29 June 2025

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) advanced its public education and anti-corruption efforts by participating in an Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Workshop organised by AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) on 24th June 2025 at Obuasi Secondary Technical School in the Ashanti Region.

The workshop, initiated by AngloGold Ashanti, aimed to sensitise stakeholders on Ghana’s national stance on bribery and corruption, and to share AGA’s internal anti-corruption policies and standards.

The event drew participation from AGA staff and contractors, traditional leaders, representatives from the Obuasi and Obuasi East Municipal Assemblies, and members of the media.

The OSP was represented by Mr. Samuel Appiah Darko, Director of Strategy, Research, and Communication, and Mr. Bright Sowu, Principal Strategy Officer. The OSP facilitated an engaging session titled "Bribery and Corruption Under the Law." This session provided insight into:

• The legal mandate of the OSP to investigate, prosecute, recover proceeds of corruption, and prevent corruption;
   
• The scope of persons who may fall under the OSP’s jurisdiction, including public officials, politically exposed persons, and private individuals involved in corrupt conduct;
   
• The legal protections and reward schemes available to whistleblowers who report corruption;
   
• Key operational highlights and achievements of the OSP since its inception.
   

The workshop also featured presentations from AGA leadership, including:

• Mr. Sam Boakye Pobee, Managing Director of AGA Obuasi, who spoke on the company’s commitment to transparency;
   
• Mr. Erasmus Guillermo, AGA Group Vice President for Compliance, who elaborated on internal Anti-Corruption Standards and Policies;
   
• Mr. David Gbande, Senior Forensics Auditor, who also contributed to the discussions.
   

The Obuasi event marked a significant moment for the OSP, offering its first direct outreach engagement with the people of the Ashanti Region.

It provided an invaluable platform to deepen public understanding of the OSP’s role and to encourage active citizen participation in the fight against corruption.