The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has expressed deep concern over what it calls “partial leakage of information” relating to its ongoing investigations into former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta.
In a social media statement, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng warned that the leaks pose risks to the safety of officers and could “create unfounded perceptions of political bias or interference in the ongoing extradition proceedings.”
He was categorical that the leak did not originate from his office. “Certainly, the leak could not have come from the OSP. The Office would never compromise the safety of its officers or jeopardise a case it has pursued diligently since February,” he stressed.
The OSP boss further noted that the leaks were incomplete, revealing that one crucial document, a letter written in September from the Attorney-General to the OSP requesting an update, was not leaked. “This is the letter which was not leaked. I don’t know why,” he stated pointedly.
To set the record straight, he outlined the timeline of official correspondence between the OSP, the Chief of Staff, and the Attorney-General.
These included letters exchanged between June and September to coordinate the extradition process, with the OSP naming designated officers and confirming evidence analysis from seized items.
Mr. Agyebeng described the leak as both “dangerous and misleading,” adding that such actions undermine the integrity of ongoing investigations.
“What is of concern, however, is the partial leakage of information, which poses potential risks to OSP officers mentioned in the report,” he warned.
