Breaking: K.T Hammond Stumped – OSP’s Kwabena Donkor Questioning Status Remains a Mystery
Breaking: K.T Hammond Stumped – OSP's Kwabena Donkor Questioning Status Remains a Mystery
A former Ghanaian Power Minister, Dr Kwabena Donkor, finds himself at the center of a brewing scandal, with his status in connection to a US bribery case remaining unclear. Dr Donkor's lawyer expressed uncertainty about whether his client has been contacted by Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) or US authorities following the conviction of former Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Managing Director Asante Kwaku Berko.
OSP's Involvement Raises Questions
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has confirmed its involvement in the US investigation that led to Berko's conviction. The OSP disclosed that it provided investigative and evidentiary assistance to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) through Ghana's mutual legal assistance framework. This revelation has heightened interest in whether evidence gathered during the US investigation could lead to further action against individuals in Ghana.
Uncertainty Surrounds Dr Donkor's Involvement
K.T. Hammond, a former Ghanaian Minister of State, expressed uncertainty about whether Dr Donkor had been approached by investigators in connection with the bribery case. When asked if Dr Donkor had been contacted by investigators, Hammond responded, "I'm not sure." The uncertainty comes against the backdrop of the OSP's confirmed involvement in the US investigation.
Denials and Investigations Continue
Dr Donkor has denied any involvement in the alleged bribery scheme, stating that he never met Berko, never negotiated with him, and never demanded or received money from him in connection with the deal. His lawyer has maintained that the former minister had no role in the alleged bribery scheme. Meanwhile, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has intensified its investigation into the Ghanaian dimension of the case, with asset tracing and recovery forming part of its investigative plan.
What's Next for Dr Donkor and the OSP?
The Attorney-General has directed EOCO to escalate its investigations as relevant information and official records are obtained from US authorities. For now, Dr Donkor maintains that he had no role in the alleged bribery scheme and says he never had any dealings with Berko. The OSP's involvement in the US investigation has raised questions about the status of individuals in Ghana who may be connected to the case. As the investigation continues, one thing is clear: the uncertainty surrounding Dr Donkor's involvement will only be resolved with further clarification from the OSP and US authorities.
Source: Joy Online
