The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has decried the political interference that continues to threaten the work of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing the anti-corruption body as a frequent target for actors seeking to weaken its mandate.
According to Mr. Agyebeng, the survival of the OSP largely depends on its dependence, thereby calling for the intervention of President John Dramani Mahama.
Addressing attendees of the national dialogue, a focus on the OSP on Tuesday, March 31, Mr. Agyebeng indicated that but for the timely intervention of President John Dramani Mahama, the institution could have faced dissolution, particularly amid reports that a bill had been prepared by the Majority in Parliament aimed at scrapping the office.
According to him, many politicians view the OSP as a threat to their interests, making it vulnerable to sustained attempts to lessen its authority and operations.
He stressed that this situation highlights the urgent need for stronger public and civil society support to safeguard the institution’s independence.
The Special Prosecutor further argued that the continued existence and effectiveness of the office should not hinge on the discretion or goodwill of any sitting President.
Instead, he called for firm constitutional guarantees to secure its autonomy and long-term stability.
“We must build this office for the ages,” he stated, cautioning that future officeholders should not be preoccupied with defending the institution’s existence rather than carrying out its core anti-corruption mandate.
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