7
Convictions Secured
33
Persons Standing Trial
7
Suspended Transactions
GHS 35.14 million
Recovered
GHS 7.18 billion
Loss Averted
22.1 million
Persons Sensitised
Prosecution
The OSP is prosecuting a number of corruption and corruption-related
offences as mandated by section 2 (a) of the Office of the Special
Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959).
There have been seven (7) convictions so far. The rest of the
cases are at different stages of the trial process.
The OSP is committed to bring all persons charged, regardless of social status and partisan affiliation, to face the law. Prosecutions are a major means of making corruption costly and unattractive.
| Indicator | Total | |
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| Prosecutions initiated | 10 | View |
| Convictions secured | 7 | View |
| Acquittals / Discharges | 2 | View |
| Discontinuances (Nolle Prosequi) | 2 | View |
| Plea bargaining | 7 | View |
| Civil applications | 23 | View |
Frequency of data collection is bi-annual
Investigation
The OSP is empowered by section 3 (1) (a)(b)(c) of Act 959 and regulation 6 of the L.I. 2374, to investigate acts of corruption and corruption related offences if the circumstances indicate same. Subsequent to pre-investigation processes, the OSP proceeds to perform thorough forensic investigations to substantiate facts of the alleged acts of corruption to enable successful prosecutions.
| Indicator | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints received * | 654 | View |
| Complaints proceeding to full investigation | 126 | View |
| Special reports published | 7 | View |
| Systemic reforms triggered by OSP investigative findings | 4 | View |
* These figures represent all complaints received to date, pending screening to determine jurisdiction, credibility, and evidential merit before full investigation.
Asset Recovered
In the event of successful prosecutions or the determination of the OSP that acts of corruption or corruption-related offences have occurred, it is empowered under section 65 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959) to, confiscate, recover, and manage tainted property. This specialised mandate enables the restitution of public assets lost through corruption to the state. In furtherance of the above mandate, the OSP has successfully recovered millions of cedis to the state. Additional recoveries will be made subject to the successful prosecution of ongoing cases.
| Indicator | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Value of assets recovered | 35.14M | View |
| Value and composition of assets seized / frozen | 618M | View |
| Loss averted | 7.18B | View |
| Suspended / Cancelled transactions | 7 | View |
Figures are valued in Cedis
Frequency of data collection is bi-annual
Prevention
Pursuant to regulation 31 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (Operations) Regulations, 2018 (L.I. 2374), the OSP is mandated to proactively prevent the occurrence of corruption and related offenses, resulting in significant savings for the public coffers. This entails implementing various measures to mitigate instances of grand corruption. Furthermore, the Office advocates implementation of additional measures and policies to prevent future corrupt practices, streamline administrative procedures in the public sector, and safeguard substantial financial resources. Through its vigilant and pre-emptive measures, the OSP effectively closes potential avenues for corruption, achieving the dual objectives of preventing corrupt activities and saving billions of Ghanaian cedis.
| Indicator | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| People reached with anti-corruption sensitisation: In-person | 14,563 | View |
| Number of corruption prevention programmes and projects initiated | 32 | View |
| Number of corruption risk assessments conducted | 2 | View |
| Percentage of Right to Information (RTI) requests responded to
within statutory timelines. |
92% | View |
Frequency of data collection is Bi-annual
Cooperation
Effective anti-corruption enforcement increasingly relies on cooperation across jurisdictions and institutions. Corruption cases often involve cross-border financial flows, shell companies, and assets hidden abroad, while domestically they may cut across multiple agencies with overlapping mandates. An indicator on cooperation therefore measures not just the existence of partnerships, but the effectiveness of collaborative mechanisms that enable investigations, prosecutions, and asset recovery.
| Indicator | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of joint operations / investigations with other agencies | 3 | View |
| Number of international cooperation requests (MLA/extradition,
evidence, information sharing, joint investigations etc) initiated or responded to |
3 | View |
Frequency of data collection is Bi-annual
SUSPENSION OF TOR - TORRENTCO DEAL
The timely investigative work of the OSP upended the leasing of a national asset, the Tema Oil Refinery (ToR), in a deal which bore the trappings of corruption. In a bid to revamp the struggling state refinery, the board of directors for ToR acceded to a 6-year lease agreement with Torrentco Assets Management Limited (TAML). The arrangement was purported as necessary to allow for the Optimisation of the refinery’s output and also to refurbish its ageing infrastructure. However, several groups including its own workers union and civil society organizations vehemently opposed the lease agreement. Questions were raised about the viability of TAML, which was found to lack both the experience and financial muscle, to enter into such an agreement.
It was also determined that TAML lacked the required licences and certifications to carry out the lease agreement. The lessee was later rebranded as Tema Energy Processing Limited and attempted to re-enter the lease agreement under the previous conditions. Following a petition, the OSP ordered the cessation of and negotiations or actions pertaining to the proposed agreement to enable it perform a thorough corruption risk assessment. This led to the TEPL withdrawing their interest in the lease agreement with TOR. In spite of the deal estimated to be worth US$ 22 million, Ghana stood to lose far more than that under the proposed terms.
PREVENTED PAYMENT OF GHC 5 MILLION IN INFLATED CONTRACT
The OSPs vigilance and prompt actions saved Ghana over GHC 5 million Ghana cedis following the termination of over-bloated contract by the Northern Development Authority (NDA). It was believed that the NDA issued contracts for consultancy services for the execution of a series of poverty alleviation projects under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP) in the 11 constituencies in the Upper West Region. The OSP instructed the Controller and Accountant General’s Department to halt payments to the NDA after ascertaining that the contract had been bloated from GHC 5 million to GHC 10 million. Persons associated with the corrupt act were arraigned before court for prosecution.
`LABIANCA COMPANY LIMITED AND CUSTOMS DIVISION OF GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY
In 2021, the Office commenced investigations pursuant to a complaint made against Labianca Group of Companies concerning the issuance of markups it received from the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
The investigations substantiated that indeed, GRA, had wrongly awarded Labianca advanced ruling of 5% to 10% lower than the benchmark value for frozen foods it imported. Incidentally, the proprietor of Labianca Ltd, Eunice Jacqueline Buah Asomah-Hinne’s dual role as a member of the Council of State and a board member of the Ghana Port and Harbours Authority may have influenced the award of the preferential advance rulings.
Subsequent to the conclusion of the OSP’s case, the Parliament of Ghana scrapped the provisions that permitted the Customs Advance Rulings and benchmarking. This development effectively ended the dispensation of the discretional issuance of benchmark values and advance rulings by Customs officials. The former discretional system created leeway for the surreptitious avoidance of payment of taxes and import duties with the aid of Customs officials. The resultant ruling of Parliament was a direct consequence of the measures undertaken by the OSP to sanitise the system and effectively avert future corruption of the excise regime.
For the period May 2021 to August 2022, revenue from sale of auctioned goods at the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority stood at Ghc 28,827,912.91. As a result of conducting corruption risk assessment on that revenue stream, the OSP directed the GRA – CD to present Integrity Action Plan. In implementing the Integrity Action Plan, the OSP further directed the CD to ensure that Auction Sale Prices of vehicles and goods should include the duty and taxes payable on the commodities.
Upon conclusion of investigations, the Office estimated that GRA’s erroneous application of benchmark values to Labianca Ltd cost the state GHC1,074,627.15. Resultantly, the OSP issued a battery of administrative measures to sanitise the award of benchmark values and avoid the future occurrence of similar illegalities. Further, GRA was directed to produce an Integrity Plan aimed at ending the abuse of its discretionary powers granted to its officers in accordance with the Customs Act, 2015 (Act 891).
As a result of the intervention of the OSP in monitoring strict compliance of its directives to the GRA-CD, revenue from the sale of auction vehicles and goods from September 2022 to December 2023 shot up to Ghc. 125, 055,282.14, an increase in revenue by 333.8%.
