Editorial: John Mahama's Stance On The OSP Is Laudable
John Dramani Mahama spoke at the 2026 May Day celebrations in Koforidua and made it clear that while legal questions surrounding the OSP's prosecutorial powers are rightly before the courts, there remains ample room to strengthen the institution. He called for an "effective Office of the Special Prosecutor with special powers of prosecution".
The President's intervention must be seen in the context of the ongoing legal tussle over whether the OSP has the authority to independently prosecute corruption-related offences. A recent High Court ruling cast doubt on that authority, asserting that such powers are constitutionally vested in the Attorney-General. The OSP was established in 2017. The earlier attempt by the NDC majority in Parliament to abolish the OSP in 2025 was halted through presidential intervention.
The matter now awaits final determination by the Supreme Court.
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President Mahama's recent comments have sparked conversation about the role of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in Ghana's fight against corruption. His stance suggests a path forward- but what challenges still lie ahead?
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