The trial of former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori‑Atta and seven others is set to resume on Thursday, August 27, 2026, following a Supreme Court ruling that upheld the constitutional validity of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act.
The ruling, delivered last week, affirmed the prosecutorial powers of the OSP, clearing legal uncertainties that had stalled several high‑profile corruption cases since April. The decision restores the mandate of the OSP to pursue prosecutions under Ghana’s anti‑corruption framework.
The case, The Republic v. Kenneth Ofori‑Atta & 7 Others (CR/0106/2026), involves senior officials of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), former Customs Division commissioners, and executives of Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML). The defendants face charges linked to alleged financial irregularities and abuse of public office.
Among those standing trial are Ernest Darko Akore, former chief of staff to Ofori‑Atta; Emmanuel Kofi Nti and Ammishaddai Owusu‑Amoah, both former Commissioners‑General of the GRA; Isaac Crentsil and Col. Kwadwo Damoah (Rtd.), former Customs Division commissioners; Evans Adusei, Chief Executive of SML; and the company itself.
Legal analysts describe the Supreme Court’s ruling as a landmark moment, reinforcing the independence of the OSP and strengthening Ghana’s anti‑corruption drive. Observers say the resumption of trials will be closely watched as a test of the country’s commitment to transparency and accountability in public office.
The OSP has welcomed the decision, noting that it provides constitutional certainty and ensures that pending cases can now proceed without further delay.
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