The OSP handles prosecutions, while convictions are determined by the courts. On average, a criminal trial spans three years. The Office is currently prosecuting the following cases:
1. D13/01/22; The Republic v Alexander Kwabena Sarfo Kantanka Case:
2. NR/TL/HC/CCI/13/23; The Republic v Sumaila Abdul Rahman & Ors
3. CR/04492/2022; The Republic v Adjenim Boateng
4. NR/TL/HC/CC1/2/25; The Republic v Yakubu Tahidu & 5 Ors
Below are some of the notable cases investigated by the OSP.
| S/N | Case | Outcome |
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| 1 | GRA-Customs | Investigation concluded. Reforms were implemented, including changes to the conduct of auction sales and the repeal of the benchmark value law by Parliament. Officials who allowed corruption through inaction were dismissed or transferred. |
| 2 | Charles Adu Boahen | Former Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance. Investigation concluded, but the alleged crime (influence peddling) is not criminalized under existing law |
| 3 | Cecilia Dapaah | Former Minister of Sanitation. Investigation concluded and referred to EOCO, as the alleged crime (money laundering) falls outside the mandate of the OSP. |
| 4 | Wealthy Businessman | Allegations of attempt to bribe Members of Parliament by a wealthy businessman. Key alleger unwilling to substantiate allegation. Case concluded. |
| 5 | Government Payroll | The blockage of further payments to revealed “ghosts” on the government payroll saved Ghana an amount of GHS 34.2 million (GHC34,249,737.6) for the 2024 financial year, and further savings beyond 2024. |
| 6 | Airbus SE | Investigations concluded. The OSP found no evidence that Ghanaian officials involved in the purchase of military aircrafts were involved in bribery. |
YOUTH AGAINST CORRUPTION CAMPAIGN
Prevention of corruption remains one of the most important strategic focus of the Office in the unrelenting fight against corruption. The Youth who represent the future leaders of many countries are the target of this flagship programme by the OSP in pursuance of section 2 (c) of the OSP Act, 2017 (ACT 959) and Regulation 31 (1) (b) of the OSP Regulations, 2018 (L.I. 2374) which mandates the Office to take steps to prevent corruption. Thus, the Office has initiated the “Youth Against Corruption Initiative” to continuously engage and sensitise the youth in a proactive move to instil the values of honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency in them. Till date, several schools from Junior High to Senior High through to the Universities continue to benefit from this initiative.
DISRUPTION OF COUNTERFEITING SYNDICATE
The OSP disrupted the activities of a counterfeiting syndicate in a sting operation. Seizures made in warehouses in Accra and Tema realised US$40, 000,000 counterfeit notes, one of the largest of such busts in the history of Ghana. While the OSP proceeds with investigations into the matter with the Ghana Police Service, the prevention of the counterfeited notes from entering circulation spares the country dire economic, social, and political consequences.
CHARLES ADU BOAHEN
The OSPs investigations into the involvement of the former Minister of State for Finance, Charles Adu Boahen, in acts of corruption galvanized calls for the passage of relevant legislations to adequately fight corruption. Mr. Adu Boahen was captured in an investigative documentary soliciting a 20 percent stake in a purported US$ 500, 000,000 million investments from undercover journalists posing as investors. The release of the documentary occasioned the referral of the matter to the OSP by the President, H.E. Nana Addo Daquah Akufo-Addo for investigation. The investigations yielded a report by the OSP which cited Mr. Adu Boahen for Influence Peddling.
However, the OSP could not prefer prosecutorial actions against him since influence peddling fell outside the remits of the OSP’s mandate. The OSP report generated huge public discourse and debates by Ghanaians, civil society and the media on Influence Peddling and Sting Operations. However, the OSP report marked a watershed moment as it called for the passage of relevant laws on influence peddling, Conduct of Public Officers Act the Corrupt Practices Act. This will comprehensively define and prohibit all forms of corruption and appropriately govern the behaviour of public officials.
AGYAPA ROYALTIES DEAL
The OSP’s corruption risk assessment of the Agyapa Minerals Royalty identified numerous incidences and possibilities of corruption, leading to the subsequent suspension of the deal. In August 2020, the government of Ghana proposed to sell the majority of its future gold royalties to Agyapa Royalties Ltd, a public-private joint venture registered in the British protectorate of Jersey. The deal would have seen the sale of 49 percent of the company on the London Stock Exchange while the government would have retained 51 percent of the company. Agyapa Royalties would have had the mandate to create Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) to invest the country’s mineral incomes.
Following the referral of the matter to the OSP, a corruption risk and anti-corruption assessment was initiated into the conception of the deal and its attendant implications for the country. The OSP identified several breaches of corruption rules in the structuring of the deal and procurement processes for service providers. Also, the OSP highlighted that the deal created the necessary opportunities to facilitate illegal financial flows and money laundering. Consequently, the Ministry of Finance halted the listing of Agyapa Royalties on the London Stock Exchange, effectively preventing the long-term haemorrhaging of public funds courtesy of the Agyapa deal.
Indicator Definition
Freezing orders granted are applications for freezing of assets made to the Court that are granted by the latter to the OSP. Freezing orders are required to enable investigation in some cases.
The Percentage of Freezing orders granted is arrived at by the number of granted freezing orders, over the number of freezing order applications expressed as a percentage (Number of Granted Freezing Orders/Number of Freezing Order Applications × 100).
Justification: The OSP seeks to track the success rate of its freezing order applications to inform remedial measures.
Indicator Definition
Cases reported to the Investigations Division undergo preliminary investigations to determine viability for a full-scale investigation.
This indicator measures the percentage of cases that make it past preliminary investigation; an indication of the strength of cases reported to the OSP.
Justification: Low strength of cases reported over time could inform the need for targeted sensitisation.
Prosecutions initiated
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Indicator Definition : The number of new criminal cases filed by the office before the courts within a given reporting period. Each charge sheet or case filed is counted as one (1) prosecution initiated, regardless of the number of accused persons involved.
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Justification : Tracking the number of prosecutions initiated is essential to demonstrate the prosecutorial mandate of the office. It provides a clear measure of how many corruption and corruption-related cases are formally advanced from investigation to court action within a given period.
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2025
CR/0106/2026 The Republic v Kenneth Ofori-Atta & 7 Ors
The OSP has charged 7 individuals and one company with 78 charges of corruption and corruption related offences. The accused are
- Kenneth Ofori-Atta, former Minister of Finance;
- Ernest Darko Akore, chef de cabinet to Ofori-Atta;
- Emmanuel Kofi Nti, former Commissioner-General of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA),
- Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, former Commissioner-General of GRA;
- Isaac Crentsil, former Commissioner of Customs Division of GRA,
- Kwadwo Damoah, MP for Jaman South and former Commissioner of Customs Division of GRA;
- Evans Adusei, beneficial owner and Chief Executive of Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited and
- Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML).
The prosecution is on the back of investigations by the OSP into contracts awarded to SML by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The findings revealed that the SML contracts were unnecessary and delivered no substantial work or value to the state. Officials of GRA had manipulated the procurement process to select SML for a service that was not needed and engineered the payment of substantial amounts to SML. The actions of Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1), Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3), Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4), Isaac Crentsil (A5), and Kwadwo Damoah (A6) created the opportunity for SML (A8) to largely pretend to perform the services under the various contracts - leading to immense financial loss to the Republic of about One Billion Four Hundred and Thirty-Six Million Two Hundred and Forty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty-Eight Cedis Fifty-Three Pesewas (GHC1,436,249,828.53).
The Accused Persons also intended that a further estimated Two Billion Seven Hundred and Ninety-Nine Million Six Hundred and Four Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-Four United States Dollars Seventy-One Cents (US$2,799,604,864.71) be paid to SML (A8) for a period of five (5) years without the mandatory statutory prior authorisation by Parliament.
The Accused Persons based their actions on their false claims that SML (A8) possessed technical expertise and capability in revenue assurance, and that the technical expertise and capability of SML (A8) had greatly increased revenue for the Republic; and further that SML (A8) exclusively possessed the only patented and proven technology systems in the world for value chain transaction audits, external price verification, and measurement audit services in the downstream petroleum, upstream petroleum, and minerals sectors.
CR/0603/2025 Republic V Mustapha Abdul-Hamid & 9 Ors
The Office has charged seven individuals and three companies in connection with a GHC280 million extortion and money laundering scheme within the National Petroleum Authority (NPA).
The scheme, allegedly orchestrated by former NPA CEO Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and two other officials, involved the unlawful collection and diversion of funds from petroleum transporters and oil marketing companies between 2022 and 2024.
Part of the proceeds was laundered through three corporate entities to acquire real estate and fuel-related assets. One suspect remains at large as prosecution begins and investigations continue.
