Action for Negligence in Ghana: How to Sue and Claim Compensation.
Learn how to sue for negligence in Ghana, the elements you must prove, relevant Ghanaian case law, available defences, remedies and steps for claiming compensation.
Receiving your admission letter to Ghana’s Pre-Bar Course is a significant achievement. It represents the culmination of years of hard work and marks the beginning of your journey toward becoming a lawyer.
Celebrate this milestone you’ve earned it.
But once the excitement settles, one important question remains:
What should you be doing before classes begin?
Compulsory acquisition refers to the mandatory taking of private property by the State for public purposes. The concept is rooted in the sovereign power of eminent domain, which allows the State to override private proprietary interests where public necessity so demands. In Ghana, compulsory acquisition is not arbitrary. It is regulated by constitutional safeguards, statutory procedures, executive instruments, and judicial oversight to ensure fairness, accountability, and protection of private property rights.
Freedom of religion remains one of the most firmly protected rights under the 1992 Constitution. As Ghana becomes increasingly diverse, courts are being asked to define how far this freedom extends and how it should operate within public institutions, especially schools.
The ongoing litigation in Shafic Osman v Board of Governors of Wesley Girls Senior High School and Others, Suit No. J8 23 2026, marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of this right. Across the past decade, constitutional cases involving faith, schooling and equality have reshaped how Ghana understands religious liberty.