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Ken Ofori-Atta trial to resume August 27 after Supreme Court clears OSP Act
The Office of the Special Prosecutor announced the new date in a Facebook post on Monday, August 10.
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OSP stay application in quo warranto case adjourned to June 8
On April 15, 2026, the High Court ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor could not independently prosecute criminal cases.
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Attorney-General’s office ready to take over OSP prosecutions after court ruling
In a public statement shared on his Facebook page, he signalled that the Attorney-General’s office would comply with the directive of the court rather than resist or ignore it.
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Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, others plead not guilty to OSP's fresh charges
This is now the third time pleas have been taken in the case, which centres on allegations of a large-scale extortion and laundering scheme involving more than GH¢291 million and $332,000.
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Mahama dismisses EC, deputies and Special Prosecutor removal petitions
In a Presidency statement dated Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the government said that the Chief Justice advised the President that the petitions failed to establish a prima facie case
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OSP says it is holding and administering major assets tied to NPA extortion case
The update is contained in the 2025 Half-Yearly Report, signed by Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, which describes the assets as exhibits in The Republic v. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid & Nine Others (CR/0603/2025) pending before the Criminal Hig...
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OSP uncovers ₵13.38m tax lapse in GRA payments to SML
At a press briefing on Thursday, October 31, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng disclosed that the GRA, despite being the nation’s central tax enforcement agency, failed to withhold statutory taxes when making automatic payments to SML.
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Paul Adom-Otchere drags Special Prosecutor to court over property declaration order
The veteran broadcaster and former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has filed an application seeking to quash a directive from the OSP that ordered him to declare his assets and income.
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OSP dragged to court over alleged unfair termination of employment
Filed at the Human Rights Division of the High Court, the suit challenges the OSP’s decision to withdraw his appointment in June 2025 without first allowing him to defend himself before a disciplinary body.
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Court rejects Ofori-Atta’s bid to block “wanted” declaration by Special Prosecutor
Mr Ofori-Atta, currently facing multiple corruption-related investigations stemming from his time in office, had petitioned the court to restrain the OSP from issuing a “wanted” notice and launching what his lawyers described as a media-dri...
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Crime
Criminal charges loom at NPA over GH₵280 million corruption scandal
In a public announcement issued by the OSP, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng detailed how the investigation, which began in November 2024, uncovered a complex network of illicit dealings.
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It's 'barbaric, uncivilized' for OSP to declare Ofori-Atta fugitive-Ansa-Asare
He questioned the legitimacy of the OSP’s declaration, arguing that such a step is legally unfounded and politically motivated.
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Cecilia Dapaah case: OSP request for money laundering investigation by EOCO without basis -AG
On January 25, 2024, the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) withdrew from ongoing cases against the former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah.
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Alleged bribery of Majority MPs by businessman: OSP concludes probe, bemoans lack of cooperation from MPs
In its report released today, January 3, 2024, the OSP confirms that the wealthy businessman did in fact attempt to bribe a section of the majority caucus of Parliament, but that monetary offer was rejected by the contacted Members of Parli...
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We remain resolute in rendering corruption costly and unattractive - OSP
"Our vision is clear - to render corruption costly and unattractive, and we remain resolute in fulfilling this mandate,"
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Mahama Ayariga petitions OSP to probe BoG bosses, others over procurement of new office complex
The petition dated October 30, 2023, also wants the OSP to further investigate members of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank, the Chief Executive Officer of Messrs. Goldkey Properties Ltd and the project consultants
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OSP goes to SC; seeks quashing of HC ruling to hear motion earlier
The High Court, presided over by Justice Eric Twum granted a motion for abridgment of time filed by Madam Cecilia Dapaah subsequent to the OSP’s filing of a second motion for confirmation of seizure.
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OSP has not withdrawn request for recusal, removal of Justice Edward Twum
Earlier today, there were reports on social media to the effect that the Office had withdrawn the petition.
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OSP’s freezing confirmation refused; Ordered to return Cecilia Dapaah’s stolen cash within 7 days
The OSP is currently investigating the former Minister in charge of Sanitation for corruption and corruption-related offenses
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OSP concludes investigations against Bissue, Adu Boahen, two others
These were contained in its Half-Yearly Report released today July 4, 2023.
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