CHRAJ boss urges OSP, AG’s office to close gaps in corruption prosecution
Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Dr Joseph Whittal, has called for the closure of existing gaps between the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Attorney General’s Office.
Dr. Joseph Whittal, Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) Commissioner, has called on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Attorney General’s Office to close gaps in their collaboration and strengthen their cooperation in prosecuting corruption cases. He emphasized the importance of this collaboration during the second National Anti-Corruption Dialogue in Accra, expressing concern over a perceived divide between the two institutions.
Dr. Whittal highlighted that this gap could hinder the effectiveness of efforts to bring corrupt individuals to justice. He stressed that both entities must work together seamlessly to ensure that corruption cases are pursued diligently and that the fight against impunity bears fruit. Dr. Whittal also highlighted the government’s Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative, noting that its implementation had commenced despite facing certain challenges. He stressed the need for ongoing efforts to bolster Ghana’s anti-corruption mechanisms.
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