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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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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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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47 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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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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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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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 OSP Says Martin Kpebu’s conduct undermines its mandate but insists it will stay the course

The Director of Strategy, Research and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Samuel Appiah Darko, has warned that the recent actions of private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu risk undermining the operations of the OSP.

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3 d. ago ‘My arrest was a suicide mission by Kissi Agyebeng’ – Martin Kpebu claims after release from OSP custody

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has described his arrest by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as entirely unjustified, insisting it forms part of what he terms a “suicide mission” being pursued by Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.

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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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4 d. ago Victor Adawudu says there is mistrust at the OSP with bail used as punishment 

Private legal practitioner Victor Kwadjoga Adawudu says the recent events surrounding the arrest and detention of lawyer Martin Kpebu show that there is mistrust in the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

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4 d. ago A clear blot on his career – Adawudu slams Special Prosecutor over Kpebu arrest

Private legal practitioner Victor Kwadjoga Adawudu says the arrest and detention of lawyer and activist Martin Kpebu by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has left a stain on the professional record of the Special Prosecutor.

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8 d. ago Kpebu Questions Special Prosecutor Claims on Ofori Atta Arrest

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kpebu-questions-special-prosecutor-claims-on-ofori-atta-arrest/Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu is challenging claims by Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng that the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), National Security, and Ghana Immigration Service refused to assist in the attempted arrest of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta. Speaking on TV3’s Keypoints program, Kpebu said he independently verified the Special Prosecutor’s assertions by contacting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kpebu-questions-special-prosecutor-claims-on-ofori-atta-arrest/

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