CR/0513/2025 The Republic v. Issah Seidu & 3 Ors
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has charged four public officials—Issah Seidu, James Keck Osei, John Abban, and Peter Archibold Hyde—with corruption in relation to an attempted unlawful acquisition of ten containers of imported rice at the Tema Port.
The accused allegedly connived to clear the imported rice from Thailand with a fake letter of authorization from the Office of the Vice President. The accused are expected to appear before the High Court for plea proceedings.
The trial resumed on 20 October 2025. The four accused individuals face two (2) counts of corruption by and of a public officer; and using public office for profit .
NR/TL/HC/CC1/2/25 The Republic v Tahidu Yakubu & 5 Ors
The OSP commenced criminal proceedings against six individuals before the High Court in Tamale, Northern Region, on charges related to payroll fraud and corruption. The accused persons – Yakubu Tahiru, Abdulai Abukari Sadic, Sammy Suuk, Mohammed Yusif Jay, Stafort Koletey Azudey-Barres, and Osman Isshaku were charged with 22 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences that resulted in financial loss to the state.
Upon the commencement of the case, the accused persons triggered the OSP’s plea bargaining regime under section 71(1) of Act 959 and voluntarily offered to admit to the offences, make restitution and provide information that will aid in the arrest and prosecution of other persons known to them as having committed or are about to commit corruption and corruption-related offences.
In accordance with section 71(7) of Act 959, the accused persons have paid to the State a total amount of One Hundred and Six Thousand Three Hundred and Nineteen cedis Sixty-Four pesewas (GHC106,319.64), being Twenty Thousand cedis (GHC20,000.00) as reparation and the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Three Hundred and Eighteen cedis Ninety-Five pesewas (GHC86,318.95) as restitution.
The acceptance of the plea bargain means the accused have been convicted of the offences.
This case marks the first in a series of prosecutions arising from a joint forensic audit conducted by the OSP and the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) into Government Payroll Administration covering the Northern Region only. The audit was undertaken in accordance with Regulation 31(1)(a) and (g) of the OSP (Operations) Regulations, 2018 (L.I. 2374), which empowers the OSP to prevent corruption through risk analysis and the publication of detected corrupt practices.
The investigation uncovered unearned monthly salaries amounting to GHS2,854,144.80, paid to individuals who were deceased, retired, had vacated their posts, were flagged as missing staff, or whose whereabouts were unknown. The subsequent removal of these ghost names from the payroll has saved the Republic GHS34,249,737.60 for the 2024 financial year alone, with future savings projected annually due to the intervention.
FT/0035/2025 Republic v. Ibrahim Kofi Sessah & Gloria Acquah
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has charged Mr Ibrahim Sessah, a Technician with the Local Government Service at Adeiso District, with Using Public Officer for Profit, Giving Bribe to Influence a Public Officer, and Money Laundering. The charges relate to a scheme involving the sale of Ghana Education Service (GES) appointment letters to prospective teachers. Investigations revealed that Mr Sessah acted in concert with three other suspects currently at large: Anthony Gyasi, an IT Officer at the GES Head Office; Sadia Alhassan, a teacher at Philip Quaque Boys Basic School; and Francis Asare, a private businessman.
Between January 2022 and December 2023, Mr Sessah allegedly received over GHS 6 million through his Zenith Bank account, including GHS 580,000.00 taken directly from at least 100 teacher applicants in exchange for placement. Mr Sessah was arraigned before the High Court (Financial Division 2), Accra, on 6 May 2025. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of GHS 6.5 million with two sureties to be justified with landed property. The case is pending trial, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the accomplices at large.
CR/0559/2025 The Republic v Charles Cromwell Nanabanyin Onuawonto Bissue & 2 Ors
On 28 April 2025, the Office of the Special Prosecutor filed criminal charges against Charles Cromwell Nanabanyin Onuawonto Bissue, former Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), and Andy Thomas Owusu with multiple counts of corruption and abuse of public office.
The charges include Six (6) counts of "Using Public Office for Profit", Three (3) charges of “Corruption by a Public Officer”, Three (3) charges of “Corruption of a public officer” and Three (3) charges of “Accepting Bribe to influence a public officer” which falls under the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
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2024
CR/0257/2024 The Republic v Adjenim Boateng Adjei
Previously, Mr. Adjei was standing trial together with his brother-in-law, Mr. Francis Kwaku Arhin. On 17 April 2024, the Office withdrew the initial charge sheet and replaced it with eight (8) counts of using public office for profit and directly and indirectly influencing the procurement process to obtain an unfair advantage in the award of public contracts, exclusively in respect of Mr. Adjei.
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2023
NR/TL/HC/CC1/13/23 The Republic v Sumaila Abdul-Rahman & Ors
Sumaila Abdul-Rahman (former Chief Executive of the Northern Development Authority), Stephen Yir-Eru Engmen (former Deputy Chief Executive, Operations), Patrick Seidu (former Deputy Chief Executive, Finance and Administration), and Andrew Kuundaari (Chief Executive of A&Qs Consortium Limited) have been charged with eleven counts of corruption and related offences following investigations.
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2022
D13/01/22 The Republic v Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka
Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka, the President’s nominee for Juaben Municipal Chief Executive, was arrested, investigated, and charged with corruption. He allegedly attempted to bribe elected assembly members and government appointees with GH₵5,000 and GH₵2,500, respectively, to secure votes. Following his electoral defeat, he demanded refunds, an incident captured on video.
CR/0492/2022 The Republic v. Adjenim Boateng Adjei & Another
The trial of Adjenim Boateng Adjei, former Chief Executive of the Public Procurement Authority, and his brother-in-law was before the Criminal Division of the High Court, Accra. Mr Adjei faced eight counts of using public office for profit and nine counts of directly or indirectly influencing procurement processes to gain an unfair advantage in public contract awards. His brother-in-law is charged with one count of using public office for profit. The case was dropped and refiled in 2024.
Criminal cases before the court
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Indicator Definition : This indicator represents the total number of criminal cases filed by the office that are currently pending before the court. It includes both newly initiated prosecutions and cases that remain active from previous reporting periods.
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Justification : Monitoring the number of criminal cases before the court is essential for understanding the full extent of the prosecutorial caseload generated by the office. This indicator reflects both new and ongoing cases.
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2025
CR/0603/2025 Republic V Mustapha Abdul-Hamid & 9 Ors.
CR/0513/2025 The Republic v. Issah Seidu & 3 Ors.
FT/0035/2025 Republic v. Ibrahim Kofi Sessah & Gloria Acquah
CR/0559/2025 The Republic v Charles Cromwell Nanabanyin Onuawonto Bissue & 2 Ors.
NR/TL/HC/CC1/13/23 The Republic v Sumaila Abdul-Rahman & 3 Ors.
CR/0257/2024 The Republic v Adjenim Boateng Adjei
D13/01/22 The Republic v Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka (on Appeal )
NR/TL/HC/CC1/2/25 The Republic v Tahidu Yakubu and 5 Ors.
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2024
NR/TL/HC/CC1/13/23 The Republic v Sumaila Abdul-Rahman & Ors
CR/0257/2024 The Republic v Adjenim Boateng Adjei
D13/01/22 The Republic v Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka
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2023
NR/TL/HC/CC1/13/23 The Republic v Sumaila Abdul-Rahman & Ors
CR/0492/2022 The Republic v Adjenim Boateng Adjei & Another
D13/01/22 The Republic v Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka
Convictions secured
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Indicator Definition : This refers to the number of cases that lead to the conviction of one or more accused persons.
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Justification : Convictions are a hallmark of successful prosecution. They are the most celebrated outcome from the Office’s work.
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2025
CR/04/07/2025 The Republic V Charles Bissue & Andy Thomas Owusu
The High Court has convicted Andy Thomas Owusu, the second accused in the case of The Republic v. Charles Bissue and Another, which relates to alleged corruption in the operations of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM). Owusu was convicted on his own plea after the court accepted a plea agreement entered under section 71 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959).
Owusu, the second accused in the case of The Republic v. Charles Bissue & Another, was convicted on his own plea after the Court accepted a plea agreement entered under section 71 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). He was charged on two counts of Corruption of a Public Officer and Accepting Bribe to Influence a Public Officer.
Owusu faced charges of corruption of a public officer and accepting a bribe to influence a public officer. He admitted to receiving GH¢15,000 from an undercover agent posing as a representative of ORR Resources Enterprise, in a scheme designed to bypass the Committee’s vetting process and unlawfully secure a mining licence.
