The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that investigations into Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) started earlier than the submission of any petition by means of freelance investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awini.

The declare used to be made by means of Sammy Darko, Director of Research, Communications and Strategy on the OSP, throughout an look on Newsfile on Saturday, December 6.

Mr Darko emphasized that the probe into SML’s operations within the upstream petroleum and gold sectors is unbiased of exterior petitions.

“It is important to note that our investigations into SML were already underway before any petition from Mr Azure Awini reached our offices,” he said.

He additional wired that the OSP follows due procedure in all its investigations, adhering strictly to prison and procedural requirements.

“Our work is guided by law, not by external pressure or petitions. Allegations are examined on merit, and investigations proceed based on evidence, not influence,” Mr Darko mentioned.

The SRC Director also referred to as at the public and media to steer clear of conflating investigative timelines with exterior claims.

He advised stakeholders to permit the OSP to finish its paintings with out hypothesis or interference.

Mr Darko reaffirmed the OSP’s dedication to transparency and duty in all high-profile investigations.

“We remain focused on ensuring that justice and due process guide our inquiries, and we will continue to report responsibly as our work progresses,” he mentioned.

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