The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced a list of high-profile corruption cases it will actively pursue as the courts resume sitting after the legal vacation.
According to a statement posted on the OSP’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the prosecutions form part of the office’s renewed commitment to intensify Ghana’s anti-corruption fight in the final quarter of 2025.
High-Profile Names Listed for Prosecution
Among those cited by the OSP are:
- Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), and nine others;
- Adjenim Boateng Adjei, former Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA); and
- Charles Bissue, a former Presidential Staffer and Secretary to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), along with two others.
These individuals are expected to face various corruption-related charges, ranging from abuse of office and procurement breaches to alleged financial misconduct.
OSP Reaffirms Commitment to Anti-Corruption Drive
In its post, the OSP stated:
“With the courts resuming from vacation, these are the cases the OSP is actively prosecuting on your behalf, with more cases to be filed in the last quarter of the year. Earlier this year, seven individuals were convicted through plea bargains.”
The statement underscores the OSP’s determination to strengthen public confidence in state institutions and ensure accountability among public officials.
Background: The OSP’s Expanding Role
Established under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), the OSP is Ghana’s premier independent anti-corruption agency. Its mandate includes investigating and prosecuting suspected corruption and corruption-related offenses involving public officials and politically exposed persons.
The latest list of prosecutions comes amid increasing public scrutiny over accountability in governance, with the OSP positioning itself as the centerpiece of Ghana’s anti-corruption framework.
As the courts reopen, all eyes will be on the OSP to see how swiftly and transparently these cases are handled. The office has hinted at more high-profile prosecutions to be filed before the end of 2025, signaling a potentially intense final quarter for Ghana’s justice system.
