The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has pushed back against growing public criticism over its conduct of the ongoing Public Procurement Authority (PPA) corruption case, following sharp comments from investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni.

In a statement issued via its official X (formerly Twitter) page on December 8, 2025, the OSP clarified that the trial is still actively in progress and has not been abandoned, as widely suggested.

The Office disclosed that proceedings on the case continued on the same day, with a pending motion before the court seeking approval to call an additional witness. The next hearing has been fixed for January 20, 2026.

The Special Prosecutor’s Office stressed that it has managed the matter with diligence since the current head of the institution assumed duty. According to the statement, an internal review of the case earlier informed a redirection of the prosecution strategy to ensure that the evidence presented meets the required legal threshold.

“The OSP has acted and will continue to act in the best interest of the Republic,” the statement emphasized, adding that the Office remains committed to seeing the case through to its lawful conclusion despite public pressure.

Manasseh Azure Awuni had, in an interview on the Joy Super Morning Show on December 6, expressed deep frustration over what he described as prolonged procedural delays that risk weakening the prosecution. He warned that the back-and-forth processes could eventually render the case ineffective.

“I cannot give you timelines when this investigation will be done, and if it is done, you will know. The way this is being handled, eventually it is becoming a foolish case,” he remarked.

He further disclosed that some key witnesses, including himself, were reluctant to return to court due to what he characterised as repeated procedural frustrations, raising fears that the case could suffer irreversible damage.

Beyond his radio comments, the journalist also took to social media to criticise the OSP’s handling of what he described as crucial pieces of evidence, arguing that inconsistencies in the prosecution’s approach were undermining public confidence.

In response to the criticisms, the OSP defended its conduct and insisted that all decisions taken so far were guided strictly by law, procedure, and the overriding interest of the state.

The Office assured the public that it remains focused on delivering justice and will not be swayed by external pressure as the case progresses into its next phase in January 2026.


 

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