OSP signals more corruption prosecutions as legal year resumes

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that it is actively pursuing multiple corruption-related cases in court and will initiate additional prosecutions before the end of 2025.

In a Facebook update posted on Sunday evening, the anti-corruption authority stated that it is already handling a number of ongoing prosecutions on behalf of the public, adding that “more cases will be filed in the last quarter of the year.”

The OSP further disclosed that seven individuals were convicted earlier this year through plea bargaining arrangements, which it described as evidence of measurable progress in the execution of its prosecutorial mandate.

The post coincides with the reopening of the courts following the annual legal vacation, paving the way for the continuation of several high-profile corruption trials that have attracted significant public interest.

The OSP highlighted a number of key cases currently before various courts involving both public and private sector actors, reinforcing its pledge to intensify enforcement efforts.

The Office specifically referenced cases involving:

Former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Chief Executive, Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others

Public Procurement Authority (PPA) former CEO, Adjenim Boateng Adjei, and Charles Bissue
Additional unnamed individuals facing corruption and financial misconduct charges

The Special Prosecutor’s office noted that the increasing use of plea bargains has helped expedite justice delivery, while ongoing prosecutions demonstrate its determination to ensure accountability within both state institutions and private entities.

As the legal year moves forward, the OSP is expected to expand the scope of enforcement, with more cases expected to test Ghana’s commitment to anti-corruption reforms.