Tag: Special Prosecutor
Mexican politician arrested after historic murder of journalist
Nearly four years after the murder of a journalist in northern Mexico, a local politician has been arrested for his suspected involvement in the...
Martin Amidu shouldn’t have surrendered- Occupy Ghana
Occupy Ghana, a social and political non-partisan pressure group, says it expected the former Special Prosecutor, Mr Martin Amidu, to have asserted his independence...
President Akufo-Addo refutes Special Prosecutor’s allegations
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has controverted allegations by the country's first Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, that he (President's) interfered in his work.
A nine-paged...
NPP responds to Amidu’s resignation
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has received with shock and dismay the news of the resignation of the Special Prosecutor, Mr Martin Amidu.
Mr Amidu...
Martin Amidu resigns as Special Prosecutor
The Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has resigned from his position.
In a letter addressed to President Nana Akufo-Addo, Martin Amidu said his decision is to...
Special Prosecutor submits Agyapa report to President
Mr Martin Amidu, Special Prosecutor, has submitted his report on the Analysis of the Risk of Corruption and Anti-corruption Risk Assessment on the Agyapa...
Ministry of Finance to implement President’s directives on Agyapa Transaction
The Ministry of Finance says it is committed to implementing the directives of the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on the Agyapa transaction.
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Government suspends Agyapa IPO
Government has suspended the intended launch of an Initial Public Offer (IPO) of the Agyapa Mineral Royalties Limited.
The decision to halt the process comes...
SC throws out suit challenging Amidu’s age as SP
The Supreme Court in a 5-2 majority decision has thrown out a suit challenging Mr Martin Amidu's age as Special Prosecutor (SP).
It has...
Parliament rejects request to probe Airbus scandal
Parliament on Friday declined a request to set up a committee to investigate a request by Rev John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South,...
President refers Airbus bribery scandal to the OSP
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to investigate the complicity or otherwise of any past...
Parliament commences sittings on Tuesday, January 28
Ghana’s Parliament will commence its First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 7th Parliament on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
A total of 20 bills...
“We’re still committed to fighting corruption”-Gov’t
Government has re-affirmed its commitment to fighting corruption at every level of national life and would continue to improve the Corruption Perception Index (CPI)...
Fallout from the on-going UEW brouhaha:Vicious Plot by Afful-Broni Crony Backfires
...As VC’s Spokesperson exposes his ignorance
In a desperate attempt to associate Hon. Alexander Afenyo Markin, Member of Parliament for Effutu and Board Chairman of...
Challenges Of The OSP In Fighting Corruption In Ghana – Martin Amidu
The biggest challenge facing the Office of the Special Prosecutor as an anti-corruption investigatory and prosecutorial body in spite of all the powers conferred...
Martin Amidu to Release List of Cases for Prosecution in Ghana
The Office of the Special Prosecutor is on the verge of publishing a list of cases presented to the outlet for investigations and possible...
Workers of OSP Would Undergo Security Scrutiny Before Marrying
A Legislative Instrument (L I) on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) obligates employees of the office to undergo security checks and be...
Ghana government allocates UD$38 million to Special Prosecutor to fight corruption
The government of Ghana has allocated an amount of Gh₵180 million or 38.30 million United States Dollars (USD) to the Office of the Special...
Martin Amidu’s Appointment As Special Prosecutor Wins EU Approval
Mr Paolo Salvia, European Union Chargé d'Affaires to Ghana, has commended the Government, for the creation of the Office of the Special Prosecutor and...
J.J Rawlings Surprised At Martin Amidu’s Appointment Debate
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has wondered why some people in the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP)...
S.P. Bill: CSOs Commends Ghana’s Parliament
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have expressed appreciation to Ghana’s legislature for the speedy passage of the Special Prosecutor Bill.
According to the...
Special Prosecution Bill: MP for Garu Calls Press on Fairness
The National Democratic Party(NDC), Member of Parliament for Garu constituency, Mr Albert Akuka, has asked government to thread safely and ensure that the Office...
Ghana’s Parliament Await Presidential Assent To Prosecute Specific Cases
Parliament on Monday evening passed the Office of the Special Prosecutor Bill into Law, awaiting Presidential assent to establish a specialised agency to investigate...
Special Prosecutor Office is a Mere Say
According to Batidam, Nana Addo's initial priority to deal with corruption is not necessary to fight corruption in the country.
Former Presidential Advisor on Governance...
Put Not The Prosecution Powers Into The Hands Of The AG – CSOs
There has been many arguments and controversies surrounding the 1992 Constitution, vesting powers to prosecute in the hands of the Attorney-General (A-G), and until...
EOCO to Partner Special Prosecutor in the discharge of their duties
The Economic and Organised Crime Organisation (EOCO) has stated that it intends to collaborate with the Office of the Special Prosecutor to carry out...
Conference on Office of Special Prosecutor Held in Accra
Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, a Professor at Law, has suggested that whistleblowers should be provided with incentives to encourage them to provide information on...
Expect Special Prosecutor By October – Nana Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians of the passing of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) bill in October, by parliament's...
How can the Special Prosecutors Office be beyond debate
The cautionary note by House Speaker Aaron Michael Oquaye to President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, vis-à-vis the establishment of the Office of the Special Independent...
Special Prosecutor’s Office is Purposely for Witch Hunting – MP
The Special Prosecutor’s office is a tool to be deployed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government to witch-hunt its political opponent, especially the...