Government has rejected claims by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) that it is undermining the OSP following a High Court ruling that halted the office’s prosecutorial powers without authorization from the Attorney General.

The demonstration follows what the NPP describes as rising intimidation and a clampdown on free speech. It comes after the arrest of Sunyani East Communications Officer, Abubakar Yakubu.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has appealed a ruling that stripped it of key powers. The legal battle now heads to court as the agency fights for its survival.

CHASS warns that many schools are running out of food and lack funds to feed students, risking a halt in academic work just as WASSCE preparations intensify.

The AG is moving to take over all criminal cases being handled by the Office of the OSP after a High Court ruling held that the OSP lacked authorization from the AG to prosecute a case independently.

The OSP says it will challenge a High Court ruling that bars it from initiating criminal prosecutions without the express authorization of the Attorney General, describing the decision as a threat to its independence and anti-corruption mandate.

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A devastating tragedy has unfolded on Volta Lake after a boat carrying passengers capsized, leaving at least nine people dead, including seven children.

Embattled former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been granted bail after spending about 90 days in detention by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for allegedly overstaying his visa.

Controversy has emerged over the decision to award the Damang Mine takeover bid to Engineers and Planners Limited. The company—reportedly linked to the President’s brother—has been identified as the highest evaluated bidder following a competitive tender process conducted under LI 2176.