The Ghana Voice,
Accra, Ghana
OSP, Paul Adom-Otchere Lock Horns Over Corruption Probe Invite
The Ghana Voice 31-07-2025A brewing legal tussle has emerged between the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and renowned broadcaster and Board Chair of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Mr. Paul Adom-Otchere, over a scheduled corruption probe meeting.
In a letter dated 30th July 2025, law firm Akufo-Addo, Prempeh & Co., representing Mr. Adom-Otchere, requested a rescheduling of a meeting originally slated for Thursday, 31st July 2025. The letter, signed by Appiadu Appiagyei Esq., cited the legal team’s unavailability to accompany their client for the 3 p.m. session, thereby requesting a postponement to Monday, 4th August 2025.
According to the letter, Mr. Adom-Otchere was invited to assist in investigations concerning suspected corruption and related offences regarding Revenue Assurance Audit Services between the Ghana Airport Company Limited and Evatex Logistics Limited.
However, in a swift and firm rebuttal, the Office of the Special Prosecutor, through a letter signed by Albert Akurugu, Esq., Director of the Asset Recovery and Management Division, refused the rescheduling request and dismissed what it described as “a personal demand” for detailed reasons for the invitation.
The OSP insisted that under Ghanaian law, a suspect is not entitled to specific particulars prior to appearing for questioning, beyond being informed that they are under investigation. The letter emphasized that the investigative process is not a trial and reiterated the suspect’s right to legal representation or silence during questioning.
The OSP also rejected the proposal for a virtual interview, stressing that all interviews with suspects must be conducted in person, and that no further rescheduling would be entertained.
The Office concluded by directing Mr. Adom-Otchere to appear in person at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 31st July 2025.
This standoff adds yet another layer to the high-profile probe, which continues to attract public attention as the OSP intensifies its scrutiny of key institutions and personalities involved in public financial management. It remains to be seen whether Mr. Adom-Otchere and his legal team will comply with the OSP's firm directive or mount a legal challenge.