The Adenta High Court has sentenced the President of Ghana Christian University College, Rev. Dr James Yamoah, to 14 days’ imprisonment after finding him guilty of contempt of court.
The ruling was delivered on June 11, 2026, in the case Republic v. Rev. Dr James Yamoah, Ex Parte Josephine Sackey.
The contempt proceedings arose from an ongoing substantive suit filed by Josephine Sackey against Ghana Christian University College and the University for Development Studies. The case centres on allegations that unqualified students were admitted into academic programmes and subsequently graduated into Ghana’s health sector.
According to court documents, while the substantive matter was still pending before the court, Rev. Yamoah dismissed a lecturer who had taken action against the university regarding the alleged admission and graduation of unqualified students.
The court held that the dismissal occurred during the pendency of the case and constituted conduct that could prejudice the proceedings. It further found that the action demonstrated disregard for the authority of the High Court.
Following the development, the plaintiff, through her lawyer, Justice Abdulai of Crown Legal Bureau, filed a contempt application seeking sanctions against Rev. Yamoah.
After considering the application, the court convicted Rev. Yamoah and sentenced him to 14 days in prison for contempt.
The application argued that imposing punishment in the matter would serve as a deterrent against actions that undermine judicial proceedings and would reinforce respect for the rule of law and Ghana’s justice system.
Meanwhile, the substantive case concerning the alleged admission and graduation of unqualified students remains before the court and is yet to be determined.
The outcome of the main suit is expected to clarify the allegations and determine any legal responsibilities arising from the claims against the institutions involved.
