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Paul Adom-Otchere drags special prosecutor to court over asset declaration order
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says it has taken notice of a court action filed by former Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) Board Chairman, Paul Adom-Otchere, challenging its directive for him to declare his property and income.
Mr. Adom-Otchere, who is being investigated for suspected corruption and corruption-related offences in connection with a revenue assurance contract between the Ghana Airports Company and Evatex Limited, filed the application at the High Court in Accra on October 23, 2025.
He is asking the court to declare the OSP’s directive, issued on August 4, 2025, as unlawful and an abuse of power.
His lawyers, led by former Attorney-General Godfred Dame, argue that the order violates the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959) and its operational regulations.
In his suit, Mr. Adom-Otchere is also seeking a declaration that threats of “legal consequences,” “confiscation of property,” and “detention” allegedly issued by officials of the OSP constitute harassment and a violation of his rights.
He is further asking the court to prohibit the OSP from detaining him should he refuse to comply with the directive.
Meanwhile, in a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the OSP said it welcomes the legal challenge and will respond through the proper judicial process.
“The Office of the Special Prosecutor reiterates that it operates strictly within the powers granted under Act 959. All persons under investigation are required to comply with lawful directives, including the declaration of property and income,” the statement said.
It added that asset declaration is one of the legal tools used to ensure accountability and transparency in the management of public resources.
“The fight against corruption demands cooperation from all citizens, especially public officers and individuals linked to public funds. The Office will continue to discharge its mandate without fear or favour,” the OSP noted.
The case is expected to be heard by the High Court in the coming weeks.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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