Unity Party Urges Government to Dissolve Special Prosecutor’s Office Over Slow Corruption Cases

The Unity Party has demanded the abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, expressing serious concerns about its inability to swiftly prosecute alleged cases of corruption. The party’s Communications Director, Solomon Owusu, argued that the office has consistently failed to hold officials accountable, resulting in delayed justice.

Owusu suggested that the government redirect the OSP’s budget to the Attorney General’s Department to strengthen legal capacity through recruitment and training of qualified lawyers. He believes this approach would better serve the state in tackling corruption and ensuring prompt legal action.

He specifically cited the prolonged handling of the former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta’s case, noting that the former minister is currently in the United States while questions over financial agreements linked to his tenure remain unresolved. The Unity Party official expressed frustration that public statements and press updates are infrequent, leaving key issues unaddressed for months at a time.

According to Owusu, decisive action against alleged corruption is crucial to maintaining public trust and deterring future misconduct among officials. The party insists that reforms must be introduced to ensure effective prosecution and accountability in cases of national significance.