Paul Adom-Otchere Ordered to Appear Before Special Prosecutor Over Airports Contract Probe

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has summoned Paul Adom-Otchere, the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), for questioning in connection with a corruption-related investigation into a revenue assurance contract awarded during his tenure.

A formal letter dated July 25, 2025, and signed by the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, instructed Mr. Adom-Otchere to appear before investigators at the OSP headquarters in Accra on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Revenue Assurance Contract Under Scrutiny

The investigation revolves around a revenue assurance audit deal reportedly approved while Adom-Otchere chaired the board of GACL. The OSP is probing possible breaches of procurement laws and alleged acts of corruption related to the awarding and execution of the contract. Details of the agreement remain under wraps, but officials suggest that critical irregularities triggered the probe.

Paul Adom-Otchere, a seasoned broadcaster and host of Good Evening Ghana on Metro TV, has been officially identified by the OSP as a suspect in the matter.

Not the First Time Under the Spotlight

This is not the first time Mr. Adom-Otchere’s leadership at GACL has come under public scrutiny. In 2023, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) investigated his role in the controversial procurement of Christmas decorations for Kotoka International Airport. The commission concluded that Adom-Otchere had overstepped his administrative authority and recommended reforms in the company’s governance structure.

He also previously served on the board of the National Communications Authority (NCA), reinforcing his visibility in Ghana’s public sector and governance space.

Growing Public Interest and Transparency Concerns

The OSP’s directive has sparked considerable public interest, given Adom-Otchere’s high-profile media presence and prior controversies. Anti-corruption advocates are closely watching the developments, seeing this as a litmus test for the Special Prosecutor’s willingness to hold powerful individuals accountable.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has recently ramped up its investigations into procurement and public financial management irregularities across various government agencies. This move is seen as part of a broader effort to enforce transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.

Conclusion

As Paul Adom-Otchere prepares to face investigators, questions continue to mount over procurement practices at major state institutions. The outcome of this probe could have far-reaching implications for corporate governance within Ghana’s public sector — and for the credibility of efforts to fight corruption at the highest levels.