Court jails Ghana Christian University President for contempt
Rev. Dr James Yamoah was sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment by the Adenta High Court on June 11, 2026.
A dispute over the alleged admission and graduation of unqualified students into Ghana’s health sector has led to a contempt conviction against the President of Ghana Christian University College.
Rev. Dr James Yamoah was sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment by the Adenta High Court on June 11, 2026.
The court found that his conduct in dismissing a lecturer while a related case was still pending amounted to contempt.
The substantive suit was filed by Josephine Sackey against Ghana Christian University College and the University for Development Studies.
It raises claims about the admission and graduation of persons allegedly not qualified to enter Ghana’s health sector.
While that case was yet to be determined, Rev. Yamoah reportedly dismissed a lecturer who had taken action against the university over the same matter.
The court held that the step taken by Rev. Yamoah had the tendency to interfere with the pending proceedings and undermine the authority of the court.
Josephine Sackey, through her lawyer, Justice Abdulai of Crown Legal Bureau, then filed a contempt application against him.
The application argued that sanctions were necessary to protect the administration of justice and discourage conduct that disrespects court processes.
The case was titled Republic v. Rev. Dr James Yamoah, Ex Parte Josephine Sackey.
After hearing the application, the court convicted Rev. Yamoah for contempt and imposed the 14-day custodial sentence.
The main case against Ghana Christian University College and the University for Development Studies remains before the Adenta High Court for determination.
