The Adenta High Court has sentenced Rev. Dr. James Yamoah, the President of Ghana Christian University College, to 14 days in prison for contempt of court.
This sentence was issued on June 11, 2026, in the case Republic v. Rev. Dr. James Yamoah, Ex Parte Josephine Sackey.
The contempt proceedings arise from an ongoing substantive lawsuit initiated by Josephine Sackey against both Ghana Christian University College and the University for Development Studies.
The lawsuit claims that unqualified students have been admitted and graduated into Ghana’s health sector.
Court documents indicate that while the case is still pending, Rev. Yamoah terminated the employment of a lecturer who had taken action against the university regarding the alleged admission and graduation of unqualified students.
The court determined that this action was taken during the pendency of the case and constituted conduct that prejudiced the proceedings, demonstrating a lack of respect for the authority of the High Court.
Consequently, the plaintiff submitted a contempt application through her attorney, Justice Abdulai of Crown Legal Bureau, seeking sanctions against Rev. Yamoah.
The court ultimately convicted and sentenced him to 14 days’ imprisonment.
The application contended that such punishment would act as a deterrent and reinforce respect for the rule of law and the justice delivery system in Ghana.
The substantive case regarding the alleged admission and graduation of unqualified students continues to be before the court for resolution.
