Mahama ‘Not Innocent’ in OSP Actions, Asserts Assafuah on Adom FM
Accra, Ghana — The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has publicly accused President John Dramani Mahama of being complicit in politically motivated detentions carried out by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem radio show, Assafuah claimed that Mahama is secretly aware of enforcement actions—such as the arrest of broadcaster Paul Adom‑Otchere—but chooses to publicly feign ignorance.
Key Allegations by Assafuah
-
Pretending Not to Know: Assafuah accused Mahama of projecting innocence while insiders, including former Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, assert the President privately orchestrates removals and detentions.
-
Selective Justice Concerns: He asserted that Adom‑Otchere’s detention—related to a GACL audit contract—is politically motivated, and that bail conditions imposed are unfairly punitive.
-
Undermining Constitutional Principles: Assafuah warned that Mahama’s silence on high-profile arrests erodes public trust and may suggest a double standard in governance.
Case Background: Adom‑Otchere’s Detention Sparks Controversy
Former Ghana Airports Company Limited Board Chair Paul Adom‑Otchere was arrested on July 31, 2025 by the OSP after a lengthy interrogation. He reportedly failed to meet bail conditions which included producing two Ghana‑registered landed properties—something he claims is impossible.
Assafuah questioned the legality and logic of these conditions, noting that Adom‑Otchere is a public figure who poses no flight risk, and arguing that the demand for sureties in such cases is unjust and absurd.
Investigative Insight: Political Overreach or Constitutional Breach?
Assafuah’s allegations raise broader governance questions:
-
Is the OSP being weaponised for political leverage?
-
Does a Constitutional breach occur when the president remains silent on politically sensitive detentions by agencies under his oversight?
-
Can Ghana’s legal institutions function fairly if executive influence undermines due process?
Conclusion
Assafuah’s claims that President Mahama knowingly condones high-profile detentions—while maintaining public detachment—signal a serious challenge to constitutional governance and press freedom. As this story unfolds, legal experts, civil society actors and watchdog organisations will closely assess whether Ghana’s justice system remains impartial or becomes a tool of political expediency.
Source: My Ghana News
About the Author
