OSP Investigates Sale of Appointment Letters to Teachers
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched investigations into the sale of appointment letters to prospective teachers. The probe targets corruption, bribery, and the laundering of funds linked to this unlawful activity. This step underscores Ghana’s commitment to fighting corruption.
According to the OSP’s 2025 Half-Year Report, released on August 19, the Office is examining large-scale sales of appointment letters in addition to suspected financial crimes in other public institutions. Officials are particularly focused on uncovering illegal financial flows and punishing offenders.
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng emphasized that the fight against corruption requires more than arrests and prison sentences. He explained that the OSP prioritizes preventive measures, asset recovery, and the return of misappropriated funds. This approach ensures long-term impacts while targeting those responsible.
The report also noted that the OSP is investigating the National Commission on Culture from 2020 to 2024. The probe examines suspected corruption, extortion, and salary irregularities affecting staff payments. By focusing on prevention and enforcement, the OSP aims to protect public resources effectively.
Mr. Agyebeng highlighted the need to modernize Ghana’s anti-corruption laws. Proposed reforms include a dedicated constitutional chapter on anti-corruption, lifestyle audits, non-conviction-based asset recovery, and a reverse onus presumption of corruption. These reforms would strengthen both criminal and civil recovery measures.
The OSP is also supporting new legislation, including a Comprehensive Corrupt Practices Act and a Conduct of Public Officers Act. By combining enforcement with preventive strategies, the Office seeks to combat corruption sustainably.
Through active engagement with public institutions, private sector actors, and civil society, the OSP continues to scale up its mandate. The Office’s focus on sale of appointment letters, asset recovery, and preventive measures demonstrates its determination to secure transparency and accountability across Ghana.
