The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in Ghana has named five individuals as persons of interest in its ongoing bribery investigation linked to AKSA, according to Graphic Online. The announcement was made during a briefing by the Special Prosecutor on Thursday, 27 August 2026.
Among those identified is a former Minister for Power, as reported by the Business & Financial Times. The OSP's decision to publicly name the individuals has drawn criticism from some quarters, with former Trade Minister KT Hammond describing the move as "completely unprofessional" in comments carried by GhanaWeb. Hammond specifically objected to the inclusion of Kwabena Donkor in the list.
The naming of the five individuals marks a significant step in the OSP's investigation into the AKSA matter, which has been the subject of public interest in Ghana. The probe appears to centre on alleged bribery related to dealings involving the company, though specific details of the allegations have not been fully disclosed in the reporting.
The OSP's approach has also been questioned by Fuseini Donkor, who told CitiNewsroom that publicly identifying persons of interest in the case was unnecessary. The criticism suggests tension between the OSP's transparency efforts and concerns about the reputational impact on those named before any formal charges are filed.
The investigation remains ongoing, and it is unclear whether the five individuals will face formal charges. Observers will be watching to see if the OSP releases further evidence or if the named parties respond publicly to the allegations.
