A report by the office of special prosecutor has said former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Charles Adu Boahen only peddled influence using Vice President Bawumia’s name but did nothing criminal.
President Nana Akufo-Addo fired Mr Adu Boahen after an expose by Anas Aremwyaw Anas caught the former minister on tape telling undercover investigators that Dr Bawumia could make an appearance for investors atna fee of $200,000.
Following its investigations into the matter, the OSP said: “Though the conduct of Mr. Adu Boahen amounts to trading in influence or influence peddling, which is closely associated with corruption, there is no actual criminal prohibition of his acts in respect of which the OSP has a mandate to further act.”
“On that reckoning, the Special Prosecutor directs the closure, at this time, of the investigation in respect of allegations of corruption and corruption-related offences involving Charles Adu Boahen contained in the investigative documentary titled Galamsey Economy published by Tiger Eye P.I.”
“The investigation may be re-opened should the circumstances and further facts so dictate.”
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