Why EOCO, not OSP, is leading AKSA bribery probe – Deputy AG explains
Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has explained why the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), rather than the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), is leading Ghana’s local investigations into the AKSA bribery scandal. Speaking exclusively to JoyNews’ Evans Mensah, Dr Srem-Sai said the decision was based on the legal mandates of the respective institutions and the range of…
EOCO is leading Ghana's investigation into the AKSA bribery scandal, not the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), according to Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai. Dr Srem-Sai explained that the decision was based on the legal mandates of each institution and the range of potential offenses involved. He emphasized that the investigation could also involve money laundering, which falls within EOCO's jurisdiction, not just bribery and corruption.
Dr Srem-Sai dismissed claims that this decision was made to avoid OSP scrutiny, stating that each agency has distinct mandates and could collaborate if necessary. He added that other agencies, such as the Bank of National Investment (BNI), might also become involved. Dr Srem-Sai dismissed calls for the investigation to be handed to an independent institution, arguing that institutional independence alone doesn't guarantee an effective or interference-free investigation.
He emphasized that the focus should be on the capacity and effectiveness of the investigative institutions rather than their independence.
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