Government to announce next steps after High Court ruling on OSP

Government has announced plans to roll out detailed measures in the coming days to implement a recent High Court ruling affecting the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

Deputy Attorney General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, disclosed this during an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Friday, April 17, 2026.

He explained that ongoing consultations with key institutions are aimed at ensuring a careful and constitutionally sound response to the court’s decision.

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According to him, government has already held a series of high-level meetings to determine the appropriate course of action.

“We have been engaging and planning, and in the coming days, we will announce to the public the steps we are putting in place to give effect to the court’s decision,” he stated.

The development follows a High Court ruling delivered on April 15, 2026, which held that the OSP does not have independent constitutional authority to prosecute cases without the express approval of the Attorney General, citing the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.

The ruling has sparked renewed debate over the independence and structure of Ghana’s anti-corruption framework, particularly the mandate of the OSP, which was established under the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959).

Dr Srem-Sai emphasised that government is proceeding cautiously to ensure that any measures adopted are fair, lawful, and in the national interest.

“Matters of this nature require people who have deep public interest at heart and the right mindset to achieve what is just,” he noted.

He further assured that the rights of individuals, including those currently facing prosecution, will be fully respected throughout the implementation process.

“We will ensure that any step we take is in the best interest of the people and with full respect for the human rights of those affected, including persons being prosecuted,” he added.

The Deputy Attorney General also indicated that it would be premature to outline specific actions immediately due to the complexity of the legal and institutional issues involved.

Srem-Sai added that consultations are ongoing with stakeholders, including the OSP, as it works towards a coordinated and legally sound approach.

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