OSP tightens grip as Adjenim Boateng Adjei's trial moves forward

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has updated Ghanaians on the ongoing trial involving itself and former Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Chief Executive Officer, Adjenim Boateng Adjei.

In a post shared on X by the official OSP handle, it noted that, following proceedings in court on Friday, March 27, 2026, the defence completed its cross-examination of Prosecution Witness Three (PW3).

According to the post, after the cross-examination, the prosecution indicated that it would not re-examine the witness and subsequently closed its case, after which the court discharged PW3.

“Today in court, the defence completed its cross-examination of Prosecution Witness Three (PW3). The prosecution indicated that it would not be re-examining the witness, and the court subsequently discharged PW3,” the post stated.

The OSP further indicated that the prosecution is set to call Prosecution Witness Four (PW4) at the next sitting to present evidence-in-chief. The case has been adjourned to March 30, 2026.

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“The prosecution further informed the court that it will call Prosecution Witness Four (PW4) at the next sitting to give evidence-in-chief. The case was adjourned to March 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. for the continuation of the trial,” it added.

Background

Adjei faces eight charges, including abuse of public office for personal gain and manipulating procurement processes to secure undue benefits. The allegations relate to activities between March 2017 and August 2019, during which he is accused of influencing contract awards for personal advantage.

In 2024, he was also charged in connection with Talent Discovery Limited (TDL), a company alleged to have been used to improperly secure state contracts.

The scandal gained national attention following the 2019 investigative documentary, “Contracts for Sale,” which led to Adjei’s dismissal by then-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, based on recommendations from the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ).

According to the OSP, the current leadership inherited the case and has since refined the prosecution strategy to better serve the interests of the state.

Read the full post below:

Court Case Update: The Republic v. Adjenim Boateng Adjei

Today in court, the defence completed its cross-examination of Prosecution Witness Three (PW3). The prosecution indicated that it would not be re-examining the witness, and the Court subsequently discharged PW3.

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— Office of the Special Prosecutor-Ghana (@ospghana) March 27, 2026

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