- OSP files 78 charges against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, SML, and six others
- Charges relate to corruption and mismanagement of government–SML contracts
- OSP investigation found significant financial irregularities involving MoF and GRA officials
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed formal charges against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), and six other individuals, marking a significant step in the ongoing anti-corruption investigation.
In total, 78 charges have been brought forward, covering corruption-related offences and issues tied to the management and execution of contracts between the government and SML.
This development follows President John Mahama’s directive on October 31 ordering the immediate cancellation of all contracts involving SML. The decision came shortly after the OSP announced it had completed its probe into the controversial agreements, which had drawn intense public scrutiny.
At a press conference on Thursday, October 30, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng disclosed that the investigation uncovered substantial evidence of financial irregularities involving senior officials at the Ministry of Finance, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and individuals associated with SML.
According to Mr. Agyebeng, those expected to face charges include Ernest Akore, former Chef de Cabinet to the Finance Minister; former GRA Commissioners-General Emmanuel Kofi Nti and Rev. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah; Isaac Crentsil, former Commissioner of the GRA Customs Division and later General Manager of SML; and Kwadwo Damoah, former Commissioner of the Customs Division and current Member of Parliament for Jaman South.
