During the consideration of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values in Parliament, Speaker Alban Bagbin expressed strong skepticism about the efficacy of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in combating corruption. He labeled the establishment of the office as an exercise in futility, emphasizing his firm belief that it will not yield tangible results in the fight against corruption.
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Speaker Bagbin vocalized his stance on the issue, advocating for the separation of the Attorney General's department from the Ministry of Justice as a more viable solution. He reinforced his belief that the decision to establish the OSP, which the Parliament had passed, was an endeavor that was unlikely to produce meaningful outcomes, despite preceding efforts.
The Speaker's skepticism echoes sentiments previously expressed by the Minority in Parliament, who have consistently criticized the Office of the Special Prosecutor's performance since its inception. Their concerns primarily revolved around the office's apparent inability to effectively prosecute cases of corruption, spotlighting a lack of tangible impact.
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Questioning the Office's Purpose
Minority Chief Whip Governs Agbodza emphasized that the existence of the OSP seemed redundant in the presence of numerous other investigative bodies in the country. He underscored the fact that despite the government's insistence on the OSP's enhanced capabilities, the office had not garnered substantial success in prosecuting cases of corruption, raising critical questions about its utility and necessity.
Establishment and Mandate of the Office
The Office of the Special Prosecutor was enshrined through an act of Parliament, with the passage of the Office of Special Prosecutor Bill in 2017. Designed as an independent body for investigation and prosecution, it was intended to address corruption, bribery, and other criminal cases at the national level, regardless of whether they occurred in the public or private sector.
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