Accra High Court

Accra High Court Dismisses Copyright Lawsuit Against Hammer And Obrafour
16 Feb

Accra High Court Dismisses Copyright Lawsuit Against Hammer And Obrafour

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An Accra High Court has dismissed the copyright lawsuit against producer Hammer and rapper Obrafour, filed by Mantse Aryeequaye, the founder of the Chalewote Street Art Festival. Mantse had sued rapper Obrafour (Michael Elliot Kwabena Okyere Darko) and producer Hammer (Edward Nana Poku Osei) for allegedly claiming sole ownership of the famous ‘killer cut blood’ phrase used in the popular song 'Oye Ohene'. However, on Thursday, February 15, the case was struck out by an Accra High Court, presided by Justice John Eugene Nyanteh Nyadu citing technicalities. "The court observed that Mantse had filed separate claims against the producer and…
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High Court Grants GRA Power To Recover GH₵179.4M
28 Nov

High Court Grants GRA Power To Recover GH₵179.4M

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An Accra High Court has issued a landmark ruling on the tax assessment of Maersk Drillship IV Singapore, declaring that its income arising from its Ghanaian Permanent Establishment is assessable, rejecting the company’s claim of exemption under the Petroleum Agreement. The total money involved is a substantial sum of $15.5 million ($15,513,221.16) in tax revenue. This comprises $12.8 million ($12,805,543.20) in direct taxes and $2.7 ($2,707,607) million in indirect taxes. Breaking down the figures, GRA has established an official exchange rate of GH₵11.5668 to the dollar. Utilizing this conversion rate, the total tax revenue of $15,513,221.16 transforms into GH₵179.4 million…
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NAM 1 Makes His First Appearance In Accra High Court Amidst New Charges
19 Sep

NAM 1 Makes His First Appearance In Accra High Court Amidst New Charges

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Nana Appiah Mensah, the former Chief Executive Officer of the now-defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, made his first appearance at the Accra High Court premises on September 19, 2023. His appearance follows the filing of fresh charges against him by the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, on August 30. Accompanied by two individuals and in the company of a police officer, the CEO, widely known as NAM 1, faces a total of 36 counts, myjoyonline.com reports. These charges include abetment, defrauding by false pretences, conducting deposit-taking business without a licence, unlawful deposit-taking, and money laundering, among others. This marks a reduction…
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High Court Gives Essien Up To July 27 To Pay Outstanding GH¢12Million
07 Jul

High Court Gives Essien Up To July 27 To Pay Outstanding GH¢12Million

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The Accra High Court has given William Ato Essien, the Founder of the defunct Capital Bank up to July 27 2023, to enable him pay the outstanding of GH¢12million in respect of the second tranche as agreed in the terms of settlement. Mr Baffour Gyawu Ashia for the convict informed the Court that they have made payment of GH¢2million in addition to previously paid sums, making a total of GH 8 million since the last adjourned date, leaving a balance of GH¢12million in respect of the 2nd tranche of GH¢20million, which was to be settled by April 28, 2023. He…
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