Last night, at the Bellevue Event Centre, in Kumasi, Miss. Esther Ohemaa Kwakye and myself (Evans Osei-Bonsu), were sworn in as the Vice-Prez and President, respectively, of the Law Students Union, KNUST @Knust_Lsu@_knustlsu. We promised our colleagues to deliver on our mandate.
Rep. v. Wontumi: In case you missed it- Having read the 59-paged judgment by H/L Audrey Kocuvie-Tay (J)- Justice of the High Court, in full, here is a summary in simple terms in the Benard Antwi Bosiako case #Wontumi 1/2
GHANA SUPREME COURT SETS GUIDELINES FOR DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY UPON THE GRANT OF DIVORCE BY A COURT
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The linguistically mercurial Ackaah-Boafo delivered himself thus:
‘……where a trial court determines to award a particular percentage in the distribution of marital property, it ought - respectfully - to articulate the basis for that determination by considering, inter alia, the following matters:
1. DURATION OF THE MARRIAGE - The length of the marriage must be assessed in relation to the time at which the disputed property was acquired.
2. OWNERSHIP OF THE LAND- How was the land on which the property stands acquired? Was it owned solely by one of the parties?
3. CHRONOLOGY OF CONSTRUCTION -At what point relative to the marriage did construction of the property begin?
4. SOURCE OF ACQUISITION- Was the property acquired from the pre-existing financial resources of one of the spouses or by a loan which is not paid off?
5. PRE-MARITAL ASSETS - Did either spouse bring property or resources into the marriage that significantly contributed to the acquisition of the disputed property?
6. FINANCIAL STANDING AND INDEBTEDNESS - Did one spouse commence the marriage encumbered by debt and subsequently became solvent owing to the contributions or management of the other?
7. FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS-What were the respective financial contributions of the parties during the marriage toward the acquisition or enhancement of the property in dispute?
8. MUTUAL FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDINGS - Did the parties have an explicit or implicit agreement to maintain financial equality during the marriage?
9. NON-MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS - The intangible yet invaluable contributions of a spouse, such as domestic work, child-rearing, and emotional or moral support,must equally be accorded due recognition and weight.
My Lords, the analytical framework articulated in the trilogy and reaffirmed in such decisions as ADJEI v ADJEI (supra) underscores a contextual and evidence-based approach to the equitable distribution of properties acquired during marriage. The above guidelines are not intended to fetter judicial discretion but to aid trial judges in making determinations that reflect the totality of the parties' relationship and the justice of each case. When that is done, an objective assessment can then be made as to whether a 50% interest or a lesser (or greater) share ought properly to be granted.’
Ackaah-Boafo, JSC in Sarpong vrs. Sarpong (17 Sept. 2025)
This is what we call ‘originality of thought’. Cudos, Mi lord.
2/2 • His Lordship Justice Frederick Kwabena Twumasi, Justice of the High Court
The seminar is themed:
“Law with Honor: Shaping an Ethical Legal Generation for the Global Market.”
The public is invited to attend at the Faculty Auditorium, Monday, June 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
As part of FACULTY OF LAW - KNUST Union Week celebration, the Faculty of Law is proud to host:
• Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi and Former Minister
• Yaw Boafo, Esq., Former President of the Ghana Bar Association .. 1/2
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2/2… The Executive Council of the KNUST Law Students’ Union extends heartfelt thanks to our generous donors, many of whom are our very own colleagues. Your support makes us proud, and we remain committed to leaving a legacy both present and future generations will cherish.
We are grateful to have everyone actively involved in shaping a shared vision of leadership. Our goal has always been collective—to build a Faculty that benefits all. 1/2
Attorney General reveals shocking alleged plot: In November 2024, the former CEO of the National Service Scheme and others paid an MP to bury the NSS ghost names scandal in the media.
Watch here: https://t.co/VJugHDkpzt
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Thanks Team. You have made us proud and paved the way for a good project that will collectively benefit us all. You articulated our needs, concerns and values in a succinct manner. Ayekoo!
‼️3RD SITTING OF THE 7TH CoHSS PARLIAMENTARY COUNCIL‼️
Representing the Law Faculty Constituency with pride.
Hon. Miriam Agornyo (@mygirlmimi_1), Hon. Ebenezer Quartey (@EnKQ_20) , Hon.Francis(@Abok_heis_sober) and Hon. Amos Nbalinyok.
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‘Akwaaba Night’ is here again!!!!!
Courtesy: The KNUST Law Faculty.
This Friday, February 7, 2025.
We call it the Matriculation afterparty. It promises to be fun. 5pm sharp!
Don’t forget to be there!!!!!
#knust#focus943fm#TrendingNow
‘Akwaaba Night’ is here again!!!!!
Courtesy: The KNUST Law Faculty.
This Friday, February 7, 2025.
We call it the Matriculation afterparty. It promises to be fun. 5pm sharp!
Don’t forget to be there!!!!!
#knust#focus943fm#TrendingNow
The MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin says the Speaker, Alban Bagbin has created confusion with his decision to declare four seats in the House vacant, describing it as a case of "political football."
The Speaker's decision effectively displaces the NPP as the party with the majority number of seats in Parliament.
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