According to Samuel Appiah Darko, Director of Strategy, Research, and Communication at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), the institution requires a total structural and operational reset, not mere patchwork reforms.
Speaking in an interview on Onua TV, the spokesperson emphasized that the OSP’s current challenges go beyond individual actions or isolated administrative flaws. He noted that the office, established to fight corruption and promote accountability, is facing systemic and institutional obstacles that hinder its effectiveness.
“What the OSP needs right now is a complete reset — not patchwork reforms. You cannot fix deep-rooted institutional problems with surface-level solutions,” he stated.
He further explained that while the OSP has made notable progress in investigating corruption-related cases, internal inefficiencies, limited resources, and external interference continue to slow down its mission.
The call for a reset comes amid ongoing national discussions about the OSP’s performance and independence. Several civil society groups have also echoed the need for structural reforms, urging government and stakeholders to ensure the office is fully empowered to operate without political pressure.
Corruption Is Deeply Part Of The Ghanaian Society
The spokesperson reiterated that the goal is not to dismantle the OSP but to rebuild it into a more effective and credible anti-corruption institution capable of delivering justice swiftly and fairly.
The OSP was established under Act 959 in 2017 to investigate and prosecute corruption cases involving public officials.
Its operations have faced scrutiny over delays, staffing challenges, and resource constraints.
