Paul Adom-Otchere Seeks Judicial Review Against Office of the Special Prosecutor


A case has been filed in the Superior Court of Judicature in Accra, Ghana, involving Paul Adom-Otchere, who is seeking a judicial review against the Office of the Special Prosecutor. The application, filed on October 22, 2025, references Articles 141, 23, and 296 of the Constitution of Ghana (1992) and Order 55 of C.I. 47.

According to the Notice of Motion for Application for Judicial Review, Adom-Otchere is seeking several reliefs from the court. These include:
1. A declaration that a directive issued by the Special Prosecutor on August 4, 2025, requiring Adom-Otchere to declare his property and income, is unlawful and an abuse of power.
2. An order of certiorari to quash the directive due to alleged violations of due process and relevant provisions of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act (Act 959).
3. A declaration regarding threats issued by the Special Prosecutor and staff concerning “legal consequences,” “confiscation of property or income.”

The case is pending before the High Court of Justice, General Jurisdiction Division in Accra. Further details on the case proceedings or outcomes are not available at this time.

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