An Accra High Court has ordered the Attorney-General’s Department to take immediate control of all criminal prosecutions currently managed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), pending formal authorisation from the Attorney-General.
Delivered on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the ruling carries profound implications for the nation’s legal landscape. Beyond the transfer of authority, the Court declared all ongoing prosecutions initiated by the OSP to be null and void.
This decision effectively brings a sudden halt to several high-profile cases currently being litigated in various courts throughout the country.
Presiding judge John Nyante Nyadu further emphasized the gravity of the procedural lapses by awarding costs of GH₵15,000 against the OSP.
This financial penalty underscores the Court’s firm stance on the matter and highlights the serious nature of the procedural concerns raised during the proceedings.
