OSP announces “rebirth” amid calls for its abolition – Kissi Agyebeng

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng announced what he termed the "rebirth" of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) during a press conference on August 26, 2026. Despite facing ongoing attacks and calls for its abolition, Agyebeng asserted that the institution remains resilient and committed to its mandate. He warned that any attempt to shut down the OSP would have far-reaching consequences for Ghana's public institutions, suggesting that it is "the antithesis of development" to dismantle an institution established to combat corruption.

Agyebeng also addressed allegations of personal dislike for the Special Prosecutor and operational directors as the driving force behind the calls for abolition, stating that there is no evidence to support such claims. He rejected accusations of the OSP's inefficacy or lack of results, challenging critics to provide evidence of its failures.

The Special Prosecutor emphasized the importance of objectively evaluating the OSP's performance based on its mandate, resources, and the complexity of cases it handles. He urged critics to consider the OSP's performance statistics and compare them to other institutions, taking into account the unique circumstances surrounding its establishment, resources, and case complexity.