Accra High Court denies OSP's request to halt ruling on prosecutorial powers
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An Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Eugene John Nyante Nyadu, has refused the Office of the Special Prosecutor's OSP application for a stay of execution. This application sought to suspend a recent ruling that prevents the OSP from independently prosecuting criminal cases. The OSP announced this decision on its social media page on June 15, 2026. The anti-corruption body stated it will renew its application for a stay of execution at the Court of Appeal and continue its substantive legal challenges against the High Court ruling at both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The initial ruling stemmed from an application filed by Peter Achibold Hyde, who questioned the OSP's legal authority to conduct prosecutions. The OSP has criticized the High Court's decision, arguing that the court exceeded its jurisdiction, as it believes only the Supreme Court can declare parts of an Act of Parliament unconstitutional.
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Joseph Kobina Fiamor, the Assembly Member for Ngleshie Amanfro, reports that illegal waste operators continue to dump refuse in critical buffer zones near the Weija Dam, despite ongoing criminal prosecutions. This follows a JoyNews investigation that revealed large volumes of waste from the site are washed into the Ja River, then the Densu River, ultimately reaching the Weija Dam, a major source of treated water for Accra residents. Fiamor stated on Joy FM's Super Morning Show that initial warnings were ignored, leading to a summons and court proceedings. He noted that collaborative efforts by the Municipal Chief Executive and environmental health officials have reduced dumping, but violations persist. Residents express frustration, citing public health and environmental safety concerns, and call for stricter monitoring, regular patrols, and sanctions to protect the river bodies and the Weija Dam.
Must ReadAccording to Mussa Dankwah, Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, business executives are now perceived among the most corrupt institutions in Ghana, based on the June 2026 Corruption Perception Index. This marks the first time business executives have appeared in this category. The Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Immigration Service remain the top two institutions perceived as most corrupt, though both showed improved scores. Conversely, ministers and government officials, the presidency, and the military were identified as the least perceived corrupt institutions. While ministers and government appointees saw improved scores, the presidency experienced a slight deterioration in its score, moving from 4.77 in March to 4.84 in June 2026, a trend Dankwah cautioned should be closely monitored. The top 10 institutions perceived as most corrupt in June 2026 include the Police Service, Immigration Service, business executives, the judiciary, the Ghana Revenue Authority, MMDA officials, traditional leaders, the Electoral Commission of Ghana, the Ghana Prisons Service, and Parliament.
Must ReadThe 2026 Corruption Perception Index by Global Info Analytics, released in June, identifies the Police Service and Ghana Immigration Service as the most corrupt institutions in Ghana. Business executives are also listed among the top three for the first time. The index, shared by Executive Director of Global Info Analytics Mussa Dankwah on June 15, 2026, scores institutions based on public perceptions of corruption. The top 10 perceived most corrupt institutions include the Police Service 6.45, Immigration Service 5.69, business executives 5.45, the judiciary 5.41, the Ghana Revenue Authority 5.35, MMDA officials 5.24, traditional leaders 5.14, the Electoral Commission of Ghana 5.08, the Ghana Prisons Service 5.01, and Parliament 4.95. Conversely, ministers and government officials 4.54, the presidency 4.84, the military 4.90, and religious leaders 4.94 were ranked among the least perceived corrupt institutions. Dankwah noted that while the Police and Immigration Services retained the top two positions, their scores improved, suggesting progress. However, the presidency's score slightly deteriorated from 4.77 in March to 4.84 in June 2026, a trend Dankwah advised should be closely monitored.