OSP Denies Accusations of Personal Vendetta Against Ofori-Atta

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has shot down allegations that it is targeting former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta out of personal vendetta.

In a statement on Sunday, the Office said the allegations by the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Ransford Gyampo (PhD) its investigations are based on the actions of the former Minister.

“The OSP wishes to place on record that its actions involving the former Finance Minister are based on stated allegations of corruption and corruption-related offences particularly abuse of office for profit, including the multiple-year contract awarded to Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML).”

It also alluded to an interest held by Gyampo in some of the ongoing investigations.

“Incidentally, the said CEO called and sent messages to the Office in respect of SML while officers of the OSP and National Security were still conducting a legal search of SML’s premises.”

It further reiterated its openness to criticism but warned that interference in its work by public officials has the propensity to undermine the fight against corruption.

Source: https://opemsuo.com/author/hajara-fuseini/