The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has defended its handling of the former Public Procurement Authority (PPA) CEO scandal following criticism from the general public, including freelance investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni.

In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the OSP said the trial, which continued on December 8, 2025, is ongoing, with a pending motion to call an additional witness.

The next sitting has been scheduled for January 20, 2026.

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The office emphasised that it has dutifully conducted the case since the current Special Prosecutor assumed office and that the trial was redirected following a thorough internal review.

The OSP's update on the case comes shortly after the investigative journalist, whose work unearthed the alleged corruption, Manasseh Azure Awuni, complained about the slow pace of the trial after his work in 2019.

Manasseh Azure Awuni had on the Joy Super Morning Show on December 8, expressed frustration over what he described as procedural delays undermining the prosecution’s effectiveness.

“I cannot give you timelines when this investigation will be done, and if it is done, you will know. The way this is being handled, eventually it is becoming a foolish case,” he said.

He added that some key witnesses, including himself, were hesitant to testify again due to procedural frustrations, raising concerns that the case could be compromised.

Manasseh also criticised the OSP on social media for its handling of critical evidence in the case.

In its response, the OSP stated, “The OSP has acted and will continue to act in the best interest of the Republic,” highlighting that the office remains committed to ensuring the proper conduct of the trial despite the criticisms.