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Martin Kpebu

Also known as: Mr. Kpebu · Mr Kpebu

Private legal practitioner and legal analyst who comments on constitutional law, corruption cases, government conduct, and governance issues.

2026-04-272026-10-31

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July 2026
20 JulJoy Online
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has defended the conviction of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, describing the judgment as fair, well-reasoned and firmly grounded in the evidence presented dur …
Court’s judgment against Wontumi was fair and sound – Martin Kpebu
20 JulJoy Online
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says the conviction of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, was inevitable given the evidence presented during the trial. …
Wontumi was bound to be convicted after prosecution witness’ testimony – Martin Kpebu
20 JulJoy Online
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has expressed doubts about the prospects of an appeal by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), following his conviction and 20-year prison sentence. …
Martin Kpebu sees no strong grounds to overturn Wontumi’s conviction
20 JulJoy Online
… According to him, he personally joined private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu and two other campaigners in petitioning the authorities and had followed the case from its inception until judgment. …
Wontumi should have received maximum 25-year sentence — Ken Ashigbey
20 JulJoy Online
… According to him, the coalition formally petitioned the then Attorney-General and the Inspector-General of Police, while he personally joined private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu and two other campaigners in pursuing the matter. …
Wontumi’s conviction should open wider galamsey crackdown — Kenneth Ashigbey
14 JulJoy Online
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has criticised the bail conditions imposed by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Dennis Miracles Aboagye, describing them as too difficult for many Ghanaians to satisfy. …
Remove ‘justified sureties’ requirement – Martin Kpebu calls for bail reforms
14 JulJoy Online
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has called for a more practical approach to bail conditions, arguing that some requirements make it unnecessarily difficult for suspects to secure their release. …
If he wanted to flee, he wouldn’t have returned to Ghana – Kpebu on Miracles Aboagye’s GH¢50m bail
6 JulJoy Online
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says it is legally permissible for a person to attempt to withdraw money from a frozen bank account, even though the transaction may ultimately fail due to restrictions on the account. …
Hannan arrest: It is legally possible to attempt withdrawal from frozen bank account — Martin Kpebu
June 2026
16 JunJoy Online
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has said former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta’s reported acquisition of permanent residency status in the United States could significantly strengthen his position against any future attempts to extradite him to Ghana. …
With green card, Ofori-Atta has far more protection than he had previously – Kpebu
16 JunJoy Online
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has predicted that any attempt by Ghanaian authorities to extradite former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta from the United States would be a complicated and protracted process, particularly in light of his reported permanent re …
Extradition of Ken Ofori-Atta would be complex, protracted legal battle – Martin Kpebu

Politics

High Court convicts former NDA CEO and three others on corruption charges

The News

The High Court in Tamale convicted Sumaila Abdul-Rahman, a former CEO of the Northern Development Authority, and three others on seven counts of corruption and corruption-related offences involving procurement contracts under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme. The court declined to impose custodial sentences, citing the convicts' advanced ages and the OSP's intervention in preventing unlawful payments.

23 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 23 October

High Court convicts former NDA CEO and three others on corruption charges
The High Court in Tamale convicted Sumaila Abdul-Rahman, a former CEO of the Northern Development Authority, and three others on seven counts of corruption and corruption-related offences involving procurement contracts under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme. The court declined to impose custodial sentences, citing the convicts' advanced ages and the OSP's intervention in preventing unlawful payments.
23 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Four officials convicted in NDA procurement corruption case
A High Court in Tamale convicted three former Northern Development Authority executives and a private businessman of seven counts of corruption and corruption-related offences involving procurement contracts under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme. The court declined to impose custodial sentences, citing their advanced ages and the Office of the Special Prosecutor's swift intervention to prevent unlawful payments.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

Lawsuit diverts focus from development, Kpebu argues
Lawyer Martin Kpebu says the GH¢15 million defamation lawsuit filed by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin against Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi distracts from the country's development agenda, and has urged the parties to pursue mediation instead of litigation.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer urges Afenyo-Markin to drop defamation case against Sammy Gyamfi
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has advised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin not to pursue further legal action in his GH¢15 million defamation suit against Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi, after the High Court dismissed the case for being incurably defective. Kpebu argued the parties should resolve the matter amicably, saying continued litigation could harm cooperation between government and opposition MPs.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

