JSS Leaver Wrongly Accused by OSP Loses Job, Demands Compensation
- On July 24, 2024, the Office of the Special Prosecutor published the images and details of some wanted people, and Francis Asare was part of them
- Franis Asare, a Junior High School (JHS) graduate, reported to the Special Prosecutor's office only to find out he had been mistaken for someone else
- He claims employers fired him when they learned he was wanted by the OSP and is now pleading to be compensated so he can be on his feet again
Francis Asare, a Junior High School graduate, claims he has lost his job after the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) wrongly accused him of a crime and published his image on some media platforms.
Source: Facebook
Francis Asare said he got scared when he saw his image on social media as a wanted person. He then View on sitecalled his brother to accompany him to the Special Prosecutor's office.
In a message he sent to Crime Check Ghana, Francis said when they arrived at the Special Prosecutor's office, he was told his identity had been mistaken for another person.
However, his employers had fired him because of the publication. Francis said he has not been the same after losing his job and pleaded for help.
"On 24 July 2024, Rainbow radio posted my picture on social media, saying I am wanted by the Special Prosecutor. I was afraid, so I called my brother to take me there. We went there, and they said it was a mistake and that I was not the right person. Fidelity Bank gave them the wrong information. Because of that, I lost my job, and I went through a mental problem too. Please, I really need your help, please".
Reactions to Francis Asare's plea
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the post shared by Crime Check TV GH on Facebook. Many people encouraged Francis Asare to sue the OSP. Read the comments below:
Sikapa B Ventures said:
"The OSP should have issued a press release to clear the air regarding misinformation about him. So I ask myself, why didn’t they do that? If you mistakenly publish my picture on social media as a wanted person, you will hear from me 😄😄😄😄😄. I go build house all inside 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣."
Oga-Kwashiga Sitsofe Adjorlolo wrote:
"This is a fine case. The OSP must compensate him. If not, he should find a lawyer and proceed to court."
Itzmhe Bongobia said:
"Correct, cash out my brother. Don't waste time, get yourself a legal person, and you are good to go."
Maku Matey wrote:
"Herh fine case! The family should contribute and get a lawyer."
Nana Agyemang said:
"Easy money with a good lawyer. Both Fidelity and OSP will pay you handsomely .. Admission of mistake is a perfect example of an easy win for defamation suit."
Bryan Adams Raj wrote:
"This is a fine case, in UK ,they will give him job and huge sum of money but I don't know what my own people will do about this case."
Source: UGC
Mike Oquaye slams special prosecutor
YEN.com.gh reported that a former Speaker of Parliament had criticised the Special Prosecutor over bail conditions imposed on Martin Kpebu.
Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye described the bail requirement of landed property for the Ghanaian lawyer and activist as a violation of human rights.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor said Kpebu was arrested after a confrontation at its Accra headquarters, where he allegedly insulted the officers.
Source: YEN.com.gh
