Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has warned that Ghana’s fight against corruption could be carried out far more effectively if the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is protected from constant challenges that threaten its existence.
In the OSP Half-Yearly Report for December 2025, he described ongoing attempts to weaken or abolish the office as “needless existential battles” that undermine accountability.
Agyebeng said these pressures come not only from individuals seeking to avoid scrutiny but also from some public officials, including Members of Parliament.
He stressed that actions aimed at limiting the OSP’s powers serve the interests of corrupt actors and hinder the nation’s efforts to fight corruption.
The Special Prosecutor urged the government to implement recommendations from the Constitution Review Commission to create a fully independent anti-corruption institution.
Such an institution would be constitutionally grounded, independent of political control, and have prosecutorial powers separate from the Attorney-General, along with adequate resources to operate effectively.
Agyebeng warned that any attempt to weaken the OSP or limit its authority would make the fight against corruption largely symbolic and ineffective. He called on all stakeholders to support the office to ensure that anti-corruption efforts deliver meaningful results.
Read also…
