A coalition of 14 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged the Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing the institution as a critical pillar in Ghana’s fight against corruption.
The appeal comes ahead of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Adamtey v. Attorney-General, a case challenging the legality of the law that established the OSP.
The apex court has set July 29, 2026, to deliver its judgment after hearing final oral submissions from the parties involved.
In a statement issued on June 11, 2026, the CSOs noted that the court concluded final arguments on June 10 before adjourning proceedings for judgment.
According to the coalition, the OSP was established through an Act of Parliament and enjoys broad national support. The groups argued that the institution has evolved into one of Ghana’s most important mechanisms for preventing and combating corruption.
The organisations were admitted into the proceedings as amici curiae (friends of the court), enabling them to present legal arguments in support of the OSP’s continued existence and mandate.
During the hearing, the coalition was represented by a team of lawyers and governance advocates, including Kizito Beyuo, Samson Lardy Anyenini, Clement Kojo Akapame and Oliver Barker-Vormawor.
The CSOs expressed optimism that the Supreme Court would affirm the legal foundation of the OSP and preserve its role in Ghana’s anti-corruption architecture.
“It is our hope that the Court will uphold the positions canvassed by the CSOs and affirm the constitutionality of the OSP law,” the statement said.
The coalition, which includes organisations such as CDD-Ghana, Transparency International Ghana, Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition, IMANI Africa and STAR-Ghana Foundation, stated that it would provide further updates after the Supreme Court delivers its decision.
The groups maintained that safeguarding the OSP is essential to strengthening accountability, transparency and public confidence in Ghana’s governance institutions.
