Professor Ransford Gyampo, acting CEO of the Ghana Shippers Authority, has warned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to steer clear of personal motives in its probe of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
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Speaking on TV3’s KeyPoints on June 21, he said, “I hope the OSP is not motivated by vendetta.” According to him, such a move could damage the credibility of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng and the institution he leads.
His remarks follow public criticism of how the OSP is handling the case. Many believe Agyebeng could have accepted Ofori-Atta’s offer to be interrogated via video call. However, the OSP declined, saying he has not yet been formally charged.
Some also suggested that investigators should visit Ofori-Atta’s location to question him. The OSP dismissed that idea too, citing the financial burden on taxpayers.
Gyampo insisted the public must verify if the former minister is truly unwell. “Being sick is no small issue,” he said. He also criticized the OSP’s track record, pointing to the Cecilia Dapaah case, which started with much noise but ended without results.
Currently, the OSP is investigating Ofori-Atta in five major cases:
- Petroleum and Minerals Revenue Assurance: Deals between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited and the GRA.
- ECG Contract Termination: Scrutiny over the cancelled contract with Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC).
- National Cathedral Project: Concerns about procurement and financial transparency.
- Ambulance Procurement: A contract involving the Health Ministry and Service Ghana Auto Group.
- Tax P-Fund Management: Issues surrounding the disbursement of GRA’s Tax P-Fund.
Gyampo concluded by urging professionalism and transparency. “Let’s not lose sight of due process. The OSP must win public confidence, not suspicion,” he said.
