- Former PPA CEO Adjenim Boateng Adjei faces 17 charges over procurement violations
- Trial resumes after nearly two years of court proceedings
- OSP alleges Mr. Adjei abused his office to promote private business interests
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has resumed the trial of former Chief Executive of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Adjenim Boateng Adjei, who is facing allegations of breaching procurement laws during his tenure.
Mr. Adjei, who was removed from office in 2020 following a corruption exposé, is charged with eight counts of using public office for personal gain and nine counts of influencing procurement decisions for personal benefit.
The case, ongoing for nearly two years, remains in the public spotlight due to its broader implications for transparency and good governance in the public sector.
According to the OSP, investigations revealed that Mr. Adjei allegedly used his position to promote private business interests, in direct violation of the Public Procurement Act.
Prosecutors are working to prove instances of corruption and conflict of interest, with further developments unfolding in court.
In a related case, Mr. Adjei’s brother-in-law, Francis Kwaku Arhin, has also been charged with one count of using public office for profit.
Earlier this year, the case took a new turn when prosecutors filed additional charges. The OSP also reported that Mr. Adjei allegedly withdrew funds from previously frozen accounts in 2022, prompting renewed scrutiny of his assets.
The Special Prosecutor has reaffirmed its commitment to a thorough and impartial trial, with proceedings still ongoing.
