10 h. ago Manhyia South MP accuses speaker of partisanship over Kpandai re

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has criticised Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin for what he describes as inconsistent and partisan handling of the Kpandai parliamentary re-run issue. Speaking on Joy Midday News, the MP questioned why the Speaker allowed the Clerk to notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy despite a pending motion for stay of execution filed at the court. According to him, the Speaker’s position contradicts previous practice where legal processes were allowed to conclude before a vacancy was declared in similar cases.

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27 h. ago Why the haste? – NPP MP question’s EC notification over vacant Kpandai seat despite stay of exection

Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah, has expressed surprise and concern over Parliament’s decision to formally notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency despite active legal processes challenging the decision.

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3 d. ago OSP says probe into SML predates Manasseh Azure Awini’s petition

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that investigations into Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) began before the submission of any petition by freelance investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awini.

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3 d. ago OSP director tells Manasseh Azure he can’t do the job better than Kissi Agyebeng

The Director of Research, Communications and Strategy at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Sammy Darko, has told investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni that he cannot perform the duties of the Special Prosecutor better than the current officeholder, Kissi Agyebeng.

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5 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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5 d. ago We’ve hit him hard – Kpebu stands firm on corruption claims against Kissi Agyebeng after OSP detention

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has renewed his corruption allegations against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, insisting he will not back down even after being detained by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Wednesday, December 3. Speaking to JoyNews on his way to the OSP office after his release last night, Mr Kpebu said he is receiving continuous information from citizens to support his claims.

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6 d. ago Martin Kpebu insists on independent panel for probe into special prosecutor

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has arrived at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to meet investigators over his corruption allegations against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, but says he will not participate if the investigative committee is not independently constituted.

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1 week ago Ashanti region sees sharp rise in BP, eye diseases and cancer risks after 35

A 35-day free medical outreach in some parts of Kwabre East, Tafo, Suame, Asawase, Manhyia North, Manhyia South, Oforikrom, and Subin in the Ashanti Region has uncovered an alarming cases of life-threatening health conditions, especially high blood pressure, cataract, glaucoma, and breast cancer risks.

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1 week ago Alarming cases of BP, cancer and eye diseases uncovered in 35

A 35-day free medical outreach in some parts of Kwabre East, Tafo, Suame, Asawase, Manhyia North, Manhyia South, Oforikrom, and Subin in the Ashanti Region has uncovered an alarming cases of life-threatening health conditions, especially high blood pressure, cataract, glaucoma, and breast cancer risks.

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2 w. ago Manhyia South MP warns against setting ‘dangerous precedent’ with Chief Justice removal

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has warned that Ghana risks setting a “dangerous precedent” in its handling of constitutional matters, particularly regarding the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

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2 w. ago “OSP should not investigate claims against itself” — Manhyia South MP

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has accused the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of placing itself in a conflict of interest situation by deciding to investigate allegations made against the office by private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu.

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2 w. ago OSP should not investigate corruption claims against itself — Manhyia South MP

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has argued that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) should not investigate claims directed at itself.

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2 w. ago Investigative Journalist Responds to OSP Release of Mugshots in SML Scandal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/investigative-journalist-responds-to-osp-release-of-mugshots-in-sml-scandal/Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has reacted publicly after the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) released mugshots of individuals charged with former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in the Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) corruption case. In a statement, Manasseh identified Evans Adusei as a central figure appearing in the released images, describing him as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/investigative-journalist-responds-to-osp-release-of-mugshots-in-sml-scandal/

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2 w. ago ‘I’ve been reflecting on life’ – Matthew Opoku Prempeh says of his ‘best time in 16 years’

Former Manhyia South MP and running mate to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, says he has spent the last ten months in deep reflection and quiet renewal.

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3 w. ago SML petitions CHRAJ to investigate OSP over alleged ‘bias, abuse of power’ and ‘personal vendetta’

The saga between the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and revenue assurance firm Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has taken another turn, with SML filing a formal petition to the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ).

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3 w. ago Bright Simons : The OSP wants to jail former NPA Bosses, but Katanomics is the Bigger Culprit

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is prosecuting former senior officials of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), one of the big government agencies in Ghana’s energy sector. The OSP alleges that the former NPA Executives created an extortion racket that netted them more than $25 million in corrupt funds. In recent days, a loud political controversy has been raging over whether or not any of the nearly $10 million worth of assets across Ghana, ranging from giant trucks and fuel stations to luxury condos, reported to have been frozen by the OSP in the course of its investigations, belong to the former Chief Executive (CEO) of the NPA.

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4 w. ago Minority walkout on vetting was unplanned, meant to prevent disorder — Manhyia South MP

Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour-Awuah, has defended the Minority’s decision to walk out during the vetting of Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, describing it as a peaceful and strategic action.

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4 w. ago Manhyia receives 130 more gold and art objects from South Africa, Britain

The Manhyia Museum in Kumasi has taken receipt of one hundred and thirty (130) more gold and bronze artworks from South Africa and Britain. These artifacts, created in Kumasi and parts of the Asante Kingdom from the 1870s, were returned to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace and to the museum. […]

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