Ghana should pursue BRICS partnership if economically beneficial
Legal analyst Martin Kpebu says Ghana should seek BRICS partnership if it offers tangible economic benefits, arguing foreign policy should be guided by national interest rather than exclusive Western alignment. He dismissed concerns that BRICS engagement would undermine Ghana's US ties, saying long-standing diplomatic and economic relationships would not collapse over the partnership.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 4 October

Lawyer Kpebu criticises NDC appointees over EOCO conduct
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has expressed disappointment with the conduct of some NDC appointees, saying he did not support the party in the 2024 elections for them to engage in what he described as "nonsense," and alleged that some government appointees were misusing their legal authority. He warned that EOCO's actions could carry an electoral cost for the NDC.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kpebu criticises NDC appointees over EOCO conduct
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has expressed disappointment with NDC appointees, saying he did not campaign for the party to engage in what he calls "nonsense," and alleging that some government appointees are misusing their legal authority and damaging the party's image amid an ongoing EOCO controversy involving Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

EOCO's handling of MP arrest could erode NDC support — Kpebu
Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has warned that the Economic and Organised Crime Office's conduct in detaining Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah could contribute to the NDC losing power, arguing that the continued detention and handling errors could gradually erode public confidence in the government.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

EOCO can arrest Manhyia South MP outside parliamentary activities
Lawyer Martin Kpebu explained that although the High Court has issued an arrest warrant for Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the Economic and Organised Crime Office cannot arrest him while he is attending, going to, or returning from Parliament under Article 117 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 21 of the Parliament Act. Kpebu advised that EOCO should formally notify Parliament before making the arrest to avoid controversy.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
EOCO's arrest warrant grounds "not justified" for Manhyia South MP
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has rejected the Economic and Organised Crime Office's reasons for seeking an arrest warrant for Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, arguing that EOCO should have communicated through Parliament's Speaker rather than directly with the MP's law firm and that such a procedure would be more professional.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
EOCO arrest warrant for MP should follow Parliament procedure, says Kpebu
Lawyer Martin Kpebu questioned EOCO's decision to seek a court warrant to arrest the Manhyia South MP, arguing that Parliament's established procedure—requiring EOCO to write to the Speaker, who would make the MP available—should be used instead of a direct arrest warrant.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

Women protest for release of detained nurse Salomey Baffoe
Women across Ghana held a demonstration called "Women's Voices Matter" at AMA Park and EOCO to demand the immediate release of Salomey Baffoe, whom they say has been detained by the government with her family unaware of her whereabouts. The protesters gave President Mahama 24 hours to secure her release, with a convener arguing that the evidence linking her to an anonymous TikToker is insufficient and that remand is being misused as a punitive measure.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 23 September

Lawyer calls alleged MP arrest attempt "retrogression" in democracy
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu described an alleged attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by security personnel believed to be from the Economic and Organised Crime Office at the Accra High Court on September 23 as "a retrogression" in Ghana's democratic development. The circumstances surrounding the confrontation, including whether the personnel were EOCO operatives and whether an arrest was being attempted, remain unclear.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

Lawyer calls for national dialogue on Ghana's political insult culture
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has called for a national dialogue to address Ghana's growing culture of political insults, arguing that arrests and prosecutions alone will not resolve the problem. He said the issue cuts across Ghana's political divide and requires collective action beyond legal measures.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

Kpebu backs broader consultation on constitution, questions NPP assembly plan
Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu agrees with the NPP's call for broader consultation on Ghana's constitutional review but questions whether establishing a Consultative Assembly is the right approach, noting that Ghana previously relied on such an assembly for the 1992 Constitution.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Government failed to adequately involve NPP in constitutional review
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says the government did not accord the New Patriotic Party enough respect in the constitutional review process and should have involved them from the beginning, noting that amendments requiring a referendum need at least 40% of eligible voters' approval and the NPP's large support base makes their participation crucial.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

