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Majority Leader Calls For Abolishment of the OSP
The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga has called for the abolishment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
Commenting on the matter involving the detention of private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu by the OSP on the floor of the House, Mr
Ayariga noted that the Attorney-General is better placed to fight corruption in the country when given the needed resources.
However, the Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Jinapor was of the view that the creation of the OSP by the previous Government was a noble idea therefore the Majority Caucus must stop pushing for the repeal of the Act that established the OSP.
Earlier on the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson Dafeamekpor urged the House to invite the Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng to the House to explain the reasons behind the recent detentions of individuals invited to assist investigations.
The Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin who was in the chair noted that the behavior of arresting and detaining individuals by the OSP and other security institutions must not be politicised.
The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
