Joyce Bawah Mogtari has revealed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is closely examining the role of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as part of its anti-corruption strategy.
Speaking in an interview with Serwaa Amihere on GHOne and monitored by MyNewsGh, Mogtari outlined the party's vision for strengthening governance institutions and addressing deeply rooted corruption. "We are examining whether to retain or reform the OSP," Mogtari stated firmly. "Mr.
Mahama has emphasized the need to strengthen all governance institutions to fight corruption effectively.
It's not just about creating new offices but ensuring they are equipped and independent enough to function as intended." She acknowledged public concerns about duplicating efforts with existing institutions like the police and EOCO, arguing that political interference had hampered their effectiveness. "Let's be honest-partisanship has compromised these agencies," Mogtari said. "If these institutions were functioning properly, we wouldn't need platforms like ORAL to step in and prepare evidence for future prosecutions." Turning her attention to the challenges faced by the OSP, Mogtari highlighted the resignation of Martin Amidu, the first Special Prosecutor, as a significant blow to the credibility of the previous administration's anti-corruption efforts. "Amidu himself accused the former President of being complicit in corruption," she remarked. "This shows how deeply entrenched the problem was under their watch.