In recent developments, a petition has been filed challenging the integrity and operations of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), amid mounting concerns over corruption and accountability in Ghana. In response to the petition, the OSP has issued a statement highlighting its achievements and the significance of its ongoing investigations.
The OSP asserts that its efforts in 2025 have been pivotal in exposing and tackling high-level corruption, focusing on major scandals such as SML Revenue Assurance, MIIF Investment Irregularities, Petroleum Diversion, the NPA-UFFP scandal, and illicit enrichment cases.
The office claims that these investigations target the very core of the corruption machinery, which has historically thrived in secrecy.
According to the statement, the OSP’s work has resulted in substantial financial recoveries, including clawing back GHC 6.5 million and US$2 million, seizing assets valued at over GHC 102 million, and preventing an estimated national loss of GHC 5.73 billion—funds that could have gone into education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
The office also highlights its strides in justice and reform, with 71 investigations underway, 40 new cases opened, and 7 convictions secured. Additionally, it underscores efforts to educate and empower over 9.4 million Ghanaians, fostering a culture of accountability.
The OSP argues that the fierce pushback and coordinated attacks are a sign that powerful networks of impunity are finally under threat. The office contends that the noise and distractions are attempts by those resistant to change to obscure the truth and maintain their influence.
The office emphasized that its results belong to the people of Ghana, asserting that the fight against corruption is a necessary and ongoing battle for national progress. The statement calls for continued support and vigilance as the office endeavors to uphold justice and transparency in Ghana’s public institutions.
