Ghana Christian University President Jailed for Contempt of Court

The President of Ghana Christian University College, Rev. Dr. James Yamoah, has been sentenced to 14 days in prison by the Adenta High Court after being found guilty of contempt of court.

The ruling, delivered on June 11, 2026, followed a contempt application filed by Josephine Sackey through her lawyer, Justice Abdulai of Crown Legal Bureau. The application formed part of an ongoing legal dispute involving Ghana Christian University College and the University for Development Studies (UDS).

The substantive case revolves around allegations that unqualified students were admitted and graduated into Ghana’s health sector. While the matter was still before the court, Rev. Dr. Yamoah reportedly dismissed a lecturer who had taken action against the university over the allegations.

The court found that the dismissal was carried out despite the pending proceedings and ruled that the action interfered with the administration of justice. According to the court, the decision was prejudicial to the case and demonstrated disregard for the authority of the High Court.

Based on these findings, Rev. Dr. Yamoah was convicted of contempt and handed a 14-day custodial sentence. The court noted that the punishment serves as a deterrent and reinforces the importance of respecting the rule of law and Ghana’s judicial process.

The substantive case regarding the alleged admission and graduation of unqualified students remains before the court.