37 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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43 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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3 d. ago Kpebu arrest: OSP should clarify the laws they are acting under – Bentil

The sudden arrest and subsequent detention of prominent lawyer Martin Kpebu by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has drawn sharp criticism from governance experts, with IMANI Africa Vice President Kofi Bentil demanding immediate clarification on the legal basis of the OSP’s actions.

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3 d. 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 d. ago Full text: OSP’s full clarification of Martin Kpebu’s arrest

This is not the first—or even the second—time Mr. Kpebu has acted improperly toward OSP security personnel in the discharge of their lawful duties. After each incident, he publicly presents a completely different version of events.

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3 d. ago OSP justifies Martin Kpebu’s arrest; says his conduct left officers ‘no option but to act’

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has pushed back against claims circulating on social media following the arrest and release of private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu, insisting that its officers acted strictly within the law.

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3 d. ago OSP details events leading to Martin Kpebu’s arrest; denies falling for ‘trap’

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has provided a blow-by-blow account of Wednesday’s incident involving private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu, insisting that his arrest was lawful and free from any political or personal motive.

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