𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐒𝐏’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫.

It is important for people to understand that not having landed property registered in your name does not mean you are not a joint owner of property. whether with a spouse, family member, or through other arrangements.

It is entirely possible that Mr. Paul Adom-Otchere is a joint owner of various properties across the country. However, the bail conditions set by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) required him to present landed property registered solely in his name, not jointly held assets.

In our society, it is common for young couples to jointly own property. In many cases, properties are registered in the names of children, or owned by companies and entities in which individuals hold shares or a beneficial interest. This is a normal part of life and estate planning.

So, on what grounds would the Special Prosecutor insist on property only in the personal name of someone who is merely under investigation—not convicted of any crime?

What about citizens who, due to their stage in life or current circumstances, do not yet own property in their names? Are we suggesting that such people are somehow less worthy or less human?

It is deeply troubling—and frankly, immature—to imply that in order to protect one’s fundamental human rights, a person must be wealthy or possess real estate.

This is a dangerous narrative that undermines fairness and equity in our justice system.

The Voice of Dr Richard Yeboah Asante.