13 h. ago Former Special Prosecutor Amidu Accuses Agyebeng of Making Martyr Out of Kpebu

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-special-prosecutor-amidu-accuses-agyebeng-of-making-martyr-out-of-kpebu/Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has criticized current officeholder Kissi Agyebeng for incompetently transforming lawyer Martin Kpebu into a martyr through his arrest and detention on December 3, 2025, following corruption allegations against the Office of the Special Prosecutor. Amidu wrote in a December 6 statement that the arrest and detention of Kpebu, a constitutional […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-special-prosecutor-amidu-accuses-agyebeng-of-making-martyr-out-of-kpebu/

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13 h. ago Kissi Agyebeng Incompetently Made A Martyr Out Of Martin  Kpebu

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kissi-agyebeng-incompetently-made-a-martyr-out-of-martin-kpebu/INTRODUCTION  The arrest and detention of Martin Luther Kpebu a well known constitutional activist and anti-corruption campaigner on 3 December 2025 and the onerous bail terms imposed on him to secure his freedom for the summary offence of obstructing an authorized officer of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from preforming a function under […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kissi-agyebeng-incompetently-made-a-martyr-out-of-martin-kpebu/

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15 h. ago The War Against the OSP: How Power, Fear, and Politics Threaten Ghana’s Integrity — By Daniel Adjei Esq

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-war-against-the-osp-how-power-fear-and-politics-threaten-ghanas-integrity-by-daniel-adjei-esq/Ghana’s political establishment has closed ranks in a rare moment of bipartisan unity—this time to demand the abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor—following the dramatic arrest of private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu at the very institution, he accused of corruption. The confrontation has ignited nationwide alarm, and in an analysis written by Daniel […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-war-against-the-osp-how-power-fear-and-politics-threaten-ghanas-integrity-by-daniel-adjei-esq/

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26 h. ago Abolish or Reform? Abu Jinapor counsels sober reflection on debate over future of Special Prosecutor’s Office

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and MP for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, on Thursday joined the national debate over whether the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has served its intended purpose or should be scrapped altogether, calling for sober reflection guided by the rule of law rather than partisan interest. Parliament on Thursday held a spirited debate on the relevance and constitutionality of the OSP, which has recently come under intense public scrutiny.

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30 h. ago Lawyer Adofo Labels Special Prosecutor Agyebeng Incompetent and Unfit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawyer-adofo-labels-special-prosecutor-agyebeng-incompetent-and-unfit/Constitutional lawyer Kwame Adofo has publicly declared Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng incompetent and unfit for office, citing systemic failures in handling high profile corruption cases. Speaking on The Forum program on Asaase Radio on Saturday, Adofo highlighted the Cecilia Dapaah investigation as evidence of what he characterized as professional inadequacies within the Office of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawyer-adofo-labels-special-prosecutor-agyebeng-incompetent-and-unfit/

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31 h. ago If Sammy Darko were in Police Service, he wouldn’t even be a Superintendent – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has clarified that he never referred to the Director of Strategy, Research and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Sammy Darko, or other staff as “junior staff.”

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31 h. ago Martin Kpebu to file petition seeking removal of Special Prosecutor next week

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/martin-kpebu-to-file-petition-seeking-removal-of-special-prosecutor-next-week/Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu announced on Saturday, December 6, that he will submit a formal petition for the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng next week. Kpebu described the action as marking the end of the Office of the Special Prosecutor in its current form. Kpebu stated the petition would be submitted this coming […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/martin-kpebu-to-file-petition-seeking-removal-of-special-prosecutor-next-week/

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32 h. ago OSP says probe into SML predates Manasseh Azure Awini’s petition

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that investigations into Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) began before the submission of any petition by freelance investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awini.

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32 h. ago OSP is acting lawlessly; it had zero jurisdiction to arrest Martin Kpebu – Kofi Bentil

The arrest of private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has drawn sharp criticism from civil society, with Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, describing the actions as “a bit lawless.”

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33 h. ago I support Parliament’s call to scrap the OSP – Elikem Kotoko

Deputy Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, says he fully supports Parliament’s proposal to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), insisting the office has failed in its purpose.

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34 h. ago OSP should be a department under the AG’s office – Elikem Kotoko

Deputy Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, has said 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.

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34 h. ago Bentil Defends OSP as Manasseh Azure Raises Credibility Concerns Over SML Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bentil-defends-osp-as-manasseh-azure-raises-credibility-concerns-over-sml-claims/Lawyer Kofi Bentil insists Ghana needs the Office of the Special Prosecutor despite growing criticism, even as investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni highlights procedural irregularities and contradictory claims that raise serious questions about the office’s credibility. The contrasting perspectives emerged during separate television appearances this week. Speaking on TV3’s Key Points on Saturday, December 6, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bentil-defends-osp-as-manasseh-azure-raises-credibility-concerns-over-sml-claims/

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34 h. ago OSP director tells Manasseh Azure he can’t do the job better than Kissi Agyebeng

The Director of Research, Communications and Strategy at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Sammy Darko, has told investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni that he cannot perform the duties of the Special Prosecutor better than the current officeholder, Kissi Agyebeng.

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35 h. ago Kissi Agyebeng has survived two assassination attempts – Sammy Darko reveals

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has reportedly survived two assassination attempts, a senior official at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed, highlighting the personal risks faced by the agency’s personnel while carrying out high-profile investigations.

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35 h. ago Ace Ankomah proposes merger of Special Prosecutor and Public Prosecutions offices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ace-ankomah-proposes-merger-of-special-prosecutor-and-public-prosecutions-offices/Ghanaian legal practitioner Ace Ankomah has proposed consolidating the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions into a new Independent National Prosecutions Authority to remove prosecutorial power from Executive control. Ankomah, a senior partner at Bentsi Enchill, Letsa and Ankomah, made the comments Friday in a Facebook post amid ongoing political […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ace-ankomah-proposes-merger-of-special-prosecutor-and-public-prosecutions-offices/

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37 h. ago It’s difficult to believe everything the OSP says – Manasseh Awuni

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has expressed serious doubts about the credibility of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), citing inconsistencies in the institution’s public statements and timelines.

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38 h. ago I will only submit my allegations to a board, not the OSP’s subordinates – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has maintained that he will not submit evidence on his earlier allegations against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng to officers of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), insisting that he can only present such material to an independent board.

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38 h. ago ‘I’m still a bit traumatised’ – Martin Kpebu recounts alleged abuse during OSP arrest

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has given a detailed account of what he describes as abusive treatment by personnel of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) during his recent arrest.

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38 h. ago Martin Kpebu denies verbally abusing OSP officers, says allegations are fabricated

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has strongly rejected claims by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) that he verbally abused its officers during his recent visit to the institution.

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62 h. ago Analysis: After allocating over ₵1bn, parliament now turns on the OSP

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 criticised […]

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