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I was questioned for about two hours…Prof.Frimpong Boateng narrates experience with OSP
Former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng has recounted his Experience at the Office of Special Prosecutor(OSP).
Prof.Frimpong Boateng was under investigation following an invitation by the Office of Special Prosecutor some weeks ago.
The renowned heart surgeon was invited on corruption and corruption-related activities, particularly over his report on the dissolved Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM).
Subsequently, he was arrested for alleged involvement in the missing of some 500 excavators and the involvement of Symphony Limited, the company owned by his son, in illegal mining.
Recounting his experience at the OSP during an interview with TV3, Prof.Frimpong Boateng said he was questioned for over two hours.
According to his narration, they were ushered into a room, and given a chair directly opposite the Chief Investigator.
“Next to me were my lawyers, two of them, and then some officers from OSP. As soon as I sat down, the Chief Investigator came to me, touched my right shoulder, and said, ‘Professor, you are under arrest’,” he said.
According to him, when he enquired, he was told that they were investigating him on corruption and corruption-related activities of the IMCIM and not any specific thing he had done.
Prof.Frimpong Boateng added that this appeared strange to him, “They asked whether I was ready for an interview, I said why not, as far as I can answer, so I was questioned for about two hours and after that, I was told I had to be bailed.”
After the arrest and questioning, he was granted bail in the sum of GH¢2 million.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
