Fixing the Country Movement Slams OSP’s Investigation into Airbus Corruption Scandal

Fixing the Country Movement Slams OSP’s Investigation into Airbus Corruption Scandal

The Fixing the Country Movement has expressed outrage over the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) handling of the Airbus corruption scandal involving former President John Mahama. At a press conference on August 11, 2024, the movement’s convener, Ernest Kofi Owusu-Bempah Bonsu, denounced the OSP’s investigation as a “total whitewash.”

Key Points:

1. Whitewash Allegations: The movement accuses the OSP of downplaying the severity of the scandal and exonerating Mahama without sufficient evidence.
2. International Implications: The Airbus scandal has already led to convictions and penalties in the UK and US, with Ghanaian officials implicated.
3. Mahama’s Involvement: Documents reveal that Mahama’s brother, Samuel Adam Mahama, was involved in the bribery scheme, with payments made to “Government Official 1,” identified as Mahama.
4. OSP’s Failure: The movement argues that the OSP failed to hold Mahama accountable, despite evidence of corruption.
5. Demands for Action: Fixing the Country Movement demands a reinvestigation, public inquiry, and accountability from Mahama and the OSP.

Expanded Write-up:

The Fixing the Country Movement has vehemently criticized the OSP’s investigation into the Airbus corruption scandal, labeling it a “shoddy work” and “political theatre.” The movement argues that the OSP’s findings are inconsistent with international court documents and fail to address the gravity of the scandal.

Ernest Kofi Owusu-Bempah Bonsu, convener of the movement, emphasized that Mahama and his brother, Samuel Adam Mahama, have unanswered questions regarding their involvement in the bribery scheme. The movement demands a comprehensive reinvestigation, public inquiry, and accountability from Mahama and the OSP.

Calls to Action:

1. Reinvestigation by the OSP
2. Public inquiry into the Airbus corruption scandal
3. Accountability from Mahama and the OSP
4. International involvement from the British High Commission and US Embassy

Conclusion:

The Fixing the Country Movement’s press conference highlights the need for transparency, accountability, and justice in the Airbus corruption scandal. The movement’s demands for action underscore the importance of addressing corruption and ensuring public accountability in Ghana.