6 d. ago OSP exists largely on paper – Majority Chief Whip Rockson Dafeamekpor

The Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Rockson Dafeamakpor, has questioned the practical effectiveness of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), arguing that the institution appears to exist largely in name rather than in action.

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6 d. ago Samuel Abu Jinapor: NDC supported establishment of Office of the Special Prosecutor

The Member of Parliament for Damongo and former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, has affirmed that the establishment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) received bipartisan support, including from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

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6 d. ago NDC supported establishment of Office of the Special Prosecutor – Samuel Jinapor

The Member of Parliament for Damongo and former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, has affirmed that the establishment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) received bipartisan support, including from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

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6 d. ago Focus OSP debate on the institution, not the Special Prosecutor – Abu Jinapor

The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor has called for a more measured and objective national conversation on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), urging that discussions centre on the institution rather than the personality heading it.

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6 d. ago Don’t credit SML exposure to OSP; it played no role – Dafeamakpor

Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Rockson Dafeamakpor, has cautioned against attributing the exposure of the controversial SML revenue assurance contract to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), insisting that the institution played no meaningful role in uncovering the scandal.

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6 d. ago Ghanaians must stop idolising political leaders; they’re servants of the people – Abu Jinapor

The Member of Parliament for Damongo and former minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has urged the public to desist from elevating political leaders to an almost royal status, describing the practice as unhealthy for Ghana’s democratic culture.

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1 week ago A Plus backs calls for stronger accountability at OSP, says criticism should spur improvement

Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, Gomoa Central MP, says calls for stronger scrutiny of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) are justified and should prompt the institution to improve its output and operational structure. Speaking in an exclusive interview on the AM Show, the independent MP said public concerns about the effectiveness of the OSP are legitimate, especially in light of comments recently made by the Speaker of Parliament regarding value for money.

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1 week ago A Plus warns against abolishing OSP amid criticism of Special Prosecutor

Gomoa Central Member of Parliament, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has strongly defended the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), cautioning against growing calls to abolish the institution amid public debate over the performance of Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng. Speaking in an interview on The KSM Show, the MP argued that dissatisfaction […]

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2 w. ago It’s premature to call for the scrapping of OSP – President Mahama

President John Mahama says it is too early for anyone to call for the abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), insisting the institution still holds an important role in Ghana’s anti-corruption framework.

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2 w. ago Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh urges constitutional overhaul to fix OSP challenges

Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh, is urging a full constitutional review to resolve the persistent controversies surrounding the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), warning that incremental fixes will not save the institution.

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2 w. ago Scrap it – Sam Okudzeto says Special Prosecutor’s office has achieved nothing

Former President of the Ghana Bar Association, Sam Okudzeto, has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), insisting that the institution has failed to justify its existence and must be scrapped.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Resource AG office to fight corruption, abolish OSP – Majority Leader

The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has called for the abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), arguing that the institution has failed to deliver on its core mandate eight years after its establishment.

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3 w. ago Kpebu accuses OSP of “vigilante mentality” after arrest and release

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has renewed his criticisms of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), accusing the institution of adopting what he describes as a “vigilante mentality” in its dealings with individuals under investigation. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, December 4, a day after his arrest and release, Mr […]

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3 w. ago A soldier at the OSP called me stupid, and I replied him – Martin Kpebu claims

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has alleged that a soldier stationed at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) verbally assaulted him during his visit to the institution on Wednesday, December 3.

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3 w. ago A soldier at the OSP called me ‘stupid’; I returned the insult — Kpebu claims

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has alleged that a soldier stationed at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) verbally assaulted him during his visit to the institution on Wednesday, December 3.

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4 w. ago University Lecturer Calls for Scrapping Office of Special Prosecutor

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/university-lecturer-calls-for-scrapping-office-of-special-prosecutor/Dr. Joshua Jebuntie Zaato, a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has called for the scrapping of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), arguing that the institution has outlived its usefulness and resources allocated to it should be channeled into development projects like the Big Push initiative. The senior lecturer described the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/university-lecturer-calls-for-scrapping-office-of-special-prosecutor/

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