Kpebu's petition against Special Prosecutor stalled by political settlement
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says his petition against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has been put on ice following a political settlement, though it remains before the Chief Justice. He claims the petition contains substantial evidence but has stalled due to what he describes as political intervention.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kpebu threatens to publish petition if case dismissed
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has vowed to publish the full contents of his petition against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng if the case is dismissed. Kpebu says the petition, which was forwarded to the Chief Justice, remains pending due to what he describes as a political settlement.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
OSP Act lacks adequate checks on Special Prosecutor, legal expert says
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017, failed to provide adequate checks and balances to control the occupant of the office, contributing to tensions surrounding the OSP and its current leadership. He argued the law did not anticipate the possibility that an occupant might not meet public expectations or conduct himself in ways that erode public trust.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Public trust crisis around Special Prosecutor fueling OSP attacks
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu suggests that growing attacks on the Office of the Special Prosecutor are partly driven by declining public trust in Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, as the officeholder becomes the institution's public face and criticism of their conduct spills over to affect the institution itself.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor office needs stronger oversight, legal expert says
Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says the Office of the Special Prosecutor requires stronger institutional oversight to prevent its leadership from undermining public confidence, citing controversies over the past year and a half and weaknesses in the legal framework that established the office.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

US-tested evidence may strengthen OSP's Asante Berko bribery case
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says evidence tested in a US court could significantly strengthen the Office of the Special Prosecutor's investigation into the Ghanaian dimension of the Asante Kweku Berko bribery case, which involves five named persons of interest including former Power Minister Kwabena Donkor.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

EOCO leads AKSA bribery probe due to money laundering allegations
Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai explained that EOCO, rather than the Office of the Special Prosecutor, is leading Ghana's local investigation into the AKSA bribery scandal because the case involves money laundering and other offences that fall within EOCO's mandate rather than OSP's. He dismissed suggestions the decision was meant to avoid OSP scrutiny, stating that investigative bodies have different legal mandates and may collaborate as needed.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

Kpebu calls for GBA-judges negotiations on vacation court dispute
Private lawyer Martin Kpebu has urged the Ghana Bar Association and the Association of Judges and Magistrates to negotiate a resolution to their disagreement over court proceedings during the legal vacation, following the Chief Justice's refusal to defer cases where lawyers cited prior commitments during the period.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

Emails and witness testimony crucial to prove Ghanaian officials' AKSA bribery involvement
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says emails and identification of money recipients are key evidence for establishing whether Ghanaian public officials participated in the AKSA Energy bribery scheme. He noted that testimony from convicted former Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director Asante Kwaku Berko identifying individuals who received alleged payments would be the strongest proof for prosecution.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 9 August

Lawyer suggests Ayariga's anti-LGBTQ+ Bill stance prompted removal
Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has suggested that former Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga's position on the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill may have influenced his removal, noting that Ayariga's stance—that Parliament has passed the Bill and it should proceed to the President—conflicts with positions expressed by the Speaker of Parliament and President Mahama. Kpebu stressed his view was analytical and not a confirmed reason from the government or NDC.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama gov't arrested more people over free speech than Akufo-Addo
Lawyer Martin Kpebu claims the Mahama administration has arrested more people for insulting or offensive comments about public officials in 18 months than the Akufo-Addo government did in eight years, describing it as a poor record and warning that continued arrests could erode public goodwill.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

Supreme Court affirms AG authority over OSP prosecutions
Lawyer Martin Kpebu has welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling that the Attorney-General retains authority to discontinue prosecutions initiated by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, describing it as a constitutional safeguard that will check the anti-corruption agency's power. Kpebu explained that the ruling confirms the OSP exercises prosecutorial powers on behalf of the Attorney-General, who alone holds constitutional authority to prosecute criminal cases.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

Supreme Court affirms Attorney General's supervisory authority over OSP
The Supreme Court's unanimous ruling has established that the Attorney General retains supervisory authority over the Office of the Special Prosecutor and can intervene to prevent abuse of prosecutorial powers, according to legal practitioner Martin Kpebu. The judgment clarifies that prosecutorial powers are exercised under the constitutional authority of the Attorney General.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

Legal vacation could delay Wontumi's bail application hearing
Lawyer Martin Kpebu says NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) may wait until October for a hearing on his bail pending appeal, due to the courts' annual vacation before the new legal year. Wontumi's legal team plans to appeal his 20-year sentence for illegal mining after his conviction.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →