Charles Bissue, the former Secretary to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), has called on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to submit the full, unedited Tiger Eye documentary in court as he prepares to contest charges of corruption and misuse of office.
The charges, stemming from the widely circulated 2019 “Galamsey Fraud” exposé, were formally initiated by the OSP this week. Bissue and one other, Mr. Andy Thomas Owusu, are expected to face prosecution over alleged involvement in illegal mining-related corruption.
In a strongly worded statement, Bissue welcomed the decision to finally prosecute the case but stressed the need for transparency and fairness. He insisted that only the complete, unaltered video would provide an accurate picture of events.
“To ensure transparency and fairness, I expect the OSP to submit to the court a complete, unedited, and unaltered version of the video documentary referenced in these proceedings,” he said. “Ghanaians deserve access to the unvarnished truth and factual evidence, free from distortion or misdirection.”
Bissue firmly denied any wrongdoing, stating he had always adhered to both legal and ethical standards during his public service. He called the allegations baseless and said he would vigorously challenge them through legal means.
The former official also noted the political timing of the prosecution, pointing out that it was being initiated under a new administration, not the one in which he served. He expressed hope that this would ensure an impartial judicial process.
The “Galamsey Fraud” documentary by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas sparked public outrage in 2019, alleging widespread corruption among officials tasked with curbing illegal mining. Bissue’s demand for the full video comes amid renewed national interest in accountability and transparency in the fight against galamsey.
He urged the public to respect due process and refrain from passing judgment until the facts are fully presented in court.