Following his guilty plea, the court imposed a fine of 500 penalty units—equivalent to GH¢6,000—and ordered him to pay GH¢200,000 as restitution to the State. Owusu remains a convict.
The IMCIM was dissolved in January 2021 following multiple allegations of corruption. Investigations by Tiger Eye P.I. uncovered the bribery scheme, leading to charges against both officials. The first accused remains on trial.
NR/TL/HC/CC1/2/25 The Republic vs Yakubu & 5 Ors
On 30 April 2025, the High Court sitting in Tamale duly considered a plea bargain agreement submitted by the six accused persons in the matter referenced above. Upon review, the Court accepted the terms of the agreement and entered convictions against all six individuals on a total of twenty-two (22) counts, comprising offences of corruption, false certification, and causing financial loss to the Republic. The convicted persons are as follows:
Tahidu Yakubu, Former teacher at Balogu M/A Junior High School, Yendi (Balogu JHS)..
Abdulai Abubakari Sadic, Integrated Municipal Personnel Payroll Database (IPPD) Coordinator at Yendi..
Sammy Suuk, Schools Improvement Support Officer (SISO) for Yendi North Circuit.
Mohammed Yusif Jay, Former Headmaster of Balogu M/A Junior High School, Yendi..
Stafford Korletey Azudey-Barres, Assistant Chief Accounts Technician at the Controller and Accountant General’s Department, Accra.
Osman Issahaku, Current Headmaster of Balogu M/A Junior High School, Yendi.This case marks the first in a series of prosecutions arising from a joint forensic audit conducted by the OSP and the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) into Government Payroll Administration covering the Northern Region only. The audit was undertaken in accordance with Regulation 31(1)(a) and (g) of the OSP (Operations) Regulations, 2018 (L.I. 2374), which empowers the OSP to prevent corruption through risk analysis and the publication of detected corrupt practices.
The investigation uncovered unearned monthly salaries amounting to GHS2,854,144.80, paid to individuals who were deceased, retired, had vacated their posts, were flagged as missing staff, or whose whereabouts were unknown. The subsequent removal of these ghost names from the payroll has saved the Republic GHS34,249,737.60 for the 2024 financial year alone, with future savings projected annually due to the intervention.
Acquittals / Discharges
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Indicator Definition : This refers to the number of cases where the accused are acquitted by the Courts, and the number of persons granted acquittals.
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Justification : The duty of a public Prosecutor is not merely to secure the conviction of the accused at all costs but to place before the court whatever evidence is in the possession of the prosecution, whether it be in favour of or against the accused and to leave the court to decide.
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2025
D13/01/22: The Republic V Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka
The High Court in Kumasi has acquitted and discharged Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka, President Akufo-Addo’s nominee for Municipal Chief Executive of Juaben in the Ashanti Region. He had been standing trial since May 2022 on 26 counts of corruption related to a public election.
Mr Sarfo-Kantanka gained national attention after a viral video appeared to show him demanding refunds from assembly members, allegedly after paying them to support his confirmation. The judgment, initially expected in November 2024, was delayed following the sudden transfer of the trial judge. It was eventually delivered in May 2025.
In her ruling, Justice Priscilla Dikro Ofori held that the video and accompanying evidence failed to prove that the monies were meant to influence the votes of the assembly members.
The Office has filed an appeal challenging the decision of the High Court in Kumasi.
Justification:
Discontinuances (Nolle Prosequi)
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Indicator Definition : This refers to cases that are discontinued, mostly owing to new evidence that suggests there is no need for prosecution.
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Justification : The OSP pursues cases based on their merit. When this merit no longer holds in whole or part, the OSP has an obligation to discontinue the case in the interest of justice.
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2024
FT0074/2023 The Special Prosecutor v Cecilia Abena Dapaah & Daniel Osei-Kufour
Investigations revealed the case primarily involved suspected money laundering and structuring, matters within the remit of other law enforcement agencies.
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2022
MSFT/23/2019 The Republic v Mahama Ayariga & Another
On 11 October 2021, the Special Prosecutor entered a nolle prosequi, stating that the available evidence was insufficient to prove abuse of public office for private gain beyond a reasonable doubt.
Plea Bargaining
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Indicator Definition : This refers to cases where the accused agrees to settle a case by plea bargain.
Plea Bargain is a negotiation in which the accused agrees to enter a plea of guilty (often to a lesser charge) or offer a form of restitution or both and the prosecutor agrees to drop a more serious charge or no charge at all. -
Justification : Plea bargain is recognized as serving justice at a reduced cost. The savings made in avoiding trial and the admission of the accused to some form of crime are rationale for plea bargains.
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2025
CR/04/07/2025 The Republic V Charles Bissue & Andy Thomas Owusu
The High Court in Accra on 4 June 2025 convicted Thomas Andy Owusu in a corruption case tied to illegal mining licensing.
Owusu, the second accused in the case of The Republic v. Charles Bissue & Another, was convicted on his own plea after the Court accepted a plea agreement entered under section 71 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). He was charged on two counts of Corruption of a Public Officer and Accepting Bribe to Influence a Public Officer.
Thomas Andy Owusu is required to pay a fine of 500 penalty units (GHS 6,000) and restitution of GHS 200,000 to the state for accepting GHS 15000 to influence a pubic officer.
NR/TL/HC/CC1/2/25 The Republic vs Yakubu & 5 Ors
The six accused persons in this case opted for a plea bargain. . The accused admitted the charges and have repaid a total of GHS 106,318.95, made up of GHS 86,318.95 in restitution (refund of unearned salaries) and GHS 20,000 as reparation (penalty). This plea bargain was approved by the Tamale High Court, thereby convicting them of the 22 charges levelled against them.
This case marks the first in a series of prosecutions arising from a joint forensic audit conducted by the OSP and the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) into Government Payroll Administration covering the Northern Region only. The audit was undertaken in accordance with Regulation 31(1)(a) and (g) of the OSP (Operations) Regulations, 2018 (L.I. 2374), which empowers the OSP to prevent corruption through risk analysis and the publication of detected corrupt practices.
The investigation uncovered unearned monthly salaries amounting to GHS2,854,144.80, paid to individuals who were deceased, retired, had vacated their posts, were flagged as missing staff, or whose whereabouts were unknown. The subsequent removal of these ghost names from the payroll has saved the Republic GHS34,249,737.60 for the 2024 financial year alone, with future savings projected annually due to the intervention.
Number of civil applications involving OSP pending before the courts
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Indicator Definition : Civil cases refer to proceedings between individuals or entities concerning the enforcement of rights, obligations, or claims for damages in which the Office is a party.
They also encompass interlocutory applications instituted by the Office to obtain judicial confirmation of its administrative seizure or freezing of assets belonging to suspects, together with any appeals arising therefrom. -
Justification : The Office of the Special Prosecutor is a legal person in law and may sue or be sued in its corporate name.
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2026
MR. CHRISTIAN TETTEH SOTTIE & DR. ISAAC CRENTSIL vs. THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Court : Human Rights Court
Suit No. : HR/0010/2026
Brief: -
An Application for the Enforcement of Fundamental Human Rights of the Applicants under Article 33 of the 1992 Constitution and Order 67 of C.I 47 on 20 October 2025. The Applicants in their Affidavit in support stated that their detention by the 1st Respondent was unjustified, unlawful, and calculated to humiliate and to subject the 1st and 2nd Respondent to psychological distress and trauma among other claims.
On 4 November 2025, the 1st Respondent filed an Affidavit in Answer to the Application for the Enforcement of Fundamental Human Rights.
Subsequently, the 2nd Respondent wrote a letter of Request for Comments to the 1st Respondent. The OSP wrote a letter with attachments on 17 November 2025 in response to the request letter by the Office of the Attorney General.
PAUL ADOM-OTCHERE vs. OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR
Suit No. : GJ/0068/2026
Brief: -
The Applicant, Paul Adom-Otchere filed an Application for Judicial Review on 23 October 2025. In the Affidavit in support, the Applicant claimed that the curtailment of his liberties by the officers of the Respondent as a result of his failure to fill the Property and Income Declaration Forms issued to him were illegal and an assault on his fundamental human rights.
