The Supreme Court of Ghana has granted permission for 14 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to participate in an ongoing constitutional case challenging the powers and legal authority of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
The case seeks to determine whether the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959) is in line with the 1992 Constitution, particularly regarding prosecutorial authority and the constitutional role of the Attorney-General.
The CSOs have been admitted into the case as friends of the court, also known as amicus curiae, enabling them to provide legal opinions and expert perspectives to support the court’s deliberations.
Central to the case is Article 88 of the Constitution, which grants prosecutorial powers to the Attorney-General. The court is expected to determine whether the Office of the Special Prosecutor can independently investigate and prosecute corruption-related offences without direct control from the Attorney-General.
The case has attracted significant national attention, with legal experts, governance institutions and anti-corruption advocates closely monitoring proceedings due to its potential implications for Ghana’s anti-corruption framework.
Observers say the outcome of the case could shape the future operational independence and constitutional standing of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
The Supreme Court is expected to continue hearings before delivering its final judgment on the constitutional issues raised.
Source:myjoyonline
