The Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Mr Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has questioned the practical effectiveness of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), arguing that the institution appears to exist more in name than in action.
He made the remarks in reaction to the withdrawal of a private member’s bill seeking to repeal the OSP Act, during an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, 22 December.
Mr Dafeamekpor explained that the proposal was intended to spark a broader national conversation about how Ghana’s anti-corruption institutions are functioning in practice.
According to him, although the OSP was established to lead the fight against corruption, its impact has been limited when compared with other state institutions.
“The OSP appears to be existing on paper, while other offices like the Attorney-General’s Department and EOCO are actively fighting corruption,” he stated.
Mr Dafeamekpor acknowledged that the bill generated strong public opposition and conceded that wider consultations should have been carried out before it was introduced.
Nonetheless, he maintained that the concerns raised are legitimate and must be addressed if Ghana is to strengthen accountability and restore public confidence in its anti-corruption framework.