Accra: The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) has urged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to focus on its mandate and refrain from targeting journalists over false publications. This appeal comes after the recent detention of journalist Gordon Asare-Bediako by OSP operatives, following his allegation that the Special Prosecutor had requested a private jet for personal use from the previous government.
According to Ghana News Agency, although Asare-Bediako was granted bail of GH?5 million, he continues to report periodically to the OSP. At a press briefing, GJA President Albert Dwumfour expressed the association’s strong disapproval of the OSP’s actions, labeling them as unacceptable and illegal.
The association has instructed its legal team to initiate a judicial review of the OSP’s actions, which they describe as harassment and an overreach of power under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). Mr. Dwumfour stated that they would seek a court declaration to nullify these actions and have directed lawyers to file an application for an injunction to prevent further acts of harassment or interference with Asare-Bediako.
He reaffirmed the GJA’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice is served within legal boundaries. Mr. Dwumfour emphasized that the Special Prosecutor should adhere to his mandate and not deviate from it.