The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has today resumed the trial of former Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Chief Executive, Adjenim Boateng Adjei, over alleged breaches of procurement procedures.

Mr. Adjei, who was dismissed in 2020 following a corruption exposé, is facing eight counts of using public office for profit and nine counts of influencing procurement processes to secure unfair advantages in the award of government contracts.
Mr Adjei faces eight charges, including abuse of public office for personal gain.

The case, which has been before the court for the past two years, has attracted significant public interest due to its implications for transparency and accountability in public service.

According to the OSP, Mr Adjei allegedly used his position at the PPA to advance personal and private business interests in violation of the Public Procurement Act.

The Special Prosecutor is seeking to establish evidence of corruption and conflict of interest in the ongoing proceedings.

In a related development, Mr Adjei’s brother-in-law, Francis Kwaku Arhin, has also been charged with one count of using public office for profit, the OSP said in a recent statement.

The case took a new turn earlier this year after prosecutors filed fresh charges, expanding the scope of investigations. The OSP revealed that around 2022, the former PPA boss allegedly withdrew funds from his previously frozen bank accounts, raising further concerns about the management of assets linked to the case.

Proceedings are currently underway as the Special Prosecutor continues to present evidence before the court. The OSP has assured the public of its commitment to pursuing the matter to its logical conclusion.