On Monday, July 22, a Supreme Court panel led by Justice Imoro Amadu Tanko delivered the ruling, with Justices Senyo Dzamefe, Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Philip Bright Mensah, and Ernest Gaewu also presiding. Justice Gaewu was the only dissenter in the 4-1 majority decision.

Following the verdict, Kelvin Taylor appeared visibly pleased, exiting the courtroom confidently alongside his lawyers.

Taylor, a well-known yet divisive figure in Ghana’s public discourse, runs the online show With All Due Respect, where he frequently shares bold—and often contentious—views on political and social issues.

The arrest warrant, now overturned, stemmed from a contempt charge filed by High Court Justice Eric Kyei-Baffour. In January 2020, the High Court issued the warrant, accusing Taylor of making “extremely scandalous” statements about the judiciary and Ghana’s legal system.

Justice Kyei-Baffour claimed Taylor had tarnished the court’s reputation by implying that the judge’s promotion was a reward for favoring the then-government in a case involving the National Communications Authority. At the time, the judge stated, “Given my unwavering integrity, I must exercise my constitutional authority to hold him in contempt.”



Since Taylor lived outside Ghana, the High Court directed security agencies to apprehend him and bring him before the court.

Taylor, who has a history of criticizing politicians and institutions on his platform, defended his remarks as fact-based and publicly challenged the judiciary after the warrant was issued.

On July 2, 2025, Taylor petitioned the Supreme Court to revoke the warrant, arguing that the High Court had denied him a chance to respond to the contempt allegations.

This isn’t Taylor’s first legal battle—in October 2020, he was ordered to pay GHS 1 million in damages to Gabby Otchere-Darko in a defamation case.

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the warrant highlights differing judicial perspectives on its legality, particularly regarding contempt proceedings against individuals abroad. The case sparks broader discussions on free speech, judicial authority, and the enforcement of contempt laws across borders.

While the full ruling is pending, it is expected to provide clarity on handling contempt cases involving individuals outside Ghana’s jurisdiction. The verdict is likely to fuel further debate on balancing judicial power with media freedom and the complexities of regulating cross-border online speech.