The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), the stalwart guardians of justice and transparency, has caused shockwaves with the release of their eagerly awaited Half-Year Report for 2024.
Led by the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, the OSP spared no punches in their tiptoeing pursuit of corruption and all its vile manifestations.
In a riveting update delivered on July 11th, the OSP delved into the dark underbelly of corruption plaguing the nation.
Touching on the main issues, the OSP disclosed it has three (3) substantive criminal cases being tried before the courts.
From the headline-grabbing trial of the former Chief Executive of Public Procurement Authority, Sumaila Abdul Rahman, to the controversial Airbus SE saga which resulted in the resignation of its first head, Martin Amidu who cited meddling from President Akufo Addo; the report painted a vivid picture of a nation grappling with the insidious grip of corruption. After a tumultuous journey through the corridors of power and international scrutiny, the OSP vowed to pursue justice relentlessly, coordinating with global authorities to unearth the truth buried beneath layers of deception.
The Office said it has concluded investigation into suspected corruption and corruption-related offences in respect of the procurement and the award of a contract to Turfsport Ghana Limited by the Gaming Commission of Ghana (GCG).
From ongoing investigations to high-stakes court cases, the report highlighted the rampant malfeasance rampant in the country during the period of January 1st to June 30th, 2024.
Noteworthy mentions included the intensely scrutinized case involving former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah.
Brushing off the dense fog of intrigue surrounding the alleged money laundering debacle, the OSP shed light on the complex tussle between different investigative bodies, leaving the public on tenterhooks for the final outcome.
But the spotlight truly shone on the three explosive criminal cases currently unfolding in the courts, namely; the one concerning the former Chief Executive of Public Procurement Authority (PPA) at Criminal Division of the High Court, Accra, Sumaila Abdul Rahman, Stephen Yir-Eru Engmen, Patrick Seidu & Andrew Kuundaari and Alexander Kwabena Sarfo Kantanka.
Furthermore, the report revealed a labyrinth of corruption investigations spanning various sectors of society. It said the Office has concluded investigation into allegations of the use of public office for profit against Mr. Charles Bissue, during his tenure as Secretary to the erstwhile Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), leading to an investigative documentary titled Galamsey Fraud. Mr Bissau is now the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the Essikadu Ketan constituency in the Western Region.
From the murky world of police recruitment to the dubious dealings within the Gaming Commission and the specter of illicit profiteering haunting officials of the NPP government, the report revealed a bazar of trouble corruption cases gripping the country.
