Ghana Shippers Authority Acting CEO, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, Faces Backlash Over OSP Comments
Professor Ransford Gyampo, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, is currently facing significant criticism from netizens following his public remarks concerning the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) ongoing investigation into Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) and former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta.
The controversy ignited during a panel discussion on TV3 on June 21, 2025, where Prof. Gyampo expressed his hope that the OSP’s investigation into the former Finance Minister was not motivated by “personal vendetta.”
In a swift rebuttal, the Office of the Special Prosecutor issued a statement on June 22, 2025, vehemently debunking Prof. Gyampo’s assertions. The OSP firmly maintained that its investigations are conducted solely on legal grounds, underpinned by concrete allegations of corruption and related offenses in the award of contracts to SML.
Adding another layer to the dispute, the OSP further claimed that Prof. Gyampo had called and sent messages to its office during a search operation at SML’s premises – a claim that Prof. Gyampo has since strongly denied.
These developments have led to a wave of criticism directed at Prof. Gyampo. Notably, Oliver Barker-Vormawor publicly argued that, as a public officer holding a state appointment, Prof. Gyampo lacked the mandate to interfere with the duties of the OSP. He emphasized that it was not Prof. Gyampo’s place to make such a call to the OSP, stressing that only the Attorney General holds the authority to express such sentiments, particularly regarding potential financial loss to the state from an investigation.
Other netizens echoed similar concerns, questioning Prof. Gyampo’s capacity to issue such cautions and suggesting a possible conflict of interest between him and SML.
However, some individuals have also come to Prof. Gyampo’s defense, criticizing the OSP for publicly disclosing his private interaction with their office. These supporters argue that there was nothing improper about his decision to reach out and express his concerns. The incident highlights the delicate balance between public commentary on ongoing investigations and the operational independence of anti-corruption bodies.
Read some of the posts under the trending topic below;
A classic case of one dog biting another. A family affair and feud so the duo should continue fighting.
That notwithstanding, isn’t it curious that Kissi Agyebeng would only tell us about Gyampo interfering with the ongoing investigations of the SML issue when he (Gyampo)… pic.twitter.com/Spnh4jx8of
— Nαɳα Kɯαɱҽ (@NanaKwame_off) June 22, 2025
1. I think it is in the interest of all appointees to avoid interferences or appearance of interference with ongoing criminal investigations. That should be in the new Code, if it isn’t already!
2. With all due respect to Ransford Gyampo, only the Attorney-General should have…
— Osagyefo Oliver Barker-Vormawor (@barkervogues) June 23, 2025
GYAMPO HAS EXPOSED HIMSELF
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1. Professor Ransford Gyampo has admitted he texted the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, and cautioned him “not to cause financial loss to the state even as you go about your investigations.” He texted when… pic.twitter.com/vOZSROd1o3— Manasseh Azure Awuni (@Manasseh_Azure) June 22, 2025
Prof. Ransford Gyampo has been a staunch defender of SML. Recently, the OSP raided SML and declared Ken Ofori-Atta wanted for, among other things, the dubious contract that entitled SML to over $100 million per year. I hope Gyampo’s take on the OSP is not influenced by his… pic.twitter.com/oL553hai6i
— Manasseh Azure Awuni (@Manasseh_Azure) June 22, 2025
Mr Prez, see to your friend Prof Gyampo. He has a history. You know it. Why’s he cautioning the SP Kissi Agyabeng?
“He texted when officers from the OSP and National Security were still conducting an operation at SML with court warrants.” pic.twitter.com/aqk2zRrsMT
— Alegeli (@efamadedzi) June 22, 2025
Prof Gyampo about to be sacked!😂
— Kwaku Baafi OBE🎲 (@CaselyHerman) June 22, 2025
What’s Prof Gyampo trying to conceal on behalf of Ken Ofori-Atta?
The code of ethics for the Mahama government should get Gyampo out of the Ghana Shippers Council now. pic.twitter.com/3fdO84iDSd
— Alegeli (@efamadedzi) June 22, 2025
Ransford Gyampo and Kissi Agyabeng are no different; their actions are driven by personal vendettas and selfish, parochial interests.
— 𝒮𝒶𝓂𝓊𝑒𝓁 𝐵𝓇𝓎𝒶𝓃 𝐵𝓊𝒶𝒷𝑒𝓃𝑔 (@Sambryanbuabeng) June 22, 2025
Prof. Gyampo, you didn’t come to the Shippers’ Authority to remind us you hustled. You came to lead but here we are with corruption thriving, importers suffering, auction mafias eating and all you’ve done is talk like you’re launching a self-help book.
Fix the damn system Sir.— FAYALORRRD (@faya_lorrrd) June 22, 2025
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