Mahama’s Stance on OSP Bill Demonstrates Real Anti-Corruption Commitment – CDD-Ghana

The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) says President John Dramani Mahama’s firm rejection of attempts to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act is a clear indication of his commitment to fighting corruption.

Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at CDD-Ghana, Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante, speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Thursday, December 11, welcomed the President’s intervention after Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor filed a Private Member’s Bill seeking to abolish the OSP.

Dr. Asante dismissed claims that the OSP has been ineffective, saying available evidence shows the office has made measurable progress.

“We welcome the President’s intervention. I disagree with the narrative that the OSP’s performance has been poor because the evidence available does not support that claim. If there are concerns about the constitutionality of the office, they should be dealt with during the upcoming constitutional review—not used as grounds to scrap it,” he said.

According to him, President Mahama’s stand reinforces the need to strengthen, not weaken, accountability institutions.

“The President has shown consistency in supporting the office and affirmed the imperative of designing an anti-corruption architecture that delivers real accountability for Ghanaians,” Dr. Asante added.

President Mahama’s comments followed widespread public criticism of the proposed repeal. Addressing the National Peace Council, he warned that abolishing the OSP at this stage would be “premature” and would undermine the national fight against corruption.

He instead urged the Special Prosecutor to enhance operational efficiency and accelerate ongoing investigations to build public confidence.