The Respondent filed an Affidavit in Response to the motion for Application for Judicial Review on 3 November 2025. On 11 November 2025, the lawyer for the Applicant filed a notice of withdrawal as lawyer for Applicant
Subsequently, a notice of appointment as Solicitor was filed by the Applicant on 13 November 2025. On 13 November 2025, the Applicant filed a notice of discontinuance discontinuing the action without liberty to re-apply.
DR. MUSTAPHA ABDUL HAMID vs THE OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR
Suit No. : GJ/0139/2026
Brief: -
A writ of summons issued on 12 November 2025 was served on the Defendant (OSP) by the Plaintiff, Dr. Mustapha Hamid. The statement of claim accompanying the writ stated that, the Defendant through the Special Prosecutor held a media briefing concerning investigations the office had commenced in respect of an alleged GH₵1.3 billion embezzlement from the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF) at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA).
The Plaintiff claims that the statement made by the Defendant that he is linked to the said embezzlement is false and unjustified. The Plaintiff stated further that, the Defendant has failed to withdraw the said statement and is therefore seeking an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendant, agents or whosoever from making any further defamatory statements. The Plaintiff is also seeking for Twenty Million Ghana Cedis (GH₵20,000,000) by way of damages for defamation.
The Defendant entered a conditional appearance and filed a Statement of Defence on 4 December 2025 denying the claims of the Plaintiff. No action has been taken afterwards.
THE REPUBLIC vs. THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR EX PARTE KINGS ENERGY LTD, KEL LOGISTICS, KWAKU ABOAGYE ACQUAH & ALBERT ANKRAH.
Court : High Court
Suit No. : GJ/0196/2026
Brief: -
This is an Originating motion invoking the supervisory jurisdiction of the High Court. This application was filed by the applicant praying the court for an order of certiorari to quash the unlawful demand of the respondent requesting the applicant to declare their property and income contrary to section 47 (1) of Act 959 and an order of injunction restraining the respondent whether by his agents, assigns, representative or whomsoever from harassing the applicants and demanding compliance with his unlawful directive.
The Plaintiff claims that the statement made by the Defendant that he is linked to the said eThe applicants are under investigation for corruption and corruption-related offences. The respondent/Office of the Special Prosecutor filed an affidavit in response dated 9 December 2025 to the application on ground, that the applicant’s claims /arguments are flawed and the judicial review application is substantially baseless and hence ought to be dismissed.
NOAH EPHRAIM TETTEH ADAMTEY vs. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR. (SUIT NO. )
Suit No. : J8/67/2026
Brief: -
This is a writ filed on 8 December 2025 seeking to invoke the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court for a declaration that on a true and proper interpretation of Article 1(2), 88, 93(2) and 296 of the 1992 Constitution, prosecutorial authority in Ghana is vested in the Attorney General and cannot be exercised independently of, or in parallel with the Attorney General. Thus, the prosecutorial authority on the office of the Special Prosecutor is inconsistent with and in contravention of the constitution and is therefore null and void. The OSP was initially not a party. On 15 December 2025, the Office filed a motion on notice for joinder to be a party to the suit in order to be heard in the proceedings in which judgement is sought to be obtained and, on the issues, raised. The Plaintiff filed an affidavit in opposition to the motion for joinder on the basis that it is unnecessary and constitutionally improper to join the OSP.
KENNETH NANA YAW OFORI-ATTA vs THE OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR AND KISSI AGYEBENG
Suit No. : GJ/ 0199/ 2026
Brief: -
This is a defamation suit filed by Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori- Atta (Plaintiff) on the 2 December 2025 against the Office and the Special Prosecutor. This suit is founded on the press conference held by the Special Prosecutor on 30 October 2025 under the heading “Office of the Special Prosecutor Investigation Report: Contractual Arrangements Involving Ministry of Finance, Ghana Revenue Authority, and Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited".
The Plaintiff alleges that certain statements made by the Special Prosecutor were defamatory. However, most of the averments of the Plaintiff disclose no reasonable cause of action against the Defendant. On 6 January 2026, the Defendants filed a motion to strike out those paragraphs as disclosing no reasonable cause of action.
STRATEGIC MOBILIZATION GHANA LIMITED vs THE OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR
Suit No. : GJ/0123/2026
Brief: -
A writ of summons issued on 10 November 2025 was served on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) by Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML). The statement of claim stated that the Defendant mishandled their seized computerized environment including servers, firmware, firewalls and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) components.
They also stated that acts of the OSP violated both nationally and internationally recognized standards on chain of custody, forensic imaging, evidence preservation, and the handling of digital systems.
The Plaintiff further stated that the seizure and handling procedures were not executed to preserve evidence but formed part of a preconceived plan to inflict operational harm, compromise proprietary systems, and destroy the Plaintiff’s technical environment.
The plaintiff further stated that the conduct of the Defendant amounted to unlawful seizure of property, abuse of statutory power, and a gross violation of the privacy rights of plaintiff.
On 14 November 2025, the Defendant entered conditional appearance to the Plaintiff’s writ of Summons. Subsequently, the Defendant filed a statement of Defence on 28 November 2025. The Defendant replied to the Defendant’s statement of Defence on 10 December 2025.
THE REPUBLIC vs THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR EX PARTE; PROPNEST LIMITED AND BRIGHT BEDIAKO MENSAH.
Suit No. : GJ/0171/2026
Brief: -
This is an Originating Motion on Notice for orders of Judicial review against the respondent (Special Prosecutor). This application is premised on an application of confirmation of freezing filed on 22 August 2025 against the first applicant and other respondents. This review application was based on grounds that the respondent does not have the legal mandate to compel the applicants to declare assets in the absence of a court order and that the respondent exceeded his jurisdiction when his officers directed the applicants to complete the forms. The applicant stated further that the respondent cannot commence criminal prosecution for the applicant’s non-compliance with its unlawful demands.
The respondent filed an affidavit in response dated 21 December 2025 in response to the said application on the basis that, the applicant’s claims are legally flawed and same ought to be dismissed.
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2025
KENNETH NANA YAW OFORI-ATTA vs OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR & KISSI AGYEBENG
Court : Court of Appeal
Suit No. : HR/0518/25
Brief: -
This an appeal filed by the appellant, Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori- Atta, following the dismissal of his application for an interlocutory order on 18 June 2025. The appellant has filed his written submissions in support of the appeal on 13 November 2025. The respondents subsequently filed their written submissions in response on 4 December 2025. The appellant thereafter filed a reply to the respondents’ written submissions on 12 December 2025.
KENNETH NANA YAW OFORI ATTA vs THE OSP AND KISSI AGYEBENG
Court : Court of Appeal
Suit No. : --
Brief: -
This is an Appeal of a ruling of the High Court; Human Rights 1 presided over by his lordship Justice Kwame Amoako and dated 25 November. The Applicant (Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori Atta) being aggrieved by the ruling appealed to the Court of Appeal on grounds that, the court improperly exercised its discretion to dismiss the motion on notice for discovery of documents filed on 9 September by the applicant. The applicant also sought for the court to set aside the said ruling. Submissions are yet to be filed.
JACOB KWAMINA AMUAH vs. KWABENA ADJEI-BOAHENE AND 4 0RS
Court : Court of Appeal
Suit No. : HR/0157/2025
Brief: -
Jacob Kwamina Amuah (Applicant) invoked the jurisdiction of the High Court on 14 August 2025 by filing a Motion on Notice for the Protection of the Fundamental Human Rights of the Applicant Specifically, the Applicant’s Right to Protection of Personal Liberty, Freedom of Movement and Right to Fair Trial.
The OSP (4th Respondent) filed an Affidavit in answer to the above-mentioned motion on 17 October 2025. Kwabena Agyei-Boahene (1st Respondent) also filed an Affidavit in Opposition to the motion on 5 November 2025. On 11 December 2025, the Applicant filed a motion on notice for leave to file a further affidavit pursuant to Order 67 Rule 4(3) of C.I. 47.
KWAKU ABOAGYE ACQUAAH vs EMMANUEL BASINTALE AND 3 0RS
Suit No. : HR/O108/2025
Brief: -
Kwaku Aboagye Acquaah (Applicant) invoked the jurisdiction of the High Court on 27 May 2025 by filing a Motion on Notice for the Protection of the Fundamental Human Rights of the Applicant Specifically, the Applicant’s Right to Protection of Personal Liberty and Freedom of Movement.
