The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has strongly refuted allegations by private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu that the institution is “investigating itself,” describing the claim as a calculated falsehood meant to mislead the public and undermine ongoing investigations.
In a detailed response issued by the Director of Strategy, Research and Communication, Sammy Darko, the OSP stressed that all procedures currently underway follow standard institutional practice and are not the self-serving manoeuvres suggested by Mr Kpebu.
The rebuttal follows the lawyer’s arrest on Wednesday for alleged obstruction during an incident at the entrance of the OSP headquarters.
According to Mr Darko, the claim that junior officers were handling the matter is untrue and intentionally aimed at creating doubt about the integrity of the investigators.
He emphasized that the officers involved hold ranks equivalent to Deputy Commissioners of Police.
He added that internal fact-finding processes are standard across public institutions and do not amount to self-investigation.
“Police misconduct is not investigated by fire service officers, and GRA misconduct is not investigated by immigration officers. The principle remains the same,” he noted.
The OSP’s account of the Wednesday confrontation indicates that tensions escalated after Mr Kpebu stopped to address journalists outside the premises. Security personnel reminded him of the ban on photography and videography around the facility, but the statement says he became agitated, insulted the guards, and insisted he could act as he pleased.
According to the OSP, Mr Kpebu also described the guards as “nobodies” and suggested even their superiors “would soon be removed,” actions the office said amounted to obstruction and triggered his arrest. The OSP maintains the arrest was lawful and carried out without force, with internal records showing no assault or mishandling.
Mr Kpebu was later granted bail, though the OSP says the process was disrupted after one of his lawyers allegedly insulted officers. She was escorted out without force.
The institution also rejected claims that it had fallen into a “trap” by arresting the lawyer.
“The Office has not fallen for any trap. It has simply applied the law to protect its personnel and maintain order,” the statement read.
The OSP reiterated that the obstruction case is separate from the corruption allegations made publicly by Mr Kpebu. He is expected to report again at 11 a.m. today to continue with the obstruction inquiry, after which a new date will be set for the substantive investigation.
Concluding the statement, the OSP dismissed suggestions of political interference, stating that no individual is above the law.
“Connections, public influence, or media prominence do not exempt anyone from lawful processes,” it added.
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