Opinion Category

COMPLYING WITH THE BUILDING LAWS OF GHANA

By: Emmanuel Mate-Kole, Esq. and Kow Essuman, Esq. INTRODUCTION This short article focuses on the legal framework regarding unauthorized buildings in Ghana. The laws that we will consider in our discussion include the Towns Act, 1892 (Cap 86), Local Government Act, 1993 (Act 462) and National Building Regulations, 1996 (LI 1630). We do not intend […]

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Smart Suits, Fine Legal Brain

By Anny OSABUTEY Kow Essuman loves to dress smart for work, and he has an excellent work ethic to reflect that. On the day we met for a chat, he talked passionately about Ghana and the forces that got him out of a rather comfortable life in England and the United States of America, where […]

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Final Thoughts – 5 October 2014

Lives are lost on a daily basis on our public roads, partly because of reckless driving but mostly because our roads are not constructed properly due to lack of funds and poor procurement processes. Quality healthcare has become a luxury. Most Ghanaians cannot afford it. Lack of quality water and erratic power supply have become […]

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The Liverpool Saga

I chose not to blog about this issue but changed my mind when I realised not only was it an interesting topic from a sporting angle but also, it raises a lot of legal issues that lawyers, especially international lawyers, should take notice of. Also, most importantly, I believe patrons of my blog will find […]

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