Mahama Urges MPs to Withdraw Controversial OSP Repeal Bill
The repeal bill, introduced by Ayariga and Dafeamekpor, proposes returning corruption prosecutorial powers to the Attorney-General
- President Mahama urges MPs to withdraw the controversial OSP repeal bill
- He calls for strengthening the OSP and improving efficiency instead of dismantling it
- Repealing the office now could undermine Ghana’s fight against corruption
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor to withdraw their Private Member’s Bill seeking to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act.
Speaking at a National Peace Council meeting, President Mahama described the push to scrap the OSP as premature and stressed that the institution should be strengthened rather than dismantled.
He called on the OSP to enhance its efficiency and accelerate investigations to bolster public confidence in its work. “We should give them time, and I urge the office to speed up with its work,” he said.
The repeal bill, introduced on December 8, 2025, proposed returning full prosecutorial authority over corruption cases to the Attorney-General, citing structural challenges, duplication of functions, and high operational costs of the OSP over the past eight years.
Critics, including President Mahama, argue that dismantling the office now could weaken Ghana’s fight against corruption.
The President reaffirmed the OSP’s vital role in promoting transparency and good governance.
Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed the request, emphasizing the government’s commitment to strengthening anti-corruption institutions rather than dismantling them.
