To freeze or to release; OSP Vs. Cecilia Daapah, hearing on October 18
The Office of the Special Prosecutor, OSP has filed a motion at the High Court seeking confirmation of seizure and freezing orders of the financial assets of former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah. A hearing has been slated for October 18, 2023. The Cedi and Dollar bank accounts belonging to the former […]
Cecilia Dapaah: OSP to brief public on findings when completed
In a recent public notice, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has refuted the authenticity of purported reports, pictures, and videos circulating on social media and other platforms related to the investigation of Cecilia Abena Dapaah, the former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources. The OSP stated that it “has not disclosed, published, or […]
Special Prosecutor arrests former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah
By: Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Former Ghanaian Sanitation and Water Resources Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has been placed under arrest by the Office of the Special Prosecutor of Ghana pending some questioning by officers of the Special Prosecutor. A press statement signed by the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng on Monday, July 24, 2023, said Madam Abena […]
Trial of MCE nominee for Juaben: OSP closes its case
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has closed its case in the prosecution of a nominee for the position of Chief Executive of Juaben Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti region, Mr. Alexander Kwabena Sarfo Kantaka. Mr. Kantaka was charged with 26 counts of corruption after he was heard on a video […]
OSP currently prosecuting three corruption-related cases in Court
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has concluded investigations into allegations of corruption against a former Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Charles Adu Boahen; and three other high-profile suspected corruption cases. These are among nine other cases the Office of the Special Prosecutor is investigating, while more than one hundred and […]
Fighting corruption: OSP received GH¢446m for the period of four years – 2022 Government Waste Report
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The 2022 Government Waste Report, which was issued by the Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILPI), has revealed that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has, for the past four years, received over GH¢446 million to fight corruption. “Fighting corruption is just like fighting the government’s own evil. Notwithstanding the […]
Human Rights Court restrains OSP from arresting Charles Bissue
By: Bubu KlinogoThe Human Rights Court 2 division of the High Court, Accra, presided over by Justice Nicholas Abodakpi has issued an Interim Injunction, restraining the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from executing an arrest warrant against Charles Bissue, a former Secretary of the defunct Inter-Ministerial Committee on illegal mining, pending the determination of […]
OSP investigates activities of ‘big wigs’ in illegal mining
SOURCE: GNA The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has commenced investigations into the activities of some officials in key institutions in respect of illegal small-scale mining. The investigation targets some officials of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Forestry Commission. In its Half Quarterly Report for December 2022, the OSP said […]
GRA begins review of report by OSP on corruption allegations involving Labianca, Customs Division
The Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, says it is studying the outcomes of the report of the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) investigation into alleged commission of corruption and corruption related offences involving Labianca Group of companies and the Customs Division of the Authority. A statement signed by its Commissioner General Rev. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amofa said […]
