Tag: Public Accountability
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Reconsider Indonesia’s $1B Board of Peace Fee: A Tax Burden in Disguise
Context: What is the Board of Peace fee? Reports indicate Indonesia is considering a sizable annual membership payment of US$1 billion to the so‑called Board of Peace, described as US-backed and internationally significant. The figure translates to around Rp17 trillion, a sum that would be felt across the economy and may shape budget priorities for…
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Documents Reveal How Close They Were to Jeffrey Epstein
New Documents Challenge Denials About Epstein Connections In recent weeks, a cascade of newly released documents has drawn renewed scrutiny to figures who publicly downplayed their associations with Jeffrey Epstein. The individuals involved have long argued that their links to Epstein were minimal, superficial, or only tied to intellectual or professional admiration. Critics say the…
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Ruto Reappoints Four to State Corporations Advisory Committee for New Term
Overview of the Reappointments President William Ruto has renewed the tenure of four members on Kenya’s State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC), signaling continuity in oversight and governance for the next three years. The reappointments, made under Section 26(1)(e) of the State Corporations Act (Cap. 446), will take effect from the date announced by the presidency.…
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Major row erupts amid multi-million euro overspend at Limerick council
Overview: Overspend reveals strain at Limerick council A financial report presented at Limerick City and County Council has revealed a multi-million euro overspend, triggering a heated exchange between the council’s mayor and the chief executive. The disclosure comes amid growing scrutiny of how funds are allocated and spent within the local authority, and it has…
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Uncovering a GH¢345 million loss: OSP flags ports disinfection deal missteps
Overview: What the OSP report reveals The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) released its July–December 2025 Half-Yearly Report on January 29, 2026, detailing a substantial financial loss tied to a ports disinfection contract. The report estimates an overall loss of GH¢345 million, a figure that has reignited scrutiny over procurement practices, contract terms, and…
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OSP Seizes Assets Tied to Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid in Criminal Case
Overview: OSP moves to seize assets linked to a high-profile case The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced a major development in a continuing criminal investigation involving former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) chief executive officer Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid. The OSP says it has seized and is managing a range of high-value assets tied…
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Ghana: OSP Seizes Assets Linked to Mustapha Abdul-Hamid Case
Introduction: A Step in Asset Recovery The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in Ghana has announced the seizure and management of a broad range of high-value assets as part of the ongoing criminal proceedings against former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) chief executive Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and nine co- defendants. The move underscores the state’s…
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Ghana Court Grants OSP More Time in SML Case Involving Ken Ofori-Atta
Accra High Court Extends deadline for Strategic Mobilisation Limited case disclosures The Accra High Court has granted the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) additional time to file and serve further disclosures in the ongoing Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) case. The case involves former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven co-defendants, marking another development in…
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Indonesia’s Pilkada: Democracy’s Last Line of Defence
Introduction: A Crucial Moment for Indonesia’s Democracy In late December 2025, Indonesia faced a pivotal moment that many observers described as a stress test for the nation’s democratic fabric. The unilateral move by top leaders of four government coalition parties — including the president’s Gerindra, Golkar, PKB, and PAN — to redefine or suspend standard…
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New GETFund Projects to Boost Infrastructure at Afife SHS, Says Chairman
GETFund Announces New Infrastructure Projects for Afife SHS The Board Chairman of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), Mr. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has revealed plans to launch a fresh wave of infrastructure projects at Afife Senior High Technical School (Afife SHS). Speaking in a recent update, Bedzrah, who also serves as the Member of Parliament…