It said its involvement relates only to extradition proceedings, which are being handled through Ghana’s Attorney-General as the country’s central authority.
According to the OSP, the extradition documents are not before the US immigration court and the court has no authority to determine whether the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta are credible.
“The credibility or otherwise of the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta is a matter for determination by the courts in Ghana,” the OSP stated.
The office explained that there are three separate legal proceedings involving the former minister.
These include the immigration proceedings in the United States concerning his immigration status, extradition proceedings to determine whether he should be returned to Ghana, and the criminal case before the High Court in Accra involving corruption and corruption-related offences.
The OSP reiterated that Mr. Ofori-Atta remains before the High Court in Accra as an accused person and that a valid warrant has been issued for his arrest.
It maintained that he remains a fugitive from justice in Ghana and is required to appear before the High Court to answer the charges against him.
The Special Prosecutor also stressed that the criminal proceedings in Ghana would continue in accordance with the law and the directives of the High Court, whether or not Mr. Ofori-Atta is physically present in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Telecel Ghana has announced that it has resolved the intermittent challenges that affected its voice and data services.
In a message to customers, the telecommunications company announced that its network services had been fully restored after experiencing temporary disruptions.
“We are pleased to inform you that intermittent challenges with our voice and data services have been resolved,” the company said.
Telecel apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by the service interruptions and thanked them for their patience during the period.
“We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused,” the company added.
The company assured customers of its commitment to providing reliable communication services under its slogan, “Connecting Energies.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
