The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Prof Ransford Gyampo, has come under intense criticism from netizens, following his ‘clash’ with the Office of the Special Prosecutor over its investigation into Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) and the former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta.

During a panel discussion on TV3 on June 21, 2025, Prof Gyampo stated that he hoped that the OSP’s investigation into the former Minister of Finance was not driven by “personal vendetta”.

In response to his remarks, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), in a June 22, 2025, released a statement, debunking Prof Gyampo’s assertions.

It maintained that its investigations are based solely on legal grounds and supported by stated allegations of corruption and related offences in the award of contracts to Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML).

The OSP further disclosed that Prof Gyampo had called and sent messages to its office during a search operation at SML’s premises, a claim he has strongly denied.

In light of these developments, critics have slammed Prof Gyampo, most notably Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who argued that, as a public officer holding a state appointment, he lacked the mandate to interfere in the duties of the OSP.

According to him, it was not Prof Gyampo’s place to make such a call to the OSP.

He stressed that only the Attorney General has the mandate to express such sentiments, particularly regarding whether the investigation could result in financial loss to the state.

Other netizens echoed similar concerns, further questioning his capacity to issue such cautions - suggesting a possible conflict of interest between him and SML.

However, others have come to his defense, criticising the OSP for publicly disclosing Prof Gyampo’s interaction with the office.

They argued that there was nothing improper about his decision to reach out and express his concerns.

Read some of the posts under the trending topic below;

A classic case of one dog biting another. A family affair and feud so the duo should continue fighting.

That notwithstanding, isn’t it curious that Kissi Agyebeng would only tell us about Gyampo interfering with the ongoing investigations of the SML issue when he (Gyampo)… pic.twitter.com/Spnh4jx8of

— Nαɳα Kɯαɱҽ (@NanaKwame_off) June 22, 2025

1. I think it is in the interest of all appointees to avoid interferences or appearance of interference with ongoing criminal investigations. That should be in the new Code, if it isn’t already!

2. With all due respect to Ransford Gyampo, only the Attorney-General should have…

— Osagyefo Oliver Barker-Vormawor (@barkervogues) June 23, 2025

GYAMPO HAS EXPOSED HIMSELF
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1. Professor Ransford Gyampo has admitted he texted the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, and cautioned him “not to cause financial loss to the state even as you go about your investigations.” He texted when… pic.twitter.com/vOZSROd1o3

— Manasseh Azure Awuni (@Manasseh_Azure) June 22, 2025

Prof. Ransford Gyampo has been a staunch defender of SML. Recently, the OSP raided SML and declared Ken Ofori-Atta wanted for, among other things, the dubious contract that entitled SML to over $100 million per year. I hope Gyampo's take on the OSP is not influenced by his… pic.twitter.com/oL553hai6i

— Manasseh Azure Awuni (@Manasseh_Azure) June 22, 2025

Mr Prez, see to your friend Prof Gyampo. He has a history. You know it. Why's he cautioning the SP Kissi Agyabeng?

"He texted when officers from the OSP and National Security were still conducting an operation at SML with court warrants." pic.twitter.com/aqk2zRrsMT

— Alegeli (@efamadedzi) June 22, 2025

Prof Gyampo about to be sacked!😂

— Kwaku Baafi OBE🎲 (@CaselyHerman) June 22, 2025

What's Prof Gyampo trying to conceal on behalf of Ken Ofori-Atta?

The code of ethics for the Mahama government should get Gyampo out of the Ghana Shippers Council now. pic.twitter.com/3fdO84iDSd

— Alegeli (@efamadedzi) June 22, 2025

Ransford Gyampo and Kissi Agyabeng are no different; their actions are driven by personal vendettas and selfish, parochial interests.

— 𝒮𝒶𝓂𝓊𝑒𝓁 𝐵𝓇𝓎𝒶𝓃 𝐵𝓊𝒶𝒷𝑒𝓃𝑔 (@Sambryanbuabeng) June 22, 2025

Prof. Gyampo, you didn’t come to the Shippers’ Authority to remind us you hustled. You came to lead but here we are with corruption thriving, importers suffering, auction mafias eating and all you’ve done is talk like you’re launching a self-help book.
Fix the damn system Sir.

— FAYALORRRD (@faya_lorrrd) June 22, 2025