Sammy Darko, Head of Communications and Strategy for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has urged the Manyhia South MP, Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah, not to confuse the OSP’s mandate with that of the Ghana Police Service.
His remarks come in response to advice from the Manyhia South MP, who suggested that the OSP adopt the police’s approach to investigations, which involves less media engagement.
Speaking on The Point of View with Bernard Avle on Channel One TV, Mr. Darko emphasized the OSP’s distinct role, stating: “We have to make the point clear that the OSP is not like the police. 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 named former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a suspect in four high-profile corruption investigations, including cases related to the National Cathedral project and Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML).
During a press briefing on Wednesday, February 12, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng stated that Ofori-Atta is now a wanted person and must return immediately for questioning, warning that failure to comply could result in legal action to compel his return.
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