The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially closed its investigation into allegations of corruption and corruption-related offenses involving Charles Adu Boahen, a former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry.

According to the OSP, while Mr. Adu Boahen was found to have engaged in influence peddling, this activity does not fall within the scope of offenses directly under the OSP’s mandate. In a press statement released by the OSP, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng explained that the allegations against the government official can be addressed by other government agencies.

Agyebeng also emphasized that “the investigation may be re-opened should circumstances and further facts” warrant such action.

The OSP expressed appreciation for the President’s referral of the case and acknowledged Tiger Eye P.I., led by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, for their role in exposing suspected corruption and corruption-related offenses involving Mr. Adu Boahen, as well as for lodging a complaint with the OSP.

Background:

The investigation stemmed from President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s request on November 14, 2022, for the OSP to probe allegations against Mr. Adu Boahen as presented in an investigative documentary titled “Galamsey Economy,” produced by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas.

According to Tiger Eye PI’s investigations, Mr. Adu Boahen was captured telling undercover journalists that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia could receive a $200,000 appearance fee for attracting investors. Subsequently, he was relieved of his position by the President.

In a statement issued on November 16, 2022, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng affirmed that his office promptly initiated an investigation into the actions of Mr. Adu Boahen and any other individuals implicated and pledged to release the findings once the investigation was thorough.