The Respondents filed an Affidavit in answer to the above-mentioned motion on 11 July 2025. No action has been taken afterwards.
BRIGHT BEDIAKO MENSAH vs EMMANUEL BASINTALE AMADU AND 3 ORS.
Court : High Court
Suit No. : HR/0108/2025
Brief: -
Bright Bediako Mensah (Applicant) invoked the jurisdiction of the High Court on 27 May 2025 by filing a Motion on Notice for the Protection of the Fundamental Human Rights of the Applicant Specifically, the Applicant’s Right to Protection of Personal Liberty and Freedom of Movement.
The Respondents filed an Affidavit in answer to the above-mentioned motion on 17 June 2025. On the 28 July 2025 the Respondents filed a motion on notice for leave to file a Supplementary Affidavit, the motion was heard on 14 August 2025, and leave was granted to the Respondents to file the Supplementary Affidavit. The Respondents filed the supplementary Affidavit on 19 August 2025.
The Attorney General also filed its Affidavit in answer to the said motion on 20 October 2025.
CHARLES BISSUE vs. OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR
Court : Human Rights Court
Suit No. : H3/458/2025
Brief: -
On 24 April 2025, the Appellant, Charles Bissue filed an application at the Court of Appeal for Extension of time within which to file an Appeal the judgment of the High Court, Human Rights, Court 2, Coram Nana Brew J. dated 7 November 2024, dismissing the Appellant’s Human Rights Application. The 1st Interested Party filed an affidavit in opposition to the Applicant’s motion for Extension of Time within which to file the Appeal on 2 June 2025. The Court of Appeal granted the application for extension of time to appeal.
KENNETH NANA YAW OFORI-ATTA vs. THE OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR AND KISSI AGYEBENG
Court : Human Rights Court
Suit No. :HR/0078/2025
Brief: -
On 13 March 2025, the Applicant invoked the jurisdiction of the High Court by filing an Originating Motion on Notice, alleging violations of his fundamental human rights by the Respondents. Pending the determination of the substantive suit, the Applicant filed a Motion on Notice for interlocutory reliefs on 26 March 2025. By a ruling dated 18 June 2025, the High Court dismissed the application for interlocutory orders.
Subsequently, the Applicant filed two further applications:
(a) a Motion on Notice for Discovery filed on 11 June 2025; and
(b) a Motion for Leave to Amend the Originating Motion on Notice filed on 14 July 2025.
The High Court dismissed the application for discoveries by a ruling, which decision is being appealed by Kenneth Ofori-Atta to the Court of Appeal.
The matter has been adjourned to 26 January 2025 for a ruling on the motion seeking leave to amend the Originating Motion on Notice.
THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR V. KEL LOGISTICS LIMITED
Suit No. : FT/0055/2025
Brief: -
This is an appeal against the judgment of the High Court, which dismissed the appellant’s Human Rights action seeking to set aside a purported warrant obtained by the OSP for his arrest.
KENNETH NANA YAW OFORI-ATTA V. OSP & KISSI AGYEBENG ESQ.
(Motion on Notice for Discovery of Documents Pursuant to Order 21 Rule 9 of C.I 47)
Court : Human Rights Court
Suit No. :CR/0679/2025
Brief: -
This is an application filed by Kenneth Ofori-Atta on 11/6/2025 seeking an order compelling the OSP to produce copies of the following documents to him:
a) Motion filed by OSP for the issuance of his arrest warrant
b) Copy of affidavit filed by OSP for the issuance of the warrant
c) Copy of counterfoils of arrest warrants immediately before the arrest warrant of Kenneth Ofori-Atta
d) Copy of counterfoils of arrest warrants immediately after arrest warrant of Kenneth Ofori-Atta
KENNETH NANA YAW OFORI-ATTA V. OSP & KISSI AGYEBENG ESQ.
> (Motion on Notice for Leave to Amend Originating Motion )
Court :Human Rights Court
Suit No. :HR/0078/2025
Brief: -
This is an application filed by Kenneth Ofori-Atta on 14/07/2025 seeking leave to amend his originating Motion.
OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROSECUTOR V. (1) KEL LOGISTICS LIMITED, (2) KINGS ENERGY LIMITED, (3) PROPNEST LIMITED
Suit No. :FT/0075/2025
Brief: -
This is an application filed by the OSP on 22/8/2025 seeking an order for confirmation of freezing of bank accounts belonging to the respondents.
THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR V. ABUBAR MUSAH ALIA
Court :Criminal Court
Suit No. :CR/0666/2025
Brief: -
This is an application filed by OSP on 18/08/2025 for Forfeiture of Recognisance for breach of bail conditions by suspect Scholasticus Kwaw Adjei. The respondent stood surety for the said Scholasticus, who has absconded and is currently in the USA.
THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR V. NEWTON EMMANUEL
Court : Criminal Court
Suit No. :CR/0690/2025
Brief: -
This is an application filed by the OSP on 28/8/2025 seeking a warrant to gain access to the respondent’s mobile device to retrieve information.
Number of Complaints Received and Screened
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Indicator Definition : This refers to the total number of corruption complaints received via the OSP’s corruption reporting platforms (including walk-ins)
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Justification : This indicator is critical for measuring the accessibility and responsiveness of the OSP to corruption and corruption-related concerns. Tracking the number of complaints received demonstrates the level of public trust and willingness of citizens, institutions, and stakeholders to report suspected corruption. Screening data, on the other hand, reflects the OSP’s efficiency in assessing the credibility, relevance, and legal sufficiency of complaints before further investigation.
Proportions of Investigations Concluded by Outcome
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Indicator Definition : Proportion of Investigations Concluded by Outcome measures the percentage of investigations completed by the OSP within a given period, disaggregated by their results (e.g., prosecution, referral to another agency, administrative sanction, dismissal, or closure for lack of evidence).
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Justification : This indicator captures the effectiveness and efficiency of the OSP’s investigative function. By showing not only how many investigations are concluded but also the outcomes, it provides a balanced picture of accountability and impact.
Number of systemic reforms triggered by OSP investigative findings
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Indicator Definition : Number of Systemic Reforms Triggered by OSP Investigative Findings refers to the count of policy changes, institutional reforms, legislative amendments, or administrative measures adopted by government bodies, public institutions, or private entities as a direct result of recommendations, evidence, or insights generated from OSP investigations.
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Justification : This indicator measures the broader impact of the OSP beyond prosecutions by tracking how investigative findings lead to structural changes that reduce corruption vulnerabilities. It highlights the OSP’s contribution to preventive anti-corruption measures, institutional strengthening, and policy development.
Number of Complaints Proceeding to Full Investigation
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Indicator Definition : Number of Complaints Proceeding to Full Investigation refers to the count of corruption and corruption-related complaints and reports that, after preliminary screening and assessment, are deemed credible, legally sufficient, and within the OSP’s mandate, and are therefore advanced to the stage of formal investigation.
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Justification : This indicator measures the effectiveness of the OSP’s screening and case selection process. It reflects the proportion of complaints that meet the legal and evidentiary threshold required for full investigation, ensuring that resources are devoted to actionable cases.
Number of Investigations Finalised
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Indicator Definition : Investigations concluded refers to cases that have been brought to their logical conclusion by the Investigations team in charge, and the case officially closed.
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Justification : The percentage of concluded investigations is an indication of the efficiency and effectiveness of the OSP’s investigative effort.
Number of Special Reports Published
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Indicator Definition : Number of Special Reports Published refers to the total count of analytical or investigative reports formally issued by the OSP within a reporting period. These include reports on systemic corruption risks, findings from complex or novel investigations, and matters of extreme public interest requiring transparency beyond routine casework.
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Justification : This indicator demonstrates the OSP’s role in shaping public discourse and influencing institutional reforms through evidence-based reporting. Publishing special reports enhances transparency, educates stakeholders on corruption vulnerabilities, and fosters accountability by bringing high-impact cases and systemic risks to light.
Value of Assets Recovered
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Indicator Definition : The value of assets seized comprises movable assets, including cash, vehicles, and equipment, and immovable assets, such as land and buildings.
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Justification : Recovery of the proceeds of crime is an object of the OSP.
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2025
Petroleum Product Diversion Investigations
Through detailed investigations conducted by the OSP, GHS 6.19 million wrongfully diverted from petroleum products has been recovered and returned to the state.
Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF)
After investigations into irregularities in the MIIF gold trading programme, the OSP successfully recovered USD 2 million (approximately GHS 22.38 million) for the State. Bank of Ghana Interbank Exchange rate ( USD 1 = GHS 11.19) as of 26 Nov 2025 was used
CR/04/07/2025 The Republic V Charles Bissue & Andy Thomas Owusu
The High Court in Accra on 4 June 2025 convicted Thomas Andy Owusu in a corruption case tied to illegal mining licensing.The High Court convicted the second accused, Thomas Andy Owusu, in a corruption case related to illegal mining licensing.
The accused admitted the charges of Corruption of a public officer and Accepting Bribe to influence a public officer. Under the agreement he will pay a total amount of GHS 206,000. This amount is made up of a fine of 500 penalty units (GHS 6,000) and restitution of GHS 200,000.
NR/TL/HC/CC1/2/25 The Republic V Yakubu & 5 Ors
The six accused persons in this case opted for a plea bargain, which was approved by the Tamale High Court.
The accused persons admitted the charges and have paid a total of GHS 106,318.95, made up of GHS 86,318.95 in restitution (refund of unearned salaries) and GHS 20,000 as reparation (penalty). -
2024
Payroll Investigation
In 2024, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), working with the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD), conducted a corruption risk assessment into Government Payroll Administration in the Northern Region.
The investigation uncovered “ghost names” – salaries being paid to deceased, retired, missing, or ineligible persons. In January 2024, the OSP blocked unearned monthly salaries amounting to GHC 2,854,144.80.2022
Customs Advance Ruling
This amount represent a shortfall of revenue arising from the issuance of unlawful customs advance which are supposed to be duties paid to the State for importation of frozen foods by Labianca Company Limited
Value of Assets Seized / Frozen
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Indicator Definition : This indicator measures the monetary worth of assets restrained, seized, or frozen by the Office pending the outcome of investigations and legal proceedings. It includes immovable and movable property, cash, bank balances, and other financial instruments that are preserved to prevent concealment, transfer, or dissipation.
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Justification : These seizures and freezes ensure that the assets are preserved and not dissipated, thereby safeguarding the public interest pending the conclusion of investigations and potential confiscation proceedings.
This indicator is one of the ways to measure the OSP’s corruption prevention efforts.
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2025
As of August 2025, the Office of the Special Prosecutor has, through its mandate to restrain and preserve suspected tainted property, secured assets valued at GHS 102.7 million, in addition to USD 104,784.27 (at an exchange rate of $1 = GHS 10.6).
Composition of Assets Seized by Category
S/N Asset Category Quantity Seized Estimated Value (GHS) 1 Real Estate (land, houses, gas stations) 25 96,582,459.54 2 Vehicles (cars, suv's, trucks, tankers, buses, etc.) 5 2,319,900.0 3 Cash & Equivalents (physical cash, bank balances, deposits) 27 3,834,834.79 4 Jewellery / Precious items - - 5 Financial Instruments (shares, bonds) - - 6 Electronic wallets - - Total - 102,737,194.33 -
2023
The Office thwarted a counterfeit currency syndicate, seizing $40 million in fake currency. This amounts to a total of GHS 516,000,000.00 (at an exchange rate of $1 = GHS 12.9)
Composition of Assets Seized by Category
S/N Asset Category Quantity Seized Estimated Value (GHS) 1 Cash & Equivalents (physical cash, bank balances, deposits) Bundles of counterfeit U.S. dollars 516,000,000.00 Total - 516,000,000.00
Loss Averted
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Indicator Definition : Loss averted refers to the value of money saved to the state from OSP intervention.
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Justification : The office aims to prevent corruption, thus safeguarding state funds from loss.
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2025
Other Major Savings - The Evatex Logistics–GACL Contract
Following thorough investigations by the OSP, the contract agreement between Evatex Logistics and Ghana Airport Company Limited was terminated. This action prevented a potential loss of USD 64.6 million (approximately GHS 687 million) to the state and protected Ghana from further financial risk.
Analysis of Savings Arising from SML Investigations
This analysis assumes that SML would have continued receiving a fixed monthly payment for the remainder of the contract period, from June 2025 through October 2028.
All individual contracts were consolidated on 25 October 2023 into a single five-year agreement, meaning the consolidated contract was scheduled to expire on 24 October 2028.
However, but for the intervention of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on 10 June 2025, these payments would have continued uninterrupted throughout the period, resulting in unjustified financial outflows to SML.1. Transaction Audit and External Price Verification
Last Payment was in December 2024.
Net average of the last 12 months of payment in 2024 = GHS 13,500,993.59Period Number of Months Amount (GHS) Jun – Dec 2025 (7 months) 94,506,955.12 Jan – Dec 2026 (12 months) 162,011,923.06 Jan – Dec 2027 (12 months) 162,011,923.06 Jan – Oct 2028 (10 months) 135,009,935.88 Total 41 553,540,737.12 2. Measurement of Downstream Petroleum Audit
Net fixed fee agreed between GRA and SML = GHS 17,007,432.99
Period Number of Months Amount (GHS) Jun – Dec 2025 (7 months) 119,052,030.93 Jan – Dec 2026 (12 months) 204,089,195.88 Jan – Dec 2027 (12 months) 204,089,195.88 Jan – Oct 2028 (10 months) 170,074,329.90 Total 41 697,304,752.59 Transaction Audit and External Price Verification & Measurement of Downstream Petroleum Audit: GHS 553,540,737 + GHS 697,304,752 = GHS 1,250,845,489.71
3. Measurement of Upstream and Minerals Audit
Following the earlier announcement that Ghana saved over GHS 1.2 billion from the cancellation of the main SML revenue assurance contract, there is an additional savings from the upstream and mineral sector components of the agreement.
These contracts, which were based on a variable fee structure linked to exports of crude oil and gold, would have cost the State approximately US$173 million for crude oil and GHS 2.6 billion for gold exports over five years.
SML did not commence work as the arrangement coincided with the KPMG audit. Owing to the criminal investigations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the subsequent cancellation by the President, Ghana has now avoided these further costs.CRUDE GOLD Estimated Export per Month (A) 3,850,000 bbls of crude 5,836,344,143.81 Compensation due to Service Provider (B) USD 0.75 0.75% Compensation payable per Month (A*B) = (C) USD 2,887,500 GHS 43,772,581.08 Compensation payable per Year (C*12) = (D) USD 34,650,000.00 GHS 525,270,972.94 Compensation payable for Five (5) Years (D*5) = (E) USD 173,250,000.00 GHS 2,626,354,864.71 Upstream and Mineral Sector Components: USD 173,250,000.00 (at the Bank of Ghana interbank rate of USD 1 = GHS 10.70 as of 7 November 2025) = GHS 1,853,775,000.00. Adding GHS 2,626,354,864.71 gives a total of GHS 4,480,129,864.71
Grand Total (Upstream and Downstream) = GHS 5,730,975,354.42
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2024
Payroll Savings
In 2024, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), working with the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD), conducted a corruption risk assessment into Government Payroll Administration in the Northern Region.
The investigation uncovered “ghost names” – salaries being paid to deceased, retired, missing, or ineligible persons. In January 2024, the OSP blocked unearned monthly salaries amounting to GHC 2,854,144.80.
This single intervention has saved the Republic GHC 34,249,737.06 for the 2024 financial year alone. The savings will continue every year these ghost names remain off the payroll, representing a major win in protecting public funds through proactive anti-corruption measures. -
2022
Auction / Benchmark Value
The Office suspended port auction sales for restructuring and legal compliance, requiring auctioneers to pay applicable duties and taxes on goods and vehicles.
As a result of the intervention of the OSP in monitoring strict compliance of its directives to the GRA-CD, revenue from the sale of auction vehicles and goods from September 2022 to December 2023 increased in revenue by 333.8%, and future savings of that amount for every year of compliance.
The Office has not yet received data regarding the savings generated from discontinuing the unlawful practice of lowering benchmark values (from 5% to 10%) for imported goods through customs advance rulings by Parliament. Nevertheless, it is anticipated that the state will realize considerable savings as a result.
