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OSP Alters Adom-Otchere’s Bail Terms, Releases Him After Public Backlash

August 2, 2025
Silas Kafui Assemby Silas Kafui Assem
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OSP Alters Adom-Otchere’s Bail Terms, Releases Him After Public Backlash

Paul Adom-Otchere, Former Ghana Airports Company Limited Board Chair

Legal counsel for former Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) Board Chair, Paul Adom-Otchere, has attributed the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) revision of bail terms to public outrage, suggesting the outcry played a significant role in influencing the decision.

Nicholas Lenin Anane Agyei, who represents Mr. Adom-Otchere, made the claim shortly after the OSP approved new bail conditions that replaced the initial ones requiring landed property, all of which led the recent release of Paul Adom Otchere.

The original terms, imposed following the broadcaster’s arrest in connection with a revenue assurance contract, had been criticized as excessive, particularly given Mr. Adom-Otchere’s lack of personal landed assets.

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Mr. Adom-Otchere was arrested by the OSP over an alleged improper contract award during his tenure as board chairman of the GACL. According to the OSP, the contract was awarded without full board approval, prompting an investigation into potential breaches of procurement procedures.

After the arrest, the OSP initially demanded that Mr. Adom-Otchere provide two landed properties registered in his name as surety for bail. This condition proved difficult to meet, with his legal team describing it as “unreasonable and unworkable.”

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“The argument we made, which was that the condition of requiring him to provide two landed properties in his name was unreasonable in the circumstances, is the same point we urged on him”

Nicholas Lenin Anane Agyei, Legal Counsel for Paul Adom-Otchere

Following discussions the OSP agreed to review and revise the bail terms. On Friday, August 1, Mr. Adom-Otchere was granted bail under new conditions secured by the Jospong Group of Companies.

While the details of the revised terms were not fully disclosed, they no longer included the requirement for landed property, a condition his lawyers argued was discriminatory and impractical.

In a statement released after the revision, the OSP noted that the adjusted conditions still met the objectives of the original terms and emphasized that the investigation was still ongoing. Adom Otchere was released in the company of his lawyers after meeting the revised bail conditions.

Public Shaped Outcome

Mr. Anane Agyei suggested that the strong public reaction following the announcement of the initial bail conditions may have influenced the OSP’s reconsideration.

Legal Counsel for Paul Adom Otchere
Paul Adom-Otchere, Former Ghana Airports Company Limited Board Chair

He said the widespread backlash possibly “weighed on [the Special Prosecutor’s] mind” and led to a more measured decision.

“I believe strongly that given that many people reacted to the requirement that he should provide two landed properties may have influenced him to make a different decision. We strongly believe that we shouldn’t have gotten there in the first place”

Nicholas Lenin Anane Agyei, Legal Counsel for Paul Adom-Otchere

His comments highlighted the growing public sensitivity surrounding perceived unfair treatment in high-profile investigations, especially when legal requirements appear misaligned with the accused person’s real-life circumstances.

At the core of the case is an alleged improper contract involving revenue assurance during Mr. Adom-Otchere’s time as board chairman of the GACL.

Reports suggest that the contract was executed without full board endorsement, raising concerns about procedural irregularities and possible breaches of the Public Procurement Act.

Nicholas Lenin Anane Agyei
Nicholas Lenin Anane Agyei, Legal Counsel for Paul Adom-Otchere

Mr. Adom-Otchere has not spoken publicly on the matter since his arrest, but his legal team continues to challenge both the premise of the investigation and the manner in which it has been handled.

Despite the revised bail terms, the OSP has stated that its investigation is active and ongoing. The office has not issued any formal charge against Mr. Adom-Otchere as of now, but the case remains open, with further developments anticipated.

The bail revision marks a significant shift in the proceedings, highlighting how legal strategy, public discourse, and procedural fairness can intersect in cases involving prominent figures.

Whether the OSP’s future decisions will continue to reflect public sentiment remains to be seen, but the development has added a new layer to the evolving narrative around accountability and justice in Ghana’s public service space.

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