Executive Summary
The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticized a recent High Court ruling that mandates the Attorney-General to oversee all criminal cases managed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). According to the Minority, this ruling misinterprets Article 88(4) of the Constitution, which they believe already grants the OSP full prosecutorial authority without needing repeated approval from the Attorney-General. John Darko, the Minority’s Legal Counsel and Member of Parliament for Suame, openly disagreed with the court’s decision, calling it a "complete mistake" and asserting that the judge overstepped his authority by nullifying ongoing prosecutions. Darko emphasized that requiring the OSP to seek approval for each case would render it ineffective and subject it to executive control, undermining its intended independence. The Minority has questioned the Attorney-General's swift takeover of prosecutions, viewing it as a sign of the government's potential lack of commitment to fighting corruption and urging the Attorney-General's office to allow the OSP to continue its work without interference.
- Minority criticizes court ruling giving Attorney-General oversight of OSP cases, fearing it undermines OSP's independence and anti-corruption efforts.
What Is Driving The Story?
- Court ruling on OSP's prosecutorial powers.
- Minority's concern about executive interference.