OSP promises a thorough inquiry into claims that the government interfered in the Galamsey conflict in the Frimpong-Boateng report.
Following the publication of a report on illegal small-scale mining by Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, a former minister for environment, science, technology, and innovation, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) claims it has received requests for action and inquiries.
The Akufo-Addo administration was accused by the report of interfering with the fight against illegal mining or engaging in it.
The OSP told the public in a news statement that it was already launching a thorough investigation into allegations of corruption and crimes related to corruption in the illicit mining industry.
The National Democratic Congress and Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, were among the parties who called for action and an investigation, and the OSP applauded their efforts.
The OSP has committed to taking the required action against any discovered guilty parties.
“The OSP acknowledges the recent calls for action and investigations into these matters by the public and civil society following the publication of a report on parts of these matters authored by a former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation and head of the dissolved IMCIM,” the release stated.
The OSP affirms to the public and civil society that its investigation is continuing, comprehensive, and also addresses the issues made in the report published by the head of the disbanded IMCIM. It also welcomes the calls for action and investigations.
In the mining industry, “The OSP will take necessary action against all persons deemed culpable of corruption and corruption-related offences.”
Read the entire release below;
Table of Contents
About Author
