The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has withdrawn all 17 charges against A B. Adjei, the former Public Procurement Authority (PPA) boss. This comes after he was on trial for close to two and half years. Despite the dismissal due to lack of credible evidence the OSP has repackaged the same case with 8 counts. This is seen by many as an attempt to save face.
Poor Presentation of Evidence and Wasteful Actions
The OSP’s decision to withdraw the charges comes after the poor presentation of hearsay evidence by their star witness, Manasseh Awuni, during the trial. The OSP’s shambolic showing throughout the trial, since Adjebeng’s appointment, has been a source of concern for many observers.
The OSP owes the public an explanation for discontinuing a case it touted as having compelling evidence to prosecute. Such wasteful knee-jerk actions should be condemned, and the OSP should prioritize transparency and accountability in its proceedings, rather than relying on media manipulation to cover up incompetence.
Questions About Credibility and Competence
The case against A.B. Adjei, known as the “Contracts for Sale” scandal, was initially filed by the OSP in May 2022, with 17 counts of offences relating to the use of public office for profit and the direct and indirect influencing of the procurement process to obtain an unfair advantage. However, the OSP’s decision to withdraw the charges has raised questions about the credibility of the case and the competence of the OSP.
The OSP’s decision to withdraw the charges also comes after A.B. Adjei allegedly withdrew all funds from his bank accounts that were frozen when investigations into his activities began. This raises further questions about the OSP’s handling of the case and its ability to effectively investigate and prosecute corruption cases.
Transparency and Accountability
The OSP should provide an explanation for its decision to withdraw the charges and take steps to ensure accountability. The public deserves to know why the OSP has decided to discontinue a case it claimed to have compelling evidence to prosecute. The OSP should prioritize transparency and accountability rather than relying on media manipulation to cover up incompetence.
The OSP’s decision to withdraw all charges against A.B. Adjei, the former PPA boss, in the “Contracts for Sale” scandal, is a cause for concern. The OSP owes the public an explanation for its decision and should take steps to ensure transparency and accountability. The office must give a reason why they decided to discontinue a case after claiming they have compelling evidence.
