The Supreme Court of Ghana dismissed a certiorari application from Kwame Adofo, the former lawyer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
The court also imposed a cost of GH¢20,000 on Adofo for what it deemed a frivolous application that wasted the court’s time.
While still under contract with KATH, Adofo launched several attacks against the hospital and its Chief Executive, prompting the management to report his unprofessional behavior to the General Legal Council for investigation and possible sanctions.
Despite this complaint, he continued to tarnish the hospital’s reputation by leaking confidential information, violating the confidentiality agreement he had signed as its legal counsel.
As a result of his actions, KATH decided to sue Adofo in the High Court for damages, citing his breach of trust and the disclosure of sensitive information obtained through his role as their lawyer.
Instead of filing a defense to the lawsuit, Adofo filed a frivolous application claiming the High Court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case since his conduct was already under review by the General Legal Council.
The High Court dismissed his application, ruling against him and awarding costs. Following this, Adofo escalated the matter to the Supreme Court, which ultimately deemed his case frivolous and detrimental to the legal process. The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital was represented in court by its current attorney, Nana Freduah Agyeman Osborn.