The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has stated that President John Dramani Mahama’s firm opposition to attempts to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act reflects a clear commitment to strengthening Ghana’s fight against corruption.
The organisation says the President’s intervention signals strong support for safeguarding key accountability institutions.
Speaking on Citi FM on Thursday, December 11, the Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at CDD-Ghana, Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, commended President Mahama for urging Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor to withdraw their Private Member’s Bill seeking to abolish the OSP.
He dismissed claims that the Special Prosecutor’s office had failed, arguing that available evidence points to notable achievements rather than failure.
“We welcome the President’s intervention. I disagree with the narrative that the OSP’s performance has been poor because the evidence does not support that claim. If there are concerns about the constitutionality of the office, they should be addressed during the constitutional review process—not used as a basis to scrap it,” Dr Asante said.
He stressed that the President’s stance demonstrates a consistent commitment to building an effective anti-corruption framework.
“The President has shown consistency in supporting the office and reinforced the need to design an accountability system that delivers meaningful results for Ghanaians,” he added.
President Mahama’s call came amid widespread criticism of the proposed repeal. Addressing the National Peace Council earlier, he described the timing of the move as misguided, cautioning that dismantling the OSP would weaken national efforts to tackle corruption.
He instead encouraged the Special Prosecutor to improve operational efficiency and expedite investigations to boost public trust in the institution.