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BCL – Nov 2024 – L1 – Q1b – Company Directors and Other Officers

Can the Minister for Trade revoke Alidu's board appointment, and what remedies are available to Alidu?

b) Alidu is a board member of Puduo Company LTD, a limited liability company with 5% shareholding by the Ghana Government. Alidu was appointed to the board three years ago by the Founder/Executive Chairman and majority shareholder of the company, Alhassan Morro. In accordance with the regulations of the company, he is entitled to appoint five of the nine-member board. Two of the board members represent worker groups and the other two come from other shareholders including the government. Alidu consented in writing to his appointment but the Minister for Trade just announced the revocation of Alidu’s appointment to the board. Alhassan Morro called Alidu to inform him that the government’s announcement was null and void and should be ignored.

Required:

i) Explain whether the Minister for Trade was justified in nullifying the appointment of Alidu. (6 marks)

ii) What TWO remedies, if any, are available to Alidu in the circumstance of this case? (4 marks)

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BCL – Nov 2024 – L1 – Q1a – Vicarious Liability, Tort, Employment Law

Can Manopor Company LTD be held liable for an accident caused by an employee who violated the company's code of ethics by drinking alcohol during work hours?

a) Gyabaa is a Senior Staff at Manopor Company LTD. The Code of Ethics of the company prohibits drinking alcoholic beverage during working hours. As part of the company’s culture, assorted drinks including alcoholic beverages are made available to all staff once every two months for three hours before the closing hours with no limits on how much each member of staff can consume. After one of such drink ups, Gyabaa, whilst driving home, had an accident and injured another road user. The cause of the accident was attributed to excess intake of alcohol by Gyabaa. Ahorlu, the injured victim is claiming he will take the matter to the Supreme Court.

Required:

i) Can the management of Manopor Company LTD be held liable for the accident caused by Gyabaa? (5 marks)

ii) Explain if Ahorlu can sue the company at the Supreme Court. (5 marks)

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BCL – Nov 2024 – L1 – Q1b – Company Directors and Other Officers

Can the Minister for Trade revoke Alidu's board appointment, and what remedies are available to Alidu?

b) Alidu is a board member of Puduo Company LTD, a limited liability company with 5% shareholding by the Ghana Government. Alidu was appointed to the board three years ago by the Founder/Executive Chairman and majority shareholder of the company, Alhassan Morro. In accordance with the regulations of the company, he is entitled to appoint five of the nine-member board. Two of the board members represent worker groups and the other two come from other shareholders including the government. Alidu consented in writing to his appointment but the Minister for Trade just announced the revocation of Alidu’s appointment to the board. Alhassan Morro called Alidu to inform him that the government’s announcement was null and void and should be ignored.

Required:

i) Explain whether the Minister for Trade was justified in nullifying the appointment of Alidu. (6 marks)

ii) What TWO remedies, if any, are available to Alidu in the circumstance of this case? (4 marks)

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BCL – Nov 2024 – L1 – Q1a – Vicarious Liability, Tort, Employment Law

Can Manopor Company LTD be held liable for an accident caused by an employee who violated the company's code of ethics by drinking alcohol during work hours?

a) Gyabaa is a Senior Staff at Manopor Company LTD. The Code of Ethics of the company prohibits drinking alcoholic beverage during working hours. As part of the company’s culture, assorted drinks including alcoholic beverages are made available to all staff once every two months for three hours before the closing hours with no limits on how much each member of staff can consume. After one of such drink ups, Gyabaa, whilst driving home, had an accident and injured another road user. The cause of the accident was attributed to excess intake of alcohol by Gyabaa. Ahorlu, the injured victim is claiming he will take the matter to the Supreme Court.

Required:

i) Can the management of Manopor Company LTD be held liable for the accident caused by Gyabaa? (5 marks)

ii) Explain if Ahorlu can sue the company at the Supreme Court. (5 marks)

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