Parliament passes amended Anti-Corruption Bill after three-day debate
Ghana's Parliament has passed the amended Office of the Special Prosecutor Bill, strengthening the independence and prosecutorial powers of the anti-corruption body.
Ghana's Parliament has passed the amended Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Bill after three days of robust debate, granting the anti-corruption agency greater independence and expanded prosecutorial powers.
The legislation, passed by 183 votes to 47, removes the requirement for the Attorney General's consent before prosecutions may commence and introduces asset declaration obligations for a wider category of public officials.
Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson welcomed the passage while calling for adequate funding. "Laws without resources are merely aspirations," he said.
Sponsored
Related stories
Politics
Rufai Oseni Warns APC Governors as Wike’s Rainbow Coalition Influences Party Politics
Arise TV presenter Rufai Oseni says Wike’s growing political influence is reshaping APC calculations, warning governors to pay attention.
Politics
2027: ‘We’ll Rig Those Who Rig Elections’ — Peter Obi
Peter Obi says election riggers will face prosecution under his administration if elected president in 2027, pledging tougher enforcement of electoral laws.
Politics
Court Sacks Uzodimma as APC Senatorial Candidate for Imo West, Declares Okorocha Winner
A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified Hope Uzodimma’s APC senatorial nomination and ordered INEC to recognise former governor Rochas Okorocha.
Politics
‘It’s Not An Epidemic’ — Adewole Adebayo Warns Against Shifting 2027 Election Over Ebola
SDP presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo says Nigeria can manage Ebola risks without cancelling political campaigns or postponing the 2027 general election.
Comments (0)
Leave a comment
All comments are moderated before publishing. Your email is never published.