18 h. ago Odike Demands Electoral Commission Chair Resignation Over Performance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/odike-demands-electoral-commission-chair-resignation-over-performance/Businessman and politician Akwasi Addae Odike has criticized Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa, stating she should resign due to what he describes as failures in her role. Speaking on Ezra TV during discussions about petitions seeking the removal of the EC Chair, Odike argued that Ghana’s electoral leadership has become too partisan. He proposed creating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/odike-demands-electoral-commission-chair-resignation-over-performance/

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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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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 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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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 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 vs Kpebu: It is not a crime to make an allegation against a public officer – Bentil

Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has stressed that citizens cannot be criminally sanctioned for failing to prove allegations made against public office holders.

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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 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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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 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 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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