Charles Bissue, a former public officer, has publicly called for a speedy trial in the corruption case brought against him by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Bissue argues that delays by the OSP are unjustified, yet his own legal history suggests a pattern of pursuing actions that could impede the proceedings.
The OSP’s records show that since 2023, Bissue has filed seven civil suits related to a case initiated in 2025. These filings predate the OSP’s criminal prosecution, which began on 1 July 2025 under case number CR/0559/2025. The criminal case, titled The Republic v Charles Cromwell Nanabanyin Onuawonto Bissue & 2 Ors, charges Bissue with nine counts of corruption and abuse of public office, including the alleged facilitation of a concession sticker that allowed a business to commence mining without a licence.
In the criminal proceeding, Bissue, Raphael Mensah and Dr Naa Dedei Tagoe all pleaded not guilty. A related defendant, Thomas Andy Owusu, pleaded guilty and was convicted under a plea agreement in June 2025. Bissue’s conviction remains unproven and is subject to the court’s determination.
Bissue’s legal team has raised several procedural objections, including questions about the proper discontinuation of an earlier case and alleged conflicts of interest involving the Special Prosecutor’s past association with investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas. The OSP, meanwhile, maintains that its duty is to pursue justice rather than engage in public relations battles.
As the dispute over procedural matters continues, the court must weigh Bissue’s claims against the evidence presented by the prosecution. A fair trial, the OSP stresses, should lead to a judicial determination rather than serve as a slogan against the prosecution.
