Hon. Awineyesema Abiire, a lecturer with the Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU), has expressed concerns over the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) motives in its recent actions against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. Apexnewsgh reports
Hon. Abiire’s concerns come after the OSP declared Ofori-Atta a fugitive for failing to appear for interrogation in corruption-related investigations.
The OSP’s Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, stated that Ofori-Atta was directed to attend an interview on February 10, 2025, but his lawyers informed the OSP that he was out of the country indefinitely on medical grounds. The OSP has denied any involvement in the alleged raid on Ofori-Atta’s home, suggesting that the incident may have been staged to create the impression of persecution.
Meanwhile, further buttressing his point, Hon. Abiire added that, in the 14th Century, William Shakespeare wrote a comedy- Much Ado About Nothing where there was much fuss without a planned and well thought action. The characters of Benedick and Beatrice revealed that deceit or fuss is something that can be used to achieve a good or bad intention.
He believes, if the OSP really meant to fight corruption, he would have appreciated the synergistic effect of collaboration and cooperation with the new AG and the ORAL team.
“I really think he wants to behave in a manner to make the AG think that the issue is already with OSP if not why did he wait till now when Section 33(1)(b) of Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921) was violated, Regulation 68(7) of PFM Regulations, 2019 (L.I. 2378) was suspended, including the breach of Article 181 of the 1992 Constitution for almost a year in the SML Audit report and he never took action till now? He quizzed
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
