15 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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15 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 Soldiers Claim Coup in Benin as Government Says President Safe

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/soldiers-claim-coup-in-benin-as-government-says-president-safe/Soldiers appeared on Benin’s state television on Sunday claiming to have removed President Patrice Talon from power, but government officials dismissed the claim and said loyal forces were containing the attempted coup. The unrest began in the early hours in Porto-Novo, where gunfire erupted near the presidential residence at Camp Guezo. A group of soldiers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/soldiers-claim-coup-in-benin-as-government-says-president-safe/

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16 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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33 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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33 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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33 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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35 h. ago Martin Kpebu’s call for Kissi Agyebeng’s removal is hypocrisy and against accountability – Kojo Asante

Dr Kojo Asante, Director of Policy Advocacy and Engagement at CDD-Ghana, has said popular private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu’s demand for the dismissal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, is an act of “hypocrisy”.

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39 h. ago I’m headed for public office, but not the OSP role – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has hinted that he is likely to take up a public office role soon, but has firmly ruled out any interest in becoming the next Special Prosecutor.

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40 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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40 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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40 h. ago Martin Kpebu dismisses claims he seeks to become Special Prosecutor

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has rejected suggestions that he is positioning himself to take over as Special Prosecutor, describing the claims as baseless and “laughable”.

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40 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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49 h. ago Prime Insight: OSP vs. Kpebu and petitions to remove EC boss to dominate discussions this Saturday

Legal discussions are set to take centre stage this morning as Joy Prime's Prime Insight gathers key figures to dissect two of Ghana's most critical governance issues: the controversial arrest of lawyer Martin Kpebu and the numerous legal challenges filed against the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensah and her two deputies.

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63 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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65 h. ago Martin Kpebu poised to defend claims against Special Prosecutor – Counsel

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu is ready to prove the allegations he has levelled against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, his lawyer Marcellinus Biah has affirmed.

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3 d. ago Kpebu has not been formally charged despite notification of offence

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that the individual at the centre of its recent dispute with lawyer Martin Kpebu has not been formally charged, despite being arrested and notified of the offence under investigation. Director of Strategy, Research and Communications at the OSP, Sammy Darko, offered the clarification on Joy News, stressing that the suspect has only been informed of the offence and had his statement taken.

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3 d. ago Special Prosecutor to be invited to Parliament over detention of Martin Kpebu – Dafeamekpor

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng is to be invited to Parliament after Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, accused his office of abusing its authority in the arrest and detention of private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu.

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3 d. ago Kpebu’s case is a misdemeanour; OSP is overstretching the matter – Appiaagyei

Law lecturer at the University of Ghana has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for what he calls an excessive response in the arrest private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu.

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3 d. ago Kpebu’s case is a misdemeanour; OSP is overstretching the matter – Appiagyei

Law lecturer at the University of Ghana has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for what he calls an excessive response in the arrest private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu.

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