Says investigation is a Mafia ‘Hatchet’ Job for Shadow Godfathers
Private firm Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) has formally petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), calling for an investigation into the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) over allegations of “administrative injustice, unfair administrative practices, and human rights violations.”
In a petition filed on November 12, 2025, and signed by Chief Executive Officer Evans Adusei, SML has leveled serious charges against the OSP, accusing it of abuse of power, bias, suppression of evidence, obstruction of justice, and intimidation. The firm is demanding a thorough investigation into these claims, which it alleges compromise the integrity of the investigative process.
At the heart of SML’s grievance are the interactions between its CEO and Lead Investigator Albert Akurugu, who has been mentioned prominently in the petition. SML is asking CHRAJ to subpoena the OSP to produce video footage of interrogation sessions that allegedly involved threats against its personnel.
SML contends that the investigative actions taken against them are tainted by bias and retaliatory motives, claiming that Akurugu engaged in unbecoming conduct that undermined the investigative process. The petition further seeks to expand the inquiry to include potential oversight failures or complicity on the part of Kissi Agyebeng, the Special Prosecutor.
The petition comes in the wake of recent developments, as the OSP filed 78 charges against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta and seven others, including members of SML.
The tension between SML and the OSP traces back to a 2017 decision by then-Customs Commissioner Isaac Crentsil, who revoked the Customs House Agent licenses of certain firms, including those linked to SML. Following these actions, Crentsil later became SML’s General Manager after his tenure at the Ghana Revenue Authority.
With allegations flying about regulatory infractions and operational failures associated with West Blue, the investigative focus turned toward SML, with Akurugu reportedly expressing his resentment over the previous revocation of the West Blue contract. The ensuing interrogation saw Akurugu allegedly threaten to ensure SML could not operate anymore, raising serious questions about the neutrality of the investigation.
According to SML, this bias culminated in the OSP’s report, which the petition asserts is fundamentally flawed due to Akurugu’s personal vendetta against Crentsil and SML. The firm argues that any firm benefiting from the removal of West Blue was actually the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS).
SML claims that weeks before OSP officials raided its offices, threatening messages were directed at Crentsil from His Majesty Freight Services Limited, further indicating an atmosphere of intimidation around the investigation.
Despite offering comprehensive documentation to support its case, SML alleges that the investigation was conducted in a manner that favored individuals with conflicts of interest, indicating pervasive misconduct at the OSP.
As SML advances its claims, the firm has urged CHRAJ to act decisively, attaching multiple grounds for its petition, including the need for an in-depth investigation into alleged administrative injustices, violation of human rights, and the compromised integrity of officials within the OSP.
With mounting evidence and serious accusations directed at the Special Prosecutor’s office, the outcome of this inquiry could have significant ramifications for public trust in the oversight of accountability mechanisms in Ghana.