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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 ...

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has called for a dedicated Anti-Corruption Chapter in Ghana’s Constitution, arguing that current anti-corruption provisions are fragmented and insufficient to effectively combat the menace. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 State of Corruption in Ghana Report, Mr. Samuel Appiah Darko, Director of the Strategy, Research & Communication Division at OSP, stressed the urgent need for constitutional reform to provide a comprehensive legal framework for tackling corruption. "Currently, anti-corruption provisions are scattered across the Constitution. We need to consolidate and strengthen them," he said. Despite a high volume of complaints, the OSP says most cases are based on hearsay and lack basic evidence, making ...

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

Special Prosecutor calls for enhanced anti-corruption legislation