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OSP charges former NPA CEO, others over alleged GHC280million extortion, money laundering scheme

17Jul

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OSP charges former NPA CEO, others over alleged GHC280million extortion, money laundering scheme

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has charged seven individuals and three companies before an Accra High Court (Criminal Division). These individuals were charged on multiple offences of extortion and money laundering arising from a sprawling corruption scheme within the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). The accused persons are: Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid - Former CEO of the NPA, Mr Jacob Kwamina Amuah, Coordinator of the Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF), a tNPA and Managing Director of three corporate entities-Propnest, Kel Logistics and Kings Energy and Wendy Newman -NPA staff. Others are Mr Albert Ankrah - Director, Kel Logistics Limited, Mr Isaac Mensah - Director, Kel Logistics Limited, Mr Bright Bediako-Mensah - Director, Kel Logistics and Kings Energy Limited a...

OSP cautions public officials to refrain from commenting on alleged corruption investigations

23Jun

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OSP cautions public officials to refrain from commenting on alleged corruption investigations

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has cautioned public officers to refrain from interfering whether directly or through unfounded public statements of the ongoing investigations regarding Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, a former Minister for Finance. The Office said while the OSP welcomed criticism of its work, such actions had the potential to undermine the fight against corruption.The OSP made a notice concerning a recent comment made by Dr Ransford Gyampo, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority.The Office said Dr Gyampo comments suggested that the OSP's investigation of suspect Mr Ofori-Atta was borne out of a personal vendetta. The OSP re-declared Mr. Ofori-Atta, a wanted person and a fugitive from justice and his name was re-entered on the OSP's list of wanted ...

Family of Ken Ofori-Atta demands withdrawal of INTERPOL Red Notice

10Jun

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Family of Ken Ofori-Atta demands withdrawal of INTERPOL Red Notice

The Family of Mr Ken Ofori-Atta has called for the withdrawal of the INTERPOL Red Notice instituted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) against the former Finance Minister. The family has also applied to the National Central Bureau and the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files for deletion of the Red Notice. In a statement issued on Monday, Mr Ofori-Atta’s family cited what they termed as deliberate suppression and manipulation of evidence by the OSP, violation of human rights, disregard of judicial proceedings and denial of due process, and breach of administrative justice as reasons for their demands. The family faulted the OSP of abuse of power and further accused the Office of obtaining the Arrest Warrant dated 11th February 2025 under “unusu...

We have been fair to Ken Ofori-Atta – OSP

15Feb

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We have been fair to Ken Ofori-Atta – OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has defended its handling of a case involving the former Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, stating that it has been fair in its dealings with him. Mr Samuel Appiah Darko, Director of Strategy, Research, and Communication at the OSP, refuted claims that the office had been unfair in declaring Mr Ofori-Atta wanted, insisting that the former minister had been given enough time to respond to invitations by the Office. “… The people who argue that way are missing the point. Because the point is not about fairness. If it is about fairness, we are being very fair. That is why we go to him,” he said. “Not being fair is rather having somebody bring you down when he has not even had a correspondence with you,” he said on Saturday during a discus...

Establishment of OSP key to Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts – President

3Jan

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Establishment of OSP key to Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts – President

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described the establishment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as one of his most satisfying moments during his presidency. In his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament on Friday, the President highlighted the creation of the OSP as a significant milestone in Ghana's fight against corruption. He noted that despite initial skepticism surrounding its formation, the office had become an invaluable asset in advancing transparency and accountability within the nation's public sector. “I believe that, now there is general consensus that it has been an important contributor to our anti-corruption effort. “For me, this was not just another government office. It was and still is a symbol of our determination to tackle...