Politicians Fear Special Prosecutor; Attorney General ‘Scared to the Bone’

People’s National Party (PNP) presidential candidate, Janet Nabla, has entered the ongoing discussion regarding the authority of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), asserting that even the attorney general is “terrified” of the anti-corruption agency.

Speaking on Adom FM, Madam Nabla firmly rejected suggestions to diminish or eliminate the OSP, emphasizing that the office is an essential instrument in Ghana’s battle against corruption.

“Both the NDC and NPP are fearful of the Special Prosecutor’s Office. The attorney general is deeply afraid of the OSP’s presence, and all he is doing is concealing the corruption occurring within the current administration. While in opposition, they witnessed the actions of the OSP, so they are aware of its potential,” she stated.

Nabla also condemned efforts to restrict the prosecutorial authority of the OSP, labeling recent actions as alarming for Ghana’s democratic and anti-corruption initiatives.

“The court that is meant to uphold our democracy is now retaining the prosecutorial powers of the special prosecutor. On what grounds?” she inquired.

Madam Nabla contended that beyond legal actions, the mere presence of the OSP acts as a deterrent to corrupt behavior among political figures, indicating that the OSP’s influence transcends party lines, impacting both major political parties.

“In my view, I oppose the dissolution of the Special Prosecutor’s Office. We must safeguard it. I disagreed with the special prosecutor aligning himself with the NDC when the party came to power, and it saddened me. He is an independent entity and should have remained so. Now, look at what they are doing to you,” she remarked.

Despite her criticisms, she recognized that the creation of the OSP was a crucial advancement in enhancing accountability in governance.

“I have even greater respect for the NPP because they established the Special Prosecutor’s Office,” she acknowledged.

Nabla reiterated that Ghana must defend and fortify the OSP instead of undermining it, emphasizing that the struggle against corruption requires unwavering commitment.

By Seth Yeboah