[ad_1] A group calling itself Concerned Citizens of Ghana has petitioned state investigative bodies to probe the alleged unlawful involvement of an unlicensed and investigated individual in Ghana’s GoldBod operations, warning of potential abuse and financial loss to the state. In a petition addressed to the Office of the Attorney-General, the Office of the Special…
[ad_1] Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, has cautioned leaders of the NDC Majority in Parliament against taking major decisions without consulting the party. The MP for Ketu South warned that such actions risk forcing the President into public reversals. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, Mr Kwetey…
[ad_1] Amid mounting political pressure and a barrage of petitions seeking the removal of the Special Prosecutor, a leading anti-corruption advocate has strongly opposed calls to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Edem Senanu, Co-Chair of the Citizens Movement Against Corruption (CMaC), instead demanded that policymakers focus on strengthening and reviewing the struggling…
[ad_1] The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin and Members of Parliament (MPs) have unanimously agreed to recommend the abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). They said that since its establishment eight years ago, Parliament had approved huge budgets for the OSP, yet it had failed to show any achievement in…
[ad_1] Deputy Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, says the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) should not exist as an independent institution but rather operate as a department under the Office of the Attorney-General. Speaking on Prime Insight on Joy Prime on Saturday, December 6, during discussions on the arrest and detention…
[ad_1] The Office of the Special Prosecutor has returned to the centre of national debate, this time over questions of effectiveness and recent controversy. Tensions rose after the arrest of lawyer Martin Kpebu for what the office described as “obstructing an officer in the lawful execution of their duties”. Mr. Kpebu has in recent weeks…
[ad_1] The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has cautioned that dissolving the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) will not prevent the prosecution of former government officials implicated in corruption or financial misconduct. Addressing Parliament on Thursday, December 4, during discussions on the arrest and detention of private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu by the OSP, Mr….
[ad_1] Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over its handling of issues involving private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu, describing the OSP’s recent conduct as legally questionable. Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News on Thursday, Mr. Bentil stressed that while he is aware of ongoing…
[ad_1] Director of Strategy, Research and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Sammy Darko, has alleged that private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu verbally abused security officers at the OSP. This was before his arrest on Wednesday, December 3. According to Mr Darko, the confrontation began when security personnel reminded Mr Kpebu that…
[ad_1] The country is bracing itself for the possibility of another Article 146 process. This time it involves petitions to remove the Special Prosecutor (SP), and officials of the Electoral Commission (EC Chair and two deputies). The news report provides no details of what is contained in the petitions except to say the President, to…
