SML Denounce OSP’s ‘Unwarranted’ Invasion of Premise

Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has fiercely denounced a raid done by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing it “unwarranted and unjustified”

The search, which occurred on Tuesday, June 10, witnessed OSP officials, accompanied by National Security operatives, invaded SML’s premise in Osu and Tema without prior notice or the presentation of a warrant, according to the organisation.

In an official communique issued on Wednesday, June 11, SML articulated concern that the raid jeopardises the integrity and continuity of a critical national revenue assurance system it operates in partnership with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

The firm said that key properties were taken away during the operation, including servers, proprietary documents, gold analysers, and other technical equipment — with many still under development and vital to their work with the GRA.

SML also disclosed that four of its staff members were temporarily detained, while two others were assaulted during the operation.

“The unwarranted invasion and coordinated operations conducted on Tuesday, 10th June 2025, by

personnel from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), supported by National Security operatives, at our divisional offices in Osu and Tema. The operation led to the removal of critical working equipment, significant damage to properties, the temporary detention of staff members, and assaults on staff members.

“The forceful dismantling of the nation’s only independent, real-time petroleum monitoring system risks

eroding years of progress in revenue assurance. Without urgent corrective action, the sector is

again open to revenue loss,” the statement indicated.

SML mentioned that it has, since March 2025, cooperated with the OSP concerning the probe.

“Since receiving an official request from the OSP on 13th March 2025, we have fully cooperated. We submitted all requested documentation within our contractual obligations on non-disclosure and confidentiality on 27th March 2025 and have remained available to respond to further enquiries.

“In light of this cooperative record, we were surprised by the nature and execution of yesterday’s June 11 overwhelming forceful action, which occurred without prior notice, formal engagement, or presentation of a warrant,” the communique said.

SML has called on the GRA, the Ministry of Finance, and other state institutions to immediately intervene.

The organisation has called for a review of the actions taken and emphasised its commitment to transparency and national development.