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What is Adjenim Boateng Adjei’s legal position?

Adjenim Boateng Adjei

Former Chief Executive of Ghana's Public Procurement Authority who is being prosecuted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor over contracts awarded to Talent Discovery Limited.

Most recent filing 26 Aug 2026Last confirmed 26 Oct 20267 sources

  1. Question

    What is Adjenim Boateng Adjei’s legal position?

  2. Present position

    ChargedPresent position

    Adjei is on trial on eight charges in The Republic v. Adjenim Boateng Adjei (CR/0257/2024); no verdict had been reported as of the sources read.

  3. Detail

    OSP prosecution over Public Procurement Authority contracts awarded to Talent Discovery Limited

    Charged

    Adjei is on trial on eight charges in The Republic v. Adjenim Boateng Adjei (CR/0257/2024); no verdict had been reported as of the sources read.1 2 3 4 5 6 7

    Authority
    High Court (Criminal Division), Accra; prosecuted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor
    Status as of
    22 Apr 2024
    History
    1. Aug 2019Removed as PPA CEO; matter referred to the OSP by the President after CHRAJ's recommendation.
    2. 25 May 2022Charged with brother-in-law Francis Kwaku Arhin; Adjei faced 17 counts; granted GH₵5 million bail with two sureties by Justice Mary Maame Ekue Nsenkyire.
    3. 17 Apr 2024OSP filed a fresh charge sheet with eight counts against Adjei alone.
    4. 22 Apr 2024OSP withdrew the case against co-accused Francis Kwaku Arhin; Justice Mary Yanzuh struck out the case as withdrawn and discharged both accused; Adjei to answer the fresh charges.
    5. 15 Apr 2026Accra High Court ruling on OSP powers stalled OSP prosecutions.
    6. 29 Jul 2026Supreme Court (7-0, Adamtey v. Attorney-General) upheld the OSP Act and the validity of OSP prosecutions.
    7. 13 Oct 2026Case listed for hearing on the OSP's post-ruling schedule.

  4. Authorities cited

    1. PrimaryContracts for Sale exposé — case profileOffice of the Special Prosecutor, Ghana
    2. SecondaryOSP files fresh charges against former PPA boss, Adjenim BoatengGraphic Online · 18 Apr 2024
    3. SecondaryFormer PPA boss Adjenim Boateng slapped with 17 corruption related chargesGraphic Online · 25 May 2022
    4. SecondaryCourt discharges ex-PPA CEO's brother-in-law; A.B. Adjei set to answer to fresh OSP chargesStarr FM · 22 Apr 2024
    5. SecondaryOSP releases court dates for ongoing criminal trials in 2026Citi Newsroom · Jan 2026
    6. SecondaryKen Ofori-Atta, Bissue and Adjei among OSP cases set to resume after Supreme Court rulingYen.com.gh · 10 Aug 2026
    7. PrimaryThe OSP Reborn: Stronger, Independent and ResoluteOffice of the Special Prosecutor, Ghana · 26 Aug 2026

See also: Public Figure Record Verified

Revision note

26 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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