The High Court has refused a request to discharge the accused persons in the ongoing trial of Republic v. Mustapha Hamid & Others, citing a recent ruling affirming the prosecutorial authority of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
At proceedings held on April 21, 2026, counsel for the accused argued that the OSP lacked the legal mandate to prosecute the case and urged the court to dismiss the charges. However, the court rejected these arguments, referencing an earlier High Court decision dated April 15, 2026, which upheld the OSP’s prosecutorial powers. The court noted that the enabling legislation for the OSP remains valid and has not been repealed or invalidated.
In response, the OSP emphasized that it is acting within its statutory mandate, pointing out that its authority is grounded in existing laws that have neither been overturned nor successfully challenged in court.
Recognizing that legal proceedings and broader questions about the OSP’s powers are ongoing, the court adjourned the case to May 26, 2026. The adjournment is intended to provide additional time for clarity to emerge on the matter.
The case continues to attract public attention, as it raises significant legal questions about the scope of the OSP’s powers and its role within Ghana’s prosecutorial system.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com