The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that the delay in finalising the extradition process for former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta is not due to conflict or negligence but rather the need to complete ongoing investigations thoroughly.
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, in a detailed social media post, stressed that “there is no bad blood between the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Attorney-General (AG), nor is there any contention over the case docket.”
According to him, the OSP is nearing completion of its work on certain cases involving Mr. Ofori-Atta and intends to transmit the necessary information to the AG soon to aid the extradition process.
“The issue at hand is primarily one of timing,” he explained, emphasizing that the OSP “is focused on finalising its investigations” while preparing to file additional charges against other individuals linked to the case.
Mr. Agyebeng also reminded the public that just as the AG often urges patience in complex legal matters, the same courtesy should be extended to his office.
“Investigations and prosecutions take time. The OSP operates as an independent prosecutorial body with a limited jurisdiction over certain corruption-related offences,” he stated.
He revealed that the OSP has been actively pursuing the matter since February, conducting searches and seizing vital evidence such as computers, servers, and documents from SML. These materials are currently being analysed and will form part of the final report.
“Between September and October, there has been a brief gap, one the OSP is currently working to fill by completing and transmitting the final investigative report to the Attorney-General,” the post clarified.
Source:Lovinghananews.com
