OSP closes its case in the trial of the MCE nominee for Juaben

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has closed its case in the prosecution of a nominee for the position of Chief Executive of Juaben Municipal Assembly Alexander Kwabena Sarfo Kantanka.

Mr Kantanak was charged with 26 counts of corruption.

According to the OSP, the charges were in respect of corruption arising out of two public elections conducted in September and November 2021 for the confirmation or otherwise of his nomination.

The OSP announced in a tweet on Thursday, July 13 that it has closed its case.

The High Court sitting in Kumasi has adjourned the case to October 20, 2023.

Update

The Republic v Alexander Kwabena Sarfo Kantanka

The OSP has closed its case in the trial of the MCE nominee for Juaben in the Ashanti Region for corruption in respect of a public election.

The High Court sitting in Kumasi has adjourned the case to October 20, 2023.

— Office of the Special Prosecutor-Ghana (@ospghana) July 13, 2023