Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for what he describes as an unreasonable condition set for his release following his arrest on Wednesday, December 3. Speaking in an interview with Joy FM on Thursday, Mr Kpebu said he was shocked when the OSP asked him to provide […]
Private legal practitioner Victoria Bright says the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) now suffers a credibility gap that is undermining its ability to lead the country’s anti-corruption fight. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, November 22, during a discussion on the OSP’s charges against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and others, Ms Bright said the public no […]
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has officially charged former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML), and six others for corruption and corruption-related offences. In all, there are 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences. President John Mahama, on October 31, ordered the immediate termination of all contracts with the Strategic Mobilisation Ghana […]
Lawyers for the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, have refuted claims by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) suggesting that assets worth over GH¢100 million linked to their client have been seized. In a statement issued by Hay & Partners at Law and signed by Hanifa […]
Paul Adom-Otchere, the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), has initiated a legal challenge against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), filing a motion at the High Court in Accra to strike down a directive ordering him to declare his assets and income. The application, lodged by his legal team […]
Legal representative for Paul Adom-Otchere, Nicholas Lenin Anane Agyei, has sharply criticised the bail conditions imposed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). He described them as excessive, punitive and a veiled attempt to prolong his client’s detention unlawfully. The defence counsel voiced his concerns following the OSP’s decision to demand that Mr Adom-Otchere, […]
Broadcaster and former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Paul Adom-Otchere, says he has received calls from concerned individuals warning that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) intends to arrest and detain him as punishment for his recent criticisms of the institution and its head. Speaking in a Facebook video on […]
The legal team of Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has issued a rebuttal to the corruption charges filed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The team asserts their client has not been formally served with court documents despite widespread media reports of a 25-count indictment. In […]
Raphael Mensah, the individual wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for his alleged involvement in a corruption-related offence, has returned to Ghana and surrendered to authorities. Mensah, who was abroad when a wanted notice was issued for him on 8 July 2025, appeared in court today and was granted bail under strict […]
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed criminal charges against seven individuals and three companies, including the former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid. This is over a sprawling extortion and money laundering scheme involving over GH¢280 million. In a statement issued on Thursday, July 17, the OSP detailed the charges, which […]
Prof Mrs Angela Ofori-Atta, wife of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has assured Ghanaians that her husband has no intention of obstructing or delaying investigations into allegations of corruption levelled against him. Speaking in an interview with Joy News on Monday, 16th June 2025, Prof Ofori-Atta stated that her husband is prepared to engage fully […]
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has once again declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a wanted person, effective today, June 2, 2025. This decisive action follows his failure to appear in person at the OSP’s headquarters by the stipulated deadline, violating an earlier agreement that saw his temporary removal from the wanted list. […]
