Editor’s Note
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has responded to public scrutiny over the bail terms for a high-profile case, asserting their legality and necessity. This statement highlights ongoing debates about prosecutorial authority and judicial process in Ghana.
Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has justified the stringent bail conditions imposed on former Ghana Airports Company Board Chair Paul Adom-Otchere, calling them lawful and necessary.
The OSP’s response follows public criticism over its demands for landed property as collateral.
In a video statement, an OSP representative clarified that requiring property-valued bail aims to deter suspects from absconding.
the official stated. The agency warned that suspects unable to meet the requirement effectively forfeit asset protections.
Adom-Otchere faces OSP scrutiny linked to a revenue assurance audit contract awarded during his tenure. The probe centers on procedural compliance at the state-owned airports authority.