The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has petitioned the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, to have Justice Edward Twum removed as the presiding judge in the confirmation application against the seizure and freezing of properties owned by former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah.

The OSP is seeking the court’s approval to seize some 2.8 million cedis and 590,000 dollars found in Cecilia Dapaah’s home, as well as the freezing of her bank accounts, on suspicion that these assets are tainted.

The case was scheduled for October 18, but lawyers for Cecilia Dapaah succeeded in moving the hearing to an earlier date.

However, the OSP has cited bias as the reason for their request to have Justice Edward Twum removed from the case.

The OSP believes that the judge is highly prejudiced against their office and the Special Prosecutor.

As a result, they argue that it would be unreasonable to expect the OSP to participate in proceedings before Justice Edward Twum.

The Chief Justice will decide whether to replace the judge or proceed with the case as scheduled.