The Supreme Court has delivered a stunning verdict, throwing out a 2020 arrest warrant for US-based Ghanaian journalist Kelvin Taylor.
The warrant was issued after Taylor allegedly blasted Justice Eric Kyei Baffour over his handling of a high-profile corruption case involving the National Communications Authority (NCA).
In a 4-1 majority decision on Tuesday, July 22,2025, the apex court ruled that the warrant was procedurally flawed, citing a lack of due process.
Taylor made an application to the Supreme Court on July 2, 2025, to have the warrant cancelled, citing the failure of the High Court to provide him an opportunity to provide answers for any charges.
The court ruling emphasizes Taylor’s point that he wasn’t probably given a fair hearing or chance to respond to allegations before the warrant was issued.
Background
Justice Kyei-Baffour had specifically accused Taylor of scandalising the court by alleging that his promotion was linked to doing the bidding of the then-government in an ongoing case involving the National Communications Authority.
The judge at the time had stated, ‘As a judge of impeccable integrity and utmost honesty, I find it necessary to invoke the powers vested in me under the constitution to proceed and cite him for contempt’.
Given Taylor’s domicile outside Ghana, the High Court had directed the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to apprehend him and bring him before the court.
Prior to Tuesday’s ruling, news were rife that Kevin Taylor had been sneaked into the country and being offered protection by state security. Watch the video below.
SOURCE: Kasatintin.com
Author’s Note: Article written with additional information from MyJoyonline.com
