2 d. 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 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 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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4 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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4 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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4 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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6 d. ago QNET distances itself from alleged scam activities of Ghanaians arrested in Côte d’Ivoire 

Global lifestyle and wellness company QNET strongly dissociates itself from the 20 Ghanaians facing legal trial in the Ivory Coast for alleged involvement in fraudulent acts, as stated by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

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9 d. ago District Assemblies Misuse Mining Royalties While Communities Blame Companies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/district-assemblies-misuse-mining-royalties-while-communities-blame-companies/Communities in mining areas continue to demand water, schools, clinics, roads and other basic amenities from mining companies, but the real problem lies much closer to home, according to policy analyst and natural resource governance advocate Dr. Steve Manteaw. Speaking at a roundtable on illicit gold in Accra organized by UK based charity Spotlight on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/district-assemblies-misuse-mining-royalties-while-communities-blame-companies/

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1 week ago Woyome Family Rubbishes Allegations of Involvement in Installation of Togbega Xedihor Hlitabo IV; Threatens Legal Action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/woyome-family-rubbishes-allegations-of-involvement-in-installation-of-togbega-xedihor-hlitabo-iv-threatens-legal-action/Former Member of Parliament (MP) for South Tongu in the Volta Region, Hon. Kwabla Mensah Woyome, together with his elder brother, Mr. Alfred Agbesi, has threatened legal action — including a defamation suit — against some divisional chiefs, queenmothers, traditional office holders and other individuals over what they describe as malicious and false publications against […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/woyome-family-rubbishes-allegations-of-involvement-in-installation-of-togbega-xedihor-hlitabo-iv-threatens-legal-action/

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1 week ago Lawyer Alleges Personal Interest Behind Afenyo Markin’s Defence of Former Chief Justice

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawyer-alleges-personal-interest-behind-afenyo-markins-defence-of-former-chief-justice/Legal practitioner Thaddeus Sory has alleged that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin’s opposition to the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo stems from personal interest rather than national concern, making serious claims about their relationship during an interview on the KSM Show. Sory disclosed that Afenyo Markin featured prominently in his client’s petition seeking […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawyer-alleges-personal-interest-behind-afenyo-markins-defence-of-former-chief-justice/

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2 w. ago Resource Analyst Questions Galamsey Legalization Allegations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/resource-analyst-questions-galamsey-legalization-allegations/Natural resource governance expert Dr. Steve Manteaw has strongly challenged claims by Prof. Stephen Adei that Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) represents a backdoor attempt at legitimizing illegal small scale mining, widely known as galamsey. The policy analyst, who chairs the Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI), described Prof. Adei’s assertion as mischievous and reflecting a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/resource-analyst-questions-galamsey-legalization-allegations/

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2 w. ago Dr. Steve Manteaw rebuts Prof. Adei’s claims of Gold Board ‘legalising galamsey’

Policy analyst and natural resource governance advocate, Dr. Steve Manteaw, has strongly refuted claims by Prof. Stephen Addae that the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) effectively legalizes illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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2 w. ago Lithium debate driven by sentiment, not Facts — Steve Manteaw

Policy Analyst and Natural Resource Governance Expert, Dr Steve Manteaw, has cautioned Ghanaians against overstating the economic significance of lithium compared to the country’s gold sector, describing the political debate over the revised Atlantic Lithium agreement as overly sentimental and potentially harmful to investment confidence.

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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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3 w. ago Bright Simons accuses government of using unverifiable figures to justify lithium‑royalty cut

Policy analyst Bright Simons has challenged the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources’ claim that lithium prices have collapsed from over US$3,000 per tonne to just above US$630, a figure cited by the mines minister to justify reducing Ghana’s royalty rate on the country’s first lithium mine. 

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4 w. ago Senanu Questions Presidential Advisors Over Galamsey State of Emergency Stance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/senanu-questions-presidential-advisors-over-galamsey-state-of-emergency-stance/Co-Chair of the Citizens Movement Against Corruption (CMaC), Edem Senanu, has expressed concern over President John Dramani Mahama’s reluctance to declare a state of emergency on illegal mining, questioning whether those advising the president truly grasp the severity of the crisis facing Ghana. Speaking on TV3’s KeyPoints program on November 8, Senanu called for stronger […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/senanu-questions-presidential-advisors-over-galamsey-state-of-emergency-stance/

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4 w. ago Opposition Campaign Official Questions Government Galamsey Strategy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-campaign-official-questions-government-galamsey-strategy/Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign, has challenged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration over its approach to illegal mining, accusing the government of lacking concrete plans to combat the environmental crisis. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, November 8, he urged authorities to abandon theatrical responses. “It’s time for this […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-campaign-official-questions-government-galamsey-strategy/

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