By Deborah Pofara Luu
Sammy Darko, Head of Communications and Strategy for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has called on the Manyhia South MP, Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah, to avoid confusing the OSP’s mandate with that of the Ghana Police Service.
This statement follows advice from the MP suggesting the OSP adopt the police’s investigative approach, which involves less media engagement.
During an interview on The Point of View with Bernard Avle on Channel One TV, Mr. Darko emphasized the OSP’s unique position, stating, “We have to make the point clear that the OSP is not like the police”.
He highlighted the distinct characteristics of the OSP, including its seven-year non-renewable tenure and independent prosecution powers, noting, “The OSP is the only agency that has a 7-year non-renewable tenure.
We’re not like any other agency… The OSP is the only one that has independent prosecution. We don’t need to take any warrant from the Attorney General. Please don’t try to confuse OSP with police”.
On February 12, the OSP officially declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as a suspect in four significant corruption investigations, including those related to the National Cathedral project and Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML).
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng announced during a press briefing on Wednesday, February 12, that Ofori-Atta is wanted and must return for questioning immediately, with potential legal action to compel his return if he fails to comply.
