Tag: special prosecutor
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Special Prosecutor Fights Back: Unfair Bid to Abolish OSP Met With ‘Extreme Resistance’
Ghana’s OSP Under Fire as Parliament Targets Its Independence The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in Ghana has found itself at the center of a fierce political confrontation as lawmakers push for an abolition or drastic overhaul. In a half-yearly report released for the period ending mid-2025, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng described the last…
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Abolition Bid Slammed by Special Prosecutor: OSP Independence at Risk
Unprecedented parliamentary push threatens the OSP The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) finds itself at the center of a heated political clash as lawmakers move to abolish or fundamentally redefine its mandate. In a period marked by intense parliamentary activity, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has framed the final six months of 2025 as a…
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Special Prosecutor Speaks Out on Parliament’s Bid to Abolish the OSP
Introduction: A Defining Moment for the OSP The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is facing what its leadership characterizes as an aggressive, politically charged bid by Parliament to abolish the agency. In a public framing of the issue, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng described the final six months of 2025 as marked by “extreme resistance”…
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Examining the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s Invitation Controversy: What It Means for Public Discourse
Understanding the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Special Prosecutor The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) plays a pivotal role in pursuing high‑level corruption, serious crimes, and other matters of public interest. The Special Prosecutor (SP) and the Deputy Special Prosecutor lead the office, orchestrating investigations, prosecutorial decisions, and public communications. In…
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Office of the Special Prosecutor: Accountability in Focus
Overview: What the Office of the Special Prosecutor Does The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) serves as a cornerstone of governance in a system that seeks to protect public funds and uphold rule of law. In many jurisdictions, the SP and Deputy SP are tasked with investigating high-level corruption, financial malfeasance, and cases that…
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Office of the Special Prosecutor: SP Invite Controversy Explained
Understanding the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the SP’s Role The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Special Prosecutor (SP) occupy a pivotal place in a country’s fight against corruption and abuse of power. Their mandate typically centers on rooting out high-level misconduct, ensuring due process, and safeguarding the public interest. While…
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K-P Cabinet Approves Withdrawal of May 9 Vandalism and Firing Cases in Mardan
Overview: A Controversial Legal Turn in Mardan The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has moved to withdraw a set of cases linked to the May 9 incident described as vandalism and firing, with official sources confirming the cabinet’s approval for withdrawal. Advocate General Shah Faisal said the decision follows assessments that the cases were built on…