Chief Of Staff Doesn't Own Building That Houses OSP---Asiedu Bekoe Clears

The Office of the Chief of Staff has refuted reports that the building that houses the office of the Special Prosecutor belongs to the Chief of Staff, Madam Akosua Frema Osei Opare who has rented it out to the government.

Director of Political Affairs at the Office of the Chief of Staff, Mr. Frank Asiedu Bekoe refuting reports circulating on the internet following the Special Prosecutor’s controversial resignation, said the reports are false.

The Office of the Chief of Staff has subsequently released the tenancy agreement between the owner of the facility, one Mrs. Joyce A. Thompson and the Office of the President, to set the records straight.

According to the tenancy agreement, the four-bedroom storey building and a two-bedroom bungalow building with numbered F73/6, Yantrebi Crescent, Labone, was first rented by the Chief of Staff on behalf of the Office of the President in February, 2018 and later renewed on monthly basis from February 2020 after the initial agreement expired.

Both parties early on in October 2020 signed another agreement to extend the tenancy for a one-year period.

The tenant requested to use the property for commercial office purposes although it was meant for residential accommodation which the landlady agreed.

Mr. Frank Asiedu Bekoe said the Office of the Chief of Staff has never had any issues concerning the office being used by Mr. Martin Amidu and added that during Mr. Martin Amidu’s tenure in office, he was never denied anything he requested for since the Office of the President believed that would enable him to work effectively and efficiently.

He said the building was rented on behalf of the Office of the President by the Chief of Staff and as such urged the general public to debunk the rumour.

Attached is a copy of the tenancy agreement.