The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in its half-report issued on Friday, June 30, says it has completed investigations into some major corruption and corruption-related cases in the country.
The OSP said it has concluded investigations into an attempt by a “wealthy businessman” to bribe New Patriotic Party’s Members of Parliament during their demand for the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to be sacked, Charles Adu Boahen, Gaming Commission and Charles Bissue’s galamsey case.
Details of Concluded Investigations
Charles Adu Boahen
The Office has concluded investigation into a referral by the President of the Republic in respect of suspected corruption and corruption-related offences regarding Charles Adu Boahen, a former Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance. The corruption allegations are contained in an investigative documentary titled, Galamsey Economy – published by Tiger Eye P.I. and the investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas.
The Special Prosecutor will issue directives and further action on the matter in due course.
Allegations of Attempt to Bribe Members of Parliament by Wealthy Businessman
The Office has concluded investigation into allegations of an attempt by an unnamed and wealthy businessman to bribe some members of the majority caucus of Parliament.
The Special Prosecutor will issue directives and further action on the matter in due course.
The Office expresses its gratitude to the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament and his staff for their cooperation and assistance during the investigation.
Gaming Commission of Ghana
The Office has concluded the investigation into suspected corruption and corruption-related offenses in respect of the procurement and the award of a contract to Turfsport Ghana Limited by the Gaming Commission of Ghana.
The Special Prosecutor will issue directives and further action on the matter in due course.
Charles Bissue
The Office has concluded an investigation into allegations of the use of public office for profit against Charles Bissue, during his tenure as Secretary to the erstwhile Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), arising from an investigative documentary titled Galamsey Fraud Part I published by Tiger Eye P.I. and the investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas.
This investigation is a subset of a wider investigation into illegal mining and the activities and operations of the IMCIM.
The Special Prosecutor will issue directives and further action on the matter in due course.
According to the OSP, the Office continues to operate without an established budget. Nonetheless,
the Office has proven that with sufficient funding, it is best placed to prevent and reduce the menace of corruption and corruption-related activities.
“We continue to emphasize the need for the State to pay particular attention to the funding needs of the Office. It is in our collective interest to build a resilient, independent, and technologically advanced Office of the Special Prosecutor to stay ahead of and effectively repress corruption and corruption-related actors.”
“The office welcomes collaboration and referrals on suspected corruption and corruption related offences from all stakeholders, particularly law enforcement agencies,” he said in conclusion.
Ongoing Investigations
Cases of Electricity Company of Ghana Limited, Illegal Mining, National Sports Authority, Ghana Water Company Limited, Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority, Airbus SE, Bank of Ghana, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Police Service.
The Office is also investigating one hundred and fifty (150) other cases at various levels of consideration. These would be publicized if the Special Prosecutor determines that they are within the mandate of the Office and that they should be moved past the preliminary investigation stage.
This is a policy intended to protect the privacy of individuals and the business operations of institutions and companies, and to avoid unnecessary stigmatization.
Source: Peacefmonline.com
