38 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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44 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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44 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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44 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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44 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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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 Madina MP pushes for OSP to face Parliament over Martin Kpebu’s detention

The Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency, Francis Sosu, has called for the Office of Special Prosecutions (OSP) to be hauled before Parliament following the detention of Martin Kpebu.

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3 d. ago OSP accuses Martin Kpebu of seeking to undermine Kissi Agyebeng’s reputation

The Director of Strategy, Research and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Samuel Appiah Darko, has said that the criticism and allegations from private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu against the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, are a move by him to tarnish the OSP’s image.

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3 d. 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 d. 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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3 d. ago OSP demanding a landed property in my name before bail ‘looked like a joke’ – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for what he describes as unreasonable conditions set for his release following his arrest on Wednesday, December 3.

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3 d. ago Martin Kpebu Detained After Confrontation at Special Prosecutor Office

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/martin-kpebu-detained-after-confrontation-at-special-prosecutor-office/Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu was detained by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Wednesday following a confrontation with security personnel at the agency’s premises, according to Sammy Darko, Director of Strategy, Research and Communications at the OSP. The detention occurred when Kpebu arrived at the OSP compound to respond to an invitation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/martin-kpebu-detained-after-confrontation-at-special-prosecutor-office/

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3 d. ago Kpebu told OSP guards that Kissi Agyebeng is a ‘nobody who will be removed soon’ – Sammy Darko

Director of Strategy, Research and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Sammy Darko, has alleged that private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu verbally abused security officers at 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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4 d. ago OSP accuses Martin Kpebu of ‘pattern of misconduct’ after his release from custody

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has accused private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu of repeatedly disrespecting its security officers, following his release from custody on Wednesday, December 3.

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4 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 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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