Mahama Orders Withdrawal of Bill to Repeal Office of Special Prosecutor Act

JHNews || President Mahama has instructed Parliament’s Majority leadership to withdraw a Private Member’s Bill that sought to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act. He says the OSP must instead be strengthened to fight corruption effectively and urged the office to boost public confidence in its work.

HENRY GERCHIHENRY GERCHI
Dec 11, 2025 - 13:40
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Mahama Orders Withdrawal of Bill to Repeal Office of Special Prosecutor Act

Accra, Ghana — December 11, 2025: President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Majority Leader and the Majority Chief Whip in Parliament to withdraw the Private Member’s Bill that seeks to repeal the Act establishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

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According to a statement from the Presidency, the directive reinforces the President’s public commitment—expressed during a meeting with the Peace Council—to strengthen the OSP as a key institution in Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts.

President Mahama stressed the need for the OSP to intensify its work, enhance transparency, and rebuild public confidence in line with the purpose for which the office was originally created.

The statement was signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications and Spokesperson to the President.