Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has stated that his office is unable to investigate the alleged case involving a businessman attempting to bribe Majority MPs to deter them from impeaching Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
In a report dated December 28, 2023, the OSP indicated that the responses provided by Asante Akim MP Andy Appiah-Kubi, the accuser deemed crucial for resolving the case, and the unnamed businessman, “appear to be rehearsed and well-choreographed to produce a joint and similar denial of the events so vividly captured by Mr. Appiah-Kubi in his interview with Joy FM.”
Mr. Agyebeng explained, “The circumstances of the case are such that the cooperation and testimony of the accuser of the well-known wealthy businessman are essential to a successful prosecution.”
He further emphasized that, in this context, the intelligence gathered by the OSP and its investigation of the identified suspect are insufficient to sustain criminal charges. A successful prosecution would necessitate the cooperation and testimony of the accuser.
“The events must be recounted by the attendees of the meeting if criminal charges are to be sustained. This is even more so as, naturally, it appears there is no record of the meeting,” stated Mr. Agyebeng.
Considering the lack of cooperation by MPs, the Special Prosecutor determined that “the institution of criminal proceedings, at this time, against the OSP’s identified suspect would serve no useful purpose.”
He concluded by noting that the investigation may be reopened if circumstances and further facts warrant such action in the future.
