The group OccupyGhana has petitioned the Office of Special Prosecutor to delve into allegations that a businessman tried to influence members of parliament to drop calls for the resignation of Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta.
OccupyGhana stated that it has followed media reports from interviews by Joy FM with Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu (MP, Suame, Majority Leader, and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs), and Andy Appiah-Kubi (MP, Asante Akim North), which other media portals have widely circulated.
“In these interviews, the MPs alleged that an unnamed, wealthy businessman had attempted to bribe them. That would be an attempt to influence the conduct of MPs in the course of their official duties, a potential corruption offense that falls within the remit of your office,” OccupyGhana stated.
The pressure group added, “We wish to draw your attention to these allegations and petition your good office to investigate these allegations, and if the allegations are true, proceed to prosecute.”
The petition had the reference number ‘OG/2022/053’ and was dated 3rd November 2022.
(Below is the full letter).
Our ref: OG/2022/053
3rd November 2022
The Special Prosecutor
Office of the Special Prosecutor
Accra, Ghana.
Dear Sir,
Petition to the OSP to Investigate Allegations of Wealthy Businessman Attempting to Bribe MPs
We have followed media reports from interviews by Joy FM with Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu (MP, Suame, Majority Leader, and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs), and Andy Appiah-Kubi (MP, Asante Akim North), which other media portals have widely circulated.
In these interviews, the MPs alleged that an unnamed, wealthy businessman had attempted to bribe them. That would be an attempt to influence the conduct of MPs in the course of their official duties, a potential corruption offense that falls within the remit of your office.
We wish to draw your attention to these allegations and petition your good office to investigate these allegations, and if the allegations are true, proceed to prosecute.
We will be available to assist with this request should there be any assistance from our end.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
OccupyGhana
