Paul Adom-Otchere released after meeting revised bail conditions

Former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Paul Adom-Otchere, has been released from custody following the approval of revised bail conditions by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

He was released on Friday, August 1, 2025, in the company of his legal team, including former Attorney General Godfred Dame. His release came after his lawyers successfully negotiated new bail terms, which were accepted by the OSP.

In an official statement, the OSP confirmed that the revised terms satisfied the objectives of the original bail conditions. The Jospong Group of Companies acted as surety to secure Mr. Adom-Otchere’s release.

“The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has accepted revised bail conditions proposed by legal counsel for Mr. Paul Adom-Otchere, former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL). The revised terms, which meet the objectives of the original bail conditions, have been secured by the Jospong Group of Companies, acting as surety,” the statement read.

Mr. Adom-Otchere had reported to the OSP’s office at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, but was detained after initially failing to meet his bail terms. According to a statement posted on the OSP’s official Facebook page, he was granted bail after interrogation but remained in custody until the revised conditions were met.

He remains under investigation in connection with a revenue assurance contract signed between the Ghana Airports Company Limited and a private firm linked to the owner of Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML)