The Fixing the Country Movement has expressed strong disapproval of the conclusions drawn by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in the investigation into the Airbus corruption scandal involving former President John Mahama.

At a press conference held on Sunday, August 11, 2024, the group's convener, Ernest Kofi Owusu-Bempah Bonsu, labelled the OSP’s investigation as a "total whitewash" and criticized the office for failing to probe the matter thoroughly.

Mr Owusu-Bempah argued that the investigation, which focused on the alleged involvement of Mahama, referred to as "Government Official 1" in international court documents, did not do justice to the facts presented in the cases handled by authorities in the United Kingdom and the United States.

He highlighted that these authorities had previously found that Airbus SE had engaged in bribery to secure lucrative contracts, including the sale of military aircraft to Ghana between 2009 and 2015.

The Fixing the Country Movement pointed to court records indicating that payments were made to intermediaries, including Mahama's brother, Samuel Adam Mahama, and others, to facilitate the sale of the aircraft.

The group asserted that the OSP's decision to absolve Mahama of any wrongdoing was unjust and called for the investigation to be reopened.

Additionally, the group expressed concerns about the integrity of the OSP, led by Special Prosecutor Mr Kissi Agyebeng, and questioned the effectiveness of the office in handling such significant cases.

Mr Owusu-Bempah urged the British High Commission and the US Embassy to review the findings and report them to their respective justice departments for further action.

The Fixing the Country Movement also called for a public inquiry into the Airbus corruption case, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency.

The group warned that if the OSP does not take action within 14 days, they would organize a public demonstration to demand further investigation and accountability.

In their concluding remarks, the group reiterated their stance against corruption and insisted that no one, including former President Mahama, should be above the law.