The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has applauded President John Dramani Mahama for firmly opposing proposals to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act, describing his position as a significant step toward strengthening Ghana’s anti-corruption agenda.
Speaking in a media interview on Citi FM on Thursday, December 11, the Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at CDD-Ghana, Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, noted that the President’s intervention reaffirms his long-standing commitment to safeguarding institutions that promote transparency, accountability, and the rule of law.
Dr Asante explained that the President’s call on Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor to withdraw their Private Member’s Bill—which sought to abolish the OSP—was timely and necessary. He rejected suggestions that the OSP had failed, arguing that available data points to notable progress in the fight against corruption rather than institutional incompetence.
“We welcome the President’s intervention because the narrative that the OSP has performed poorly is not supported by evidence,” Dr Asante said. “If there are genuine concerns regarding the constitutionality of the office, those issues should be addressed through the constitutional review process—not through abrupt attempts to dissolve the institution.”
He stressed that President Mahama’s stance reflects a coherent and consistent approach to building an effective anti-corruption system capable of producing meaningful outcomes for citizens. According to him, dismantling the OSP at this stage would reverse the gains made in promoting accountability.
Dr Asante added that amidst public backlash against the proposed repeal, President Mahama’s reassurance to the National Peace Council was crucial. The President earlier described the initiative to scrap the law as ill-timed and potentially damaging to ongoing efforts to confront corruption. He urged the Special Prosecutor to enhance operational efficiency and expedite investigations to build public confidence in the office.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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