Bloated Contract Savings
The OSPs vigilance and prompt actions saved Ghana over GHC 5 million Ghana cedis following the termination of inflated contract by the Northern Development Authority (NDA). It was believed that the NDA issued contracts for consultancy services for the execution of a series of poverty alleviation projects under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP) in the 11 constituencies in the Upper West Region. The OSP instructed the Controller and Accountant General’s Department to halt payments to the NDA after ascertaining that the contract had been bloated from GHC 5 million to GHC 10 million. Persons associated with the corrupt act were arraigned before court for prosecution.
Suspended Transactions
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Indicator Definition : Suspended transactions" are contracts, procurements, negotiations, deals, and other commercial activities halted and/or canceled by the Office/ Government/ institution under investigation due to suspected corruption.
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Justification : This indicator is one of the ways to measure the OSP’s corruption prevention efforts.
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2025
Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML)
Following investigations conducted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and an external audit commissioned by the then President and carried out by KPMG, the Government of Ghana has terminated all contracts between the state and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML).
At the time of signing, the contract was valued at approximately US$500 million (about GH₵5.45 billion at an exchange rate of US$1:GH₵10.9 ) over a five-year period. The termination, effected in November 2024, covered the Transaction Audit and External Verification Services agreements.
The OSP’s findings revealed that there was no legitimate justification for the services SML purported to provide. The investigations further uncovered that the contracts were secured through self-serving official patronage and based on unverified claims.
The OSP’s intervention not only resulted in the cancellation of inflated and unnecessary contracts but also underscored the practical impact of proactive anti-corruption enforcement in safeguarding public funds and strengthening accountability in public procurement.
A number of individuals, including the former Minister for Finance, Kenneth Ofori-Atta, have been identified for potential prosecution following the conclusion of the investigations.
Airport Scandal
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is investigating the Revenue Assurance Audit Agreement between the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) and Evatex Logistics Limited. Preliminary findings point to suspected procurement breaches and corruption risks. As a result, the contract has been cancelled.
Evatex has since threatened legal action, claiming capital investments of US$64.6 million. At the Bank of Ghana Interbank Exchange Rate of 15 August 2025 (US$1 = GH₵10.65), this amounts to about GH₵687 million.
By halting the agreement, the OSP has shielded the nation from potential exposure of up to US$64.6 million (GH₵687 million) while investigations continue.
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2024
Payroll Savings
TIn 2024, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), working with the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD), conducted a corruption risk assessment into Government Payroll Administration in the Northern Region.
The investigation uncovered “ghost names” – salaries being paid to deceased, retired, missing, or ineligible persons.
In January 2024, the OSP blocked unearned monthly salaries amounting to GHC 2,854,144.80 . This single intervention has saved the Republic GHC 34,249,737.06 for the 2024 financial year alone. The savings will continue every year these ghost names remain off the payroll, representing a major win in protecting public funds through proactive anti-corruption measures.
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2023
The OSP’s investigation halted the leasing of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) in a deal suspected of corruption. TOR’s board had agreed to lease the refinery to Torrentco Assets Management Limited (TAML) for six years to optimise output and refurbish infrastructure. However, concerns arose over TAML’s lack of experience, financial capacity, and the necessary licences.
TAML later rebranded as Tema Energy Processing Limited (TEPL) and attempted to re-enter the agreement under the same terms. Following a petition, the OSP ordered a suspension of all negotiations to conduct a corruption risk assessment, leading to TEPL’s withdrawal. Although the deal was valued at US$22 million, Ghana risked incurring even greater losses. The amount was converted into cedis at the prevailing exchange rate at the time of the contract’s suspension.
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2022
Auction / Benchmark Value
The Office suspended port auction sales for restructuring and legal compliance, requiring auctioneers to pay applicable duties and taxes on goods and vehicles.
As a result of the intervention of the OSP in monitoring strict compliance of its directives to the GRA-CD, revenue from the sale of auction vehicles and goods from September 2022 to December 2023 increased in revenue by 333.8%, and future savings of that amount for every year of compliance.
The Office has not yet received data regarding the savings generated from discontinuing the unlawful practice of lowering benchmark values (from 5% to 10%) for imported goods through customs advance rulings by Parliament. Nevertheless, it is anticipated that the state will realize considerable savings as a result.
Bloated Contract Savings
The OSPs vigilance and prompt actions saved Ghana over GHC 5 million Ghana cedis following the termination of inflated contract by the Northern Development Authority (NDA).
It was believed that the NDA issued contracts for consultancy services for the execution of a series of poverty alleviation projects under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP) in the 11 constituencies in the Upper West Region.
The OSP instructed the Controller and Accountant General’s Department to halt payments to the NDA after ascertaining that the contract had been bloated from GHC 5 million to GHC 10 million. Persons associated with the corrupt act were arraigned before court for prosecution.
Legal Enforcement
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Indicator Definition : Number of confirmation orders obtained and/or denied from the courts following seizure.
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Justification : The OSP is legally obligated to confirm seized assets within (7) seven days and frozen accounts within (14) fourteen days.
International Cooperation
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Indicator Definition : Value of assets recovered through cross-border collaboration.
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Justification : Corruption often involves cross-border elements such as illicit financial flows and transnational organised crime, requiring cooperation with foreign agencies to track assets, share intelligence, and enforce laws effectively. Collaboration enhances investigations, strengthens prosecutions, and prevents safe havens for corrupt actors.
Number of people reached with anti-corruption sensitisation: In-person
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Indicator Definition : This refers to the number of people who have participated in anti-corruption sensitisation programmes organized by the OSP or by other organizations that feature a presentation by the OSP.
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Justification : Anti-corruption sensitisations are designed to sensitize people to engage in anti-corruption behaviour.
Percentage of Right to Information (RTI) requests responded to within
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Number of people reached with anti-corruption sensitisation: Traditional media
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Indicator Definition : This refers to the estimated number of people who have been reached by OSP anti-corruption sensitisation via traditional media platforms – TV, radio, newspaper.
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Justification : Anti-corruption sensitisations are designed to sensitize people to engage in anti-corruption behaviour.
Number of people reached with anti-corruption sensitisation: Traditional media
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Indicator Definition : This refers to the number of corruption prevention programmes and projects initiated by the OSP.
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Justification : Justification: Corruption prevention programmes and projects are designed to sensitize people to engage in anti-corruption behaviour.
Number of joint operations/investigations with other agencies
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Indicator Definition : Total number of investigations or enforcement operations conducted jointly with other domestic or international agencies within the reporting period.
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Justification : Measuring the number of joint investigations provides a clear picture of how effectively the anti-corruption agency engages with both domestic partners and international counterparts, reflecting its capacity to tackle corruption networks that cannot be addressed in isolation.
Number of International Cooperation Requests
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Indicator Definition : Total number of formal international cooperation requests made or received within the reporting period, including Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA), extradition requests, information-sharing, and asset recovery requests.
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Justification : Measuring international cooperation requests reflects both the agency’s proactive engagement with global partners and its reliance on transnational mechanisms to secure evidence and recover assets. This indicator serves as a barometer of the OSP’s integration into international enforcement networks and its ability to confront corruption that transcends national boundaries.
Indicator Definition
Lifestyle Audits are an investigation into the source of a person’s wealth. These audits are occasioned by suspicion of illegitimate source of wealth.
In the case of the OSP, a lifestyle audit occasions an investigation when the source of wealth is deemed to come from corruption and corruption-related offenses.
Justification: Lifestyle audits are a means of bringing to justice persons who are outside the orbit of any case pursued by the OSP but have wealth originating from corruption and corruption-related activities.
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Average Percentage appreciation refers to the increase in value of assets under the management of the OSP resulting from prudent management practices.
Justification: This is determined by the change in value of the assets over time expressed as a percentage of the original value of the assets.
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Anti-corruption research refers to research that is undertaken on the subject of corruption with remedial measures covered.
NB: Research that becomes perennial would be transitioned to stand-alone indicators
Justification: Anti-corruption research aims to uncover findings and make recommendations that would help reduce corruption.
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Corruption Risk Assessments are probes that flag weaknesses within a system or portfolio that may present opportunities for corruption.
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This refers to the total number of corruption complaints received via the OSP’s corruption reporting platforms.
Justification: This indicator tracks the volume of corruption complaints received. It speaks to the visibility and credibility of the OSP.
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This refers to significant outputs, outcomes and impacts achieved through corruption prevention activities of the OSP.
Justification: The activities undertaken by the OSP’s prevention efforts may lead to significant results that need to be documented.