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MR. SAMUEL OKUDZETO ABLAKWA & ANOTHER v. THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL

2012

SUPREME COURT

GHANA

CORAM

  • ATUGUBA, AG. CJ. (PRESIDING)
  • AKUFFO (MS), JSC
  • BROBBEY, JSC
  • ANSAH, JSC
  • ADINYIRA (MRS), JSC
  • OWUSU (MS), JSC
  • DOTSE, JSC
  • BONNIE, JSC
  • AKOTO-BAMFO (MRS), JSC

Areas of Law

  • Constitutional Law
  • Evidence Law
  • Property and Real Estate Law
  • Administrative Law

AI Generated Summary

This case involved a challenge by plaintiffs, Ghanaian citizens, against a lease of government property to a high-ranking official, alleging constitutional breaches. While accusations of corruption, cronyism, and conflict of interest were levied, the court largely found no substantive proof for these claims. The property grant was argued to have violated cabinet policy and constitutional guidelines demanding public interest use. Despite the plaintiffs' failure to substantiate several claims, conflicting opinions emerged over whether the actions adhered to constitutional mandates. The majority dismissed the case, whereas a minority emphasized adherence to government land policies and broader fiduciary obligations under the Constitution.

JUDGMENT