The Special Prosecutor has directed the closure of the Office of Special Prosecution (OSP) investigation into alleged bribery of high-ranking Ghanaian officials by Airbus SE, through intermediaries, in respect of the sale of military transport aircraft by Airbus SE to Ghana between 2009 and 2015.
Consequently, the OSP says it would not institute criminal proceedings against any person in respect of the investigation.
The Special Prosecutor has also directed authorised officers of the OSP to rescind the 13 May 2020 warrants of arrest obtained from the Circuit Court, Accra for the arrest of Samuel Adam Foster (also known as Samuel Adam Mahama), Philip Sean Middlemiss, Leanne Sarah Davis, and Sarah Furneaux.
On August 8, 2024, the Special Prosecutor notified INTERPOL of the withdrawal of the Red Notice in respect of Samuel Adam Foster (also known as Samuel Adam Mahama), Philip Sean Middlemiss, Leanne Sarah Davis, and Sarah
Furneaux.
At a press conference in Accra on Thursday, the OSP made his findings known and said it has concluded investigations into the Airbus scandal and has said former President John Dramani Mahama is exonerated.
According to the OSP, there is no evidential basis to suggest that former President Mahama was involved in bribery.
Source: graphic.com.gh
