The Office of the Special Prosecutor has challenged the Kumasi High Court's decision to acquit and discharge Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka, former President 's nominee for Juaben Municipal Chief Executive (MCE).
The anti-corruption agency has filed an appeal at a higher court to review the High Court's decision.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) argues that the judgment delivered by Justice Priscilla Dikro Ofori, who ruled that the video evidence showing the accused angrily demanding the return of his money did not conclusively prove an intent to influence the voting decisions of assembly members, was flawed and reflected a misinterpretation of key legal issues.
In a Facebook update on Thursday, June 26, 2025, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) stated that it believes justice was not duly served, despite the weight of the evidence presented in court. "The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed an appeal challenging the decision of the High Court in Kumasi, which acquitted and discharged Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka, President Akufo-Addo's nominee for Municipal Chief Executive of Juaben, Ashanti Region. "Sarfo-Kantanka was seen in a widely circulated video demanding refunds from assembly members following the rejection of his nomination.
