Fourteen civil society organisations have petitioned the Supreme Court of Ghana to be admitted into a case challenging the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017, describing the matter as one of significant national importance.

The application, filed on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, relates to the case Adamtey v Attorney-General (Suit No. J1/3/2026), which is seeking judicial interpretation of key provisions underpinning the establishment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

In a joint statement issued a day later, the coalition said its intervention is intended to support the Court with legal and policy insights, stressing that its involvement is neither political nor aligned to any party in the case.

The groups indicated that their interest is rooted in promoting constitutional governance, transparency, and the protection of independent anti-corruption institutions.

Among the organisations are the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development, Transparency International Ghana, Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition, IMANI Africa, STAR-Ghana Foundation, and Africa Education Watch, among others.

The coalition noted that several of its members played key roles in the drafting and advocacy processes that led to the passage of Act 959 in 2017, arguing that this background equips them with valuable institutional knowledge to assist the Court.

They are seeking to participate in the proceedings as amici curiae, a role that allows them to provide expert perspectives without becoming direct litigants.

The groups also commended the Supreme Court for increasingly accommodating civil society participation in constitutional cases, describing it as a sign of evolving democratic practice.

If their request is granted, the coalition says it will offer comparative analysis on anti-corruption frameworks, institutional design, and broader public interest considerations relevant to the case.

The applicants are represented by a legal team including Kizito Beyuo, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Samson Lardy Anyenini, and Clement Kojo Akapame.