Tag: Public Accountability
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OSP Seizes Assets Worth Over GH¢100 Million in NPA Investigations
Overview of the Developments The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced a significant milestone in its ongoing investigations tied to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and related procurement processes. In a recent update, the OSP disclosed the seizure and freezing of assets valued at more than GH¢100 million, alongside over US$100,000. This development…
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OSP Seizes Assets Worth Over GH¢100m in NPA Probes
Overview: A Major Step in Asset Recovery The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced a significant breakthrough in its ongoing investigations linked to illicit wealth and public asset recovery. In a statement detailing progress so far, the OSP said it has secured the seizure and freezing of assets valued at more than GH¢100…
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Nga Kor Ming Apologizes and Retracts Remarks Over I Lite U Launch Backlash
Malaysia’s Housing Minister Publishes an Apology Over I Lite U Remarks In a move aimed at cooling tensions surrounding the Bukit Bintang lighting initiative, Nga Kor Ming, Malaysia’s Housing and Local Government Minister, publicly apologised for comments he made during the pre-launch of the I Lite U project. The remarks sparked a wave of feedback…
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Oliver Barker-Vormawor Pushes Back on Calls to Scrape the Office of the Special Prosecutor
Ghana’s anti-corruption debate reopens as Barker-Vormawor responds to Kpebu In a turn of recent political discourse in Ghana, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, convener of the FixTheCountry movement, has vigorously pushed back against calls from private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu and others to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The exchange highlights a broader debate about…
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Nga Kor Ming Apologizes and Retracts Remarks Over I Lite U Lighting Launch Backlash
Background: The I Lite U Launch and the Backlash In a recent event surrounding the Bukit Bintang district, the I Lite U lighting initiative drew significant attention for its ambitious design goals and the way it was introduced to the public and media. The program, marketed as a modern lighting upgrade for the popular Kuala…
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Oliver Barker-Vormawor vs. Scrapping the OSP: A High-Stakes Debate on Ghana’s Anti-Graft Efforts
Introduction: A Divisive Question in Ghana’s Anti-Graft Arena The future of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is once again in the spotlight as Oliver Barker-Vormawor, convener of the FixTheCountry movement, publicly challenged calls to dissolve or significantly weaken the anti-corruption body. While some private legal practitioners like Martin Kpebu have argued for scrapping…
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Ghana’s Anti-Graft Debate: Barker-Vormawor Backs OSP, Clashes with Calls to Scrap It
Background: The OSP in Ghana’s anti-corruption landscape The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in Ghana has been positioned as a key pillar in the country’s anti-corruption architecture. Created to investigate and prosecute high-level corruption cases, the OSP operates alongside other institutions like the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) and the Ghanaian judiciary. In…
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SC’s Administrative Reshuffle Aims to Boost Institutional Efficiency
Overview of the Reshuffle The Supreme Court of Pakistan has initiated a major administrative reshuffle aimed at strengthening internal governance and lifting the overall efficiency of the judiciary. In a move described by officials as essential for ensuring operational continuity, the court has made a series of senior-level appointments and reassignments across key administrative departments.…
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Levin Blocks AG Probe into Sde Teiman Leak: A Power Clash in Israel
Overview: A High-Stakes Dispute Over the Sde Teiman Leak In a rapid escalation of tensions between Israel’s Justice Ministry and the office of the Attorney General, Justice Minister Yariv Levin publicly asserted that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara cannot participate in the investigation or any related legal proceedings concerning the Sde Teiman video leak. Levin signaled…
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Britain’s Royals: A Tough Stance When Members Step Out of Line
Introduction: The Royal Code Under Pressure In the modern monarchy, the British royal family often presents a carefully curated image of duty, tradition, and unity. Yet when a member strays—or is perceived to have done so—the question arises: how do Britain’s royals respond? The answer, for many observers, is a mix of swift action, measured…