Former CEO of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Senyo Hosi, has urged Ghanaians to give the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) time and space to establish itself.
He warned that calls for its repeal would be a setback in the fight against corruption.
Speaking on Joy News’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, Mr Hosi said the OSP is still “getting settled and getting its act together,” noting that cases have now begun to be filed and processed.
“Let’s give them space, time, let’s encourage them,” he said. “Those who sit back and read their charge sheet and say that no, this person hasn’t done this well… please, it is an accessible place. Send them your technical recommendations; if it makes sense, they will take it, if it doesn’t, they won’t. Nobody is lord unto himself, nobody is perfect, but let’s rather help the institution find its feet.”
Mr Hosi acknowledged the absence of a dedicated anti-corruption institution in Ghana until the OSP was established, praising the Attorney-General for his approach to prosecuting cases while noting the structural limitations of that office.
“Today, I have to admit we have one of the finest AGs we could have. If you look at the way he is handling his cases, it is impressive, and there are learnings there for the OSP,” he said.
“No two ways about that, he is a political appointee. How will he be able to go after his own at any point in time? If he has to go after the President, will he be able to? There are legitimate constraints with the AG’s structure which led to some dissatisfaction and encouraged the creation of this independent institution.”
Mr Hosi stressed that the OSP is essential to operationalise Ghana’s constitutional mandate to ensure accountability and justice.
“Let the OSP be. Repealing it is a retreat against corruption,” he added, urging citizens, the media, and civil society to support the institution rather than undermine it.
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