The Supreme Court of Ghana delivered a decisive ruling on February 11, 2026, dismissing an appeal from businessman Adolph Tetteh Adjei, who sought to challenge a previous decision favoring investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas in a longstanding land dispute. The court’s unanimous verdict, rendered by a seven-member panel, underscores the legal system’s commitment to uphold justice in complex cases.
In the session held on January 27, 2026, presided over by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, the panel deliberated on the merits of Tetteh Adjei’s application, which he argued warranted reconsideration of a ruling made in November 2025 by a five-member panel. That earlier decision had affirmed Anas’ claim to a valuable piece of land located in Accra, a matter that has been through multiple judicial levels, including the High Court and the Court of Appeal.
The Supreme Court asserted that Tetteh Adjei’s application failed to demonstrate any exceptional circumstances that would justify a review of its earlier decision. The justices noted that to qualify for such a review, an applicant must present compelling grounds, such as the emergence of new evidence, significant errors in law or fact, or violations of natural justice principles.
Despite presenting six claims of alleged miscarriages of justice and misapplications of the law, Tetteh Adjei’s legal team could not convince the court. The panel concluded that the arguments did not meet the stringent requirements necessary to trigger a review of their ruling.
This case highlights the complexities involved in land ownership disputes in Ghana and reaffirms the role of the judiciary in resolving such conflicts. The court’s decision is seen as a significant victory for Anas, who is known for his investigative work in exposing corruption and malpractice.
