Mr Martin Kpebu, a private legal practitioner, has been released hours after his detention at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), where he had gone to honour an invitation to assist with investigations.
Mr. Kpebu was detained earlier on December 3 after a disagreement at the entrance of the OSP premises, where he was accused of obstructing an officer.
According to his lawyers, he was granted bail with conditions requiring a surety and proof of landed property. However, when they returned to complete the bail process, he was informed that Mr Kpebu had already been released.
The incident occurred against the backdrop of recent public criticism by Mr Kpebu of the OSP, particularly directed at the Special Prosecutor, Mr Kissi Agyebeng.
Mr Kpebu has insisted that any investigation into his corruption allegations against the Special Prosecutor should be handled by an independent body, arguing that junior officers could not objectively investigate their own head.
He also rejected claims that he had been uncooperative in earlier engagements with the OSP, explaining that no interrogation had taken place and that discussions were limited to agreeing on the procedure for submitting evidence.
Mr Kpebu said he remained ready to support the investigation but emphasised that due process and impartiality were essential to maintain public confidence in the process.