OSP must be judged by its mandate, not who occupies the office – Baffour Awuah
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has called on Ghanaians to avoid defining the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) by the personality of the individual occupying the position.
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, urged Ghanaians to refrain from defining the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) by the individual holding the position. During an appearance on JoyNews’ Newsfile, the MP emphasized that conversations surrounding the OSP should concentrate on its legal mandate, performance, and institutional credibility rather than the identity of the officeholder.
Awuah expressed disappointment that discussions often revolve around alleged personal animosity towards the occupant of the office, stating that such an approach hinders cooperation. He questioned why individuals would perceive the OSP's issues as personal vendettas against the officeholder, suggesting this perspective makes constructive dialogue challenging.
The OSP recently held a press conference to mark its "rebirth" and reaffirm its dedication to combating corruption, highlighting issues like insufficient cooperation with the Office of the Attorney-General. Awuah warned that personalizing the OSP could erode public trust in the institution and divert attention from critical questions about its effectiveness and relationship with other government agencies.
He advocated for the OSP to be recognized as an integral part of Ghana's state apparatus, whose reputation and operation should not be contingent solely on the person serving as Special Prosecutor.
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