The Minority in Parliament has clarified that its opposition to the recent High Court ruling affecting the prosecutorial authority of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is aimed at protecting the institution’s independence rather than defending its current head, Kissi Agyebeng.
Speaking in an interview on, April 21, the Member of Parliament for Gushegu and Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, Alhassan Tampuli, said the Minority’s position is rooted in safeguarding the integrity and mandate of Ghana’s anti-corruption framework.
According to him, the debate surrounding the issue should not be personalised, stressing that existing legal mechanisms are sufficient to address concerns about any individual occupying the role of Special Prosecutor.
“What we are doing has nothing to do with the person of the Special Prosecutor but the office itself. An architecture has been put in place to deal with corruption and corruption-related cases, and if any occupant falls short of expectations, there are processes under the law to address that,” he stated.
Concerns Over Institutional Independence
Mr. Tampuli warned that the real issue at stake is the potential weakening of the OSP, cautioning that any move that undermines its autonomy could have far-reaching implications for Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts.
His comments follow a High Court ruling delivered on April 15, 2026, which directed the Attorney-General’s Department to take over all ongoing criminal prosecutions being handled by the OSP, pending formal authorisation.
Minority Raises Alarm Over Legal Precedent
The Minority argues that the directive sets a concerning precedent by placing the prosecutorial powers of the OSP under the potential control of another state institution.
They contend that such an arrangement could compromise the independence of the anti-corruption body and limit its effectiveness in investigating and prosecuting corruption-related offences.
The Minority maintains that preserving the autonomy of the OSP is critical to ensuring public confidence and strengthening Ghana’s fight against corruption.
By: Janice Opoku-Agyemang
