OSP abandons investigation into Akufo-Addo’s daughters?

There are growing concerns that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) may have quietly abandoned its investigation into allegations of corruption involving companies linked to President Akufo-Addo’s daughters. The probe, which was initiated following a petition by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, centered on the controversial $54.3 million ambulance procurement and $34.9 million ambulance spare parts deal.

Ablakwa had accused eight companies, allegedly connected to the president’s daughters, of inflating the cost of 307 ambulances procured for the government, with claims that the funds could have purchased nearly double the number of vehicles. Despite initial media attention and public interest, reports suggest that the investigation has stalled, raising questions about whether the OSP will follow through on the case.

Critics argue that the high-profile nature of the individuals involved, coupled with their close ties to the president, may be influencing the OSP’s decision to delay or halt the investigation. The Special Prosecutor’s office, established to tackle corruption and high-level financial crimes, has faced challenges in pursuing cases involving powerful figures, fueling skepticism about its ability to operate independently.

Ablakwa has consistently pushed for a forensic audit into the procurement process and has expressed disappointment at the lack of progress in the investigation. He maintains that the discrepancies in the ambulance procurement deal, which involved companies with no prior experience in the sector, warrant a thorough and transparent investigation.

As calls for accountability grow louder, the OSP faces mounting pressure to clarify its stance on the case and whether it intends to pursue or abandon the investigation into the president’s daughters and their business dealings.