President John Dramani Mahama has pushed back against calls to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing such demands as premature and urging the public to allow the institution more time to deliver on its mandate.
His remarks come as debate intensifies over the effectiveness of the OSP, with some critics arguing that the office has not made a meaningful impact and should be dissolved.
Speaking during a meeting with the National Peace Council, President Mahama stressed that dismantling the OSP at this stage would be hasty and counterproductive, noting the need to strengthen institutions that promote transparency and good governance.
He also appealed to the OSP to accelerate its investigations and improve the pace at which it works.
“I think it is premature to call for the scrapping of the Office of the Special Prosecutor. We should give them a little time, and I urge the office to speed up with its work,” Mahama said.
Calls to abolish the OSP were first made by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga following the detention of private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu.
Several others, including former Speaker of Parliament Mike Oquaye, have since backed the demand.
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