Deputy Ranking Member of the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee, Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli Audio By Carbonatix The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, Alhassan Tampuli Sulemana, says the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was right to approach the Supreme Court to seek a writ of certiorari to quash a High Court decision in the ongoing constitutional dispute. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse, Mr. Tampuli Sulemana argued that the High Court should have stayed proceedings in the matter and referred the constitutional question to the Supreme Court, which is already seized with issues relating to Section 4(2) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). “We think it is a good case for the OSP to approach the Supreme Court to seek a writ of certiorari to quash the High Court decision,” he said, emphasising the need to maintain judicial hierarchy and consistency. He maintained that constitutional interpretation is the exclusive preserve of the Supreme Court, and lower courts are expected to defer where such matters are pending before the apex court. “The Supreme Court is the only court that can conclusively determine questions of constitutionality. Once such a matter is before it, lower courts ought to stay proceedings and allow the apex court to pronounce on it,” he stated. Mr. Tampuli warned that allowing parallel determinations on the same constitutional issue at different levels of the judiciary could create confusion and undermine legal certainty. He further noted that in similar situations, some High Court judges have stayed proceedings and referred constitutional questions directly to the Supreme Court for authoritative interpretation. The development forms part of a broader legal debate over the interpretation and scope of powers under Act 959, with the Supreme Court expected to provide final clarity on the matter. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Alhassan Tampuli Sulemana OSP DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story OSP was born as a ‘political tool’ for NPP – Edudzi Tameklo OSP–AG Saga: Is this really about Ken Ofori-Atta — or something else entirely? “Act 959 remains active” — Minority insists OSP retains prosecutorial powers Mahama’s praise of OSP was “settings” — Minority alleges contradiction in anti-corruption stance High Court rejects bid to halt OSP prosecution of Mustapha Hamid and others, adjourns trial to May 26 Minority urges Supreme Court to quash case challenging OSP’s prosecutorial powers Minority insists OSP prosecutions remain lawful, calls for urgent Supreme Court action Minority urges fast-tracking of OSP Supreme Court case, urges Mahama to state position on the anti-corruption body Minority alleges strategy to dismantle OSP through courts and Parliament ‘Weakening the Watchdog?’ – GLOSARGG warns against Quo Warranto OSP Latest Stories Importers and exporters back GSA’s cap on container charges5 minutes OSP right to seek Supreme Court order to quash High Court’s decision – Tampuli Sulemana6 minutes Asiedu Nketia defends ‘One Man, One Position’ policy as a fairness measure7 minutes 10th Ghana CEO Summit and Expo launched to drive bold economic reforms11 minutes We were told authoritatively there were plans to poison me in prison – Tsatsu Tsikata alleges13 minutes Dr Bawumia confers with EU Ambassadors in Accra31 minutes Cylinder project still active—GCMC assures38 minutes “Give Me My Tithe and Let Me Go”: A Quiet Uprising in the House of Order41 minutes Police rescue abducted girl from Agormanya; suspect arrested47 minutes OSP was born as a ‘political tool’ for NPP – Edudzi Tameklo57 minutes NDC will deliver on Upper West development promises – Asiedu Nketia59 minutes Asiedu Nketia credits internal reconciliation strategy for NDC gains in Upper West1 hour Ghana, Lesotho deepen procurement cooperation through study visit1 hour The last refuge: Saving the Tano’s sacred crocodile2 hours Energy committee urges finance ministry to expedite financial clearance for GCMC expansion2 hours