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ASEPA fires OSP smear campaign against former President Mahama
The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), has condemned the Office of the Special Prosecutor(OSP) over what it described as a smear campaign against the former President, John Dramani Mahama.
The OSP disclosed that former president John Dramani Mahama is the Government Official 1 (GO1) in the Airbus Scandal but cleared him of any wrongdoing.
Addressing the media at a press conference in Accra on Thursday, August 8, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng also confirmed the brother of the former president, Samuel Mahama, as intermediary 5.
According to the OSP, its investigation found no evidence that former President Mahama was involved or played any role in the procurement and maintenance of the agency relationship between Airbus and Foster and his associates in respect of the purchase by the Government of Ghana of military transport aircraft from Airbus.
Against this backdrop, The Executive Director of ASEPA, Mensah Thompson in a statement has indicated that “This attempt to smear the former President of an unwarranted corruption tag flies in the face of ethical investigation processes, it undermines rules of law and the fundamental human rights of the persons involved.”
He further noted that “The OSP has a responsibility to rise above partisanship and needlessly politicization of the fight against corruption. This is the only way it can instil confidence and public trust in the work of the OSP.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
READ THE FULL STATEMENT FROM ASEPA HERE
Immediate Release
8th August, 2024
ASEPA RUBBISHES OSP’s EXONERATION OF AIRBUS
The Actions of the OSP in deciding to ascribe names to un-named persons in the Airbus scandal when the American and British investigations decided to out of ethical conduct conceal the identities of such individuals is extremely reckless and tantamount to needless politicization of the investigative process.
Even more so when the OSP’s own investigations confirm no act of wrongdoing on the part of any of those individuals, it is extremely political and of no normative value to name persons who have not committed any crime.
This attempt to smear the former President of an unwarranted corruption tag flies in the face of ethical investigation processes, it undermines rules of law and the fundamental human rights of the persons involved.
The OSP has a responsibility to rise above partisanship and needlessly politicization of the fight against corruption. This is the only way it can instil confidence and public trust in the work of the OSP.
This is extremely shameful and reprehensible!!
Signed
Mensah Thompson
Executive Director, ASEPA
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CSA working closely with X to restore President Mahama’s page
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has provided an update on President Mahama’s Twitter page hack.
According to them in a statement today, in the early hours of Monday, March 17, 2025, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) received a report concerning the compromise of President John Dramani Mahama’s X (formerly Twitter) account, @JDMahama.
According to them, the account has been used to promote a cryptocurrency called “Solana Africa”.
They revealed, “We understand the public concern this incident has generated and are actively addressing the situation. “
The Authority noted that they are working closely with X and other relevant stakeholders to
address this incident and prevent future occurrences.
The CSA will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
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Interior Minister Welcomes New Inspector General of Police
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, welcomed the new Inspector General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohono to his office in Accra.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno visited the Hon. Minister to formally introduce himself to him.
Mr. Yohuno assured the Minister of his commitment to collaboration, aiming to make the Police Service one of the best in the region.
In response, Muntaka congratulated Mr. Yohuno on his new role and pledged his support for a successful tenure.
The Minister also tasked the IGP to improve professionalism in the Service.
