The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has asserted that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) remains Ghana’s most effective instrument in combating corruption.

He made this statement during a high-level conference in Accra on Friday, 6th June, themed “Revitalising the Anti-Corruption Architecture in Africa: Ghana’s Accountability Journey.”

Mr Agyebeng underscored the distinctiveness of the OSP, describing it as a “unique and never-before-seen remedy” established specifically to address the persistent failings in the country’s traditional anti-corruption mechanisms.

He maintained that the OSP framework marks a significant departure from previous approaches, offering a more robust and legally grounded structure.

“The OSP model represents our best bet in tackling corruption. It is a unique and never-before-seen remedy designed to cure the inadequacies of the traditional methods we have previously adopted,” he stated.

He highlighted that the office is fully empowered to initiate and carry out investigations independently, a major shift from past institutions that lacked enforcement authority.

He further elaborated on the OSP’s autonomy, noting that it holds complete control over the commencement of investigations and the prosecution of criminal proceedings. This, he said, enables the office to operate independently, ensuring transparency and fairness in its operations.

Significantly, Mr Agyebeng emphasised the OSP’s capacity to pursue cases across both the public and private sectors, including politically exposed persons.

“For the first time in our history, the OSP model forcefully carries the fight against corruption not only in the province of public officers and public life, but also among politically exposed persons and persons in the private sector,” he noted.