Supreme Court dismisses challenge against OSP’s prosecutorial authority

Supreme Court explains why OSP can prosecute but A-G can discontinue any prosecution by OSP

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), is constitutional, dismissing claims that key provisions of the law violate the 1992 Constitution. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, the apex court held that Sections 3 and 4 of Act 959 are consistent with the Constitution and therefore remain valid.

OSP Prosecutorial powers: Supreme Court ruling puts Special Prosecutor in check - Martin Kpebu

Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has welcomed the Supreme Court decision affirming the prosecutorial powers of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

Big win for Special Prosecutor as Supreme Court upholds its prosecutorial powers

The Supreme Court has thrown out a legal challenge to the constitutional validity of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, affirming that it was lawfully established

Supreme Court dismisses challenge against OSP’s prosecutorial authority

The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed a lawsuit challenging the independent prosecutorial powers of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), affirming the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). In its judgment delivered on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the apex court ruled that Parliament acted within its constitutional mandate when it granted the OSP the authority to initiate and conduct prosecutions…