Ghana Legal Roundup: From High-Profile Poisoning Allegations to Criminal Remands and Fraud Sentences

Recent legal developments across Ghana have highlighted a series of high-profile arrests, court rulings, and startling allegations ranging from attempted poisoning and violent crimes to copyright disputes and fraud. Legal veteran Tsatsu Tsikata has shared chilling details regarding his time in prison, alleging there were authoritative plans to poison him. Tsikata credited his wife’s vigilance in providing external food as the primary factor in his survival, emphasizing the perceived persecution he faced during his incarceration. This revelation comes amid a broader wave of judicial activity addressing both historical grievances and current criminal investigations.

In the Ashanti Region, law enforcement has taken firm action against violent crime and vice. A 56-year-old security guard, Lloyd Kwaku Boateng, is currently in custody facing charges of rape and sextortion involving two KNUST students. According to court reports, Boateng allegedly assaulted the victims on separate occasions between February and April 2026, utilizing threats and extortion. In a separate case, the Toase District Court remanded 27-year-old illegal miner Benjamin Boakye for the alleged murder of his colleague, Prince Tagoe, following a workplace dispute that turned fatal in late 2024. Furthermore, police recently raided the Mama Nice Lodge in Manso Watreso, leading to the arrest of Esther Egbuhama for operating an illegal brothel.

The Ghanaian courts have also addressed significant cases of fraud and domestic abuse. An Accra Circuit Court sentenced 35-year-old Nana Adwoa Yamoah, a self-styled spiritualist, to three years in prison for defrauding a victim of GH"95,100. Yamoah had falsely claimed she could facilitate a chieftaincy enstoolment through connections with the Asantehene. Meanwhile, in Kasoa, police are investigating musician Kallai Nana Qwaachi, known as Qwaachi Classic, following allegations of domestic violence. His wife, Theresa, shared video evidence of her injuries, leading to a police intervention and a call for further investigation into a history of alleged abuse.

Finally, the intersection of music and intellectual property law has come to the fore with the detention of gospel artist Francis Amo. Amo was arrested following a copyright complaint by the Church of Pentecost regarding a worship cover of a song written by Elder Moses. Although the musician claimed he initially had permission to record the version, a subsequent theft complaint led to his arrest and eventual bail. These diverse cases collectively underscore the active state of Ghana's legal system as it navigates complex social, criminal, and personal disputes, reflecting an ongoing commitment to upholding the rule of law across various sectors of society.