The Supreme Court has directed parties in a constitutional case challenging the establishment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to file their responses within seven days as proceedings continue.
The case questions the legality of the law that created the Office of the Special Prosecutor (Ghana), established under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959).
According to reports, the suit was filed by a private citizen who is challenging certain provisions of the law, arguing that they may conflict with the 1992 Constitution, particularly in relation to prosecutorial authority.
The Supreme Court’s directive requires the Attorney General and other respondents to submit their statements of case within the stipulated timeframe to allow the court to proceed with the matter.
At the centre of the legal dispute is whether Parliament had the constitutional authority to establish an independent prosecutorial body separate from the Attorney-General’s office.
The OSP, however, has previously maintained that its creation is lawful and essential in strengthening Ghana’s fight against corruption and related offences.
The case continues to generate legal and public interest as it touches on the structure and independence of key anti-corruption institutions in the country.
The Supreme Court is expected to hear further arguments from all parties before delivering its final ruling on the matter.
Source: Thepressradio.com
