Former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the investigations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor which clears him of any wrongdoing in the Airbus Scandal.
The OSP’s investigation found no evidence of corruption or misconduct, reaffirming what Mahama and his supporters have long maintained that he is a leader committed to integrity, honesty, and transparency.
In a statement released by the Office of the former President on Thursday, August 8, 2024, Mahama welcomed the OSP’s findings, noting that they confirmed the baselessness of the accusations leveled against him.
The statement highlighted that the allegations were part of a calculated effort by the ruling government to tarnish his reputation for political gain.
"The lies and fabricated stories against President Mahama over the last eight years have been consistently proven false, president Mahama has always made himself available for any investigation, consistently stating that he has nothing to hide and has been ready to cooperate fully with any inquiry,” part of the statement said.
"The facts of this case have always been clear, and the public has witnessed the machinations behind the scenes, including the disingenuous attempts by the current government to exploit this matter for their advantage," the statement added.
The Airbus scandal, which made international headlines, involved allegations that an European aerospace company paid bribes in several countries, including Ghana, to secure contracts for military aircraft.
Mahama, identified as “Government Official One” in documents related to the scandal, was alleged to have played a role in the transactions.
At a press briefing in Accra, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, emphasized that Mahama’s intentions in the Airbus deal were above board and that no evidence suggested he or his brother engaged in corrupt activities.
Agyebeng stated that the involvement of Mahama and his brother was entirely proper, with the OSP finding no grounds for criminal charges.
"The OSP investigation found no evidence that former President Mahama was involved or played any role in the procurement and maintenance of the agency relationship between Airbus and Foster and his associates in respect of the purchase by the Government of Ghana of military transport aircraft from Airbus.
“And it appears to the OSP that the direct communications and meetings between former President Mahama and officials of Airbus to close the deal were actuated by good intentions on the part of the former," Agyebeng said.
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