AG can discontinue OSP prosecutions through nolle prosequi - Supreme Court

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• PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 3 days ago

  NDC FILED NOLLE PROSEQUI TO SET CRIMINALS FREE!!! MAY GID FORGIVE NDC FOR THEIR CRIMES AGAINST THE PEOPLE OF GHANA!!!

  NDC FILED NOLLE PROSEQUI TO SET CRIMINALS FREE!!! MAY GID FORGIVE NDC FOR THEIR CRIMES AGAINST THE PEOPLE OF GHANA!!!

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• Game Changer +447935009178 3 days ago

  This is a 419 anti graft institution created by the akyem sakawa mafia just to gaslight everybody in the name of fighting corruption. Akufo Addo and his goons are criminals.

  This is a 419 anti graft institution created by the akyem sakawa mafia just to gaslight everybody in the name of fighting corruption. Akufo Addo and his goons are criminals.

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• plo 3 days ago

  Potential Holes in the Ruling
  OSP independence
  The OSP was created to be insulated from political interference, especially from the executive. Allowing the AG to discontinue its prosecutions could undermine that independe ...
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  Potential Holes in the Ruling
  OSP independence
  The OSP was created to be insulated from political interference, especially from the executive. Allowing the AG to discontinue its prosecutions could undermine that independence, since the AG is a political appointee and part of the executive branch.
  
  Conflict of mandates
  The AG has a constitutional mandate to control all public prosecutions, while the OSP has a statutory mandate to prosecute corruption. This dual authority risks duplication, turf wars, or paralysis if the AG and OSP disagree.
  
  Risk of selective justice
  Critics worry that politically sensitive corruption cases could be discontinued by the AG under the guise of constitutional authority, weakening anti-corruption efforts.
  
  Unclear accountability
  If the AG overrides the OSP, who is accountable for failed prosecutions? The ruling leaves ambiguity about whether responsibility lies with the OSP, the AG, or both.
  
  Legislative intent vs constitutional supremacy
  Parliament passed the OSP Act to give prosecutorial independence, but the Court’s ruling reasserts constitutional supremacy of the AG. This tension could require legislative amendment or constitutional reform to clarify boundaries.
  
  Public trust deficit
  The perception that the AG can “pull the plug” on corruption cases may erode confidence in the justice system, even if legally sound.

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