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President John Dramani Mahama has directed Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor to withdraw a Private Member’s Bill aimed at repealing the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act.
The directive follows the President’s recent public endorsement of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as an essential body in Ghana’s anti-corruption framework.
Speaking at a meeting with the National Peace Council, President Mahama described attempts to abolish the OSP as premature, stressing the need to strengthen the institution rather than dismantle it.
“I think it is premature to call for the scrapping of the Office of the Special Prosecutor. We should give them time, and I urge the office to speed up with its work,” he stated.
Background of the Repeal Bill
The controversial repeal proposal was introduced on December 8, 2025, by the Majority Leader, Ayariga, and the Majority Chief Whip, Dafeamekpor. The bill sought to dissolve the OSP and return full prosecutorial authority over corruption cases to the Attorney-General.
Proponents argued that, over the past eight years, the OSP has struggled with structural challenges, constitutional inconsistencies, duplication of roles, and high operational costs, making the office ineffective in its current form.
President Opposes Scrapping OSP
However, critics, including President Mahama, maintain that the OSP remains a vital institution for ensuring transparency, accountability, and good governance. They warn that dissolving it could weaken Ghana’s broader effort to combat corruption.
The President urged the OSP to improve its internal efficiency and accelerate ongoing investigations to restore public trust.
Government Reaffirms Support for Anti-Corruption Institutions
In a statement, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Presidential Spokesperson, confirmed the President’s directive. He emphasized the administration’s commitment to strengthening, not dismantling, key anti-corruption institutions.
