The fight against corruption in Ghana has long been an uphill battle, with institutions often facing resistance from the very people they are meant to hold accountable.
At the 5th Annual Constitution Day Public Lecture in Accra on February 28, Ghana’s Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, made a compelling case for constitutional reforms to fortify the country’s legal framework against corruption and state capture.
In his address, Mr. Agyebeng underscored the need for structural changes in Ghana’s Constitution, stating: “We must transform the Constitution by integrating anti-corruption concepts and institutions into its structure.
“Upon this foundation, we can build a robust and pragmatic statutory framework to make corruption a high-risk, costly, and unattractive enterprise.”
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However, beyond the legal framework, the Special Prosecutor pointed to another major challenge: the growing calls for the dissolution of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) by certain individuals.
He revealed that many of these demands stem from powerful figures facing investigations or their associates, rather than genuine concerns about the office’s effectiveness.
“We frequently hear calls—often from the highest levels—that the OSP should be scrapped because it serves no useful purpose.
“There are also continuous attempts to discredit the Office and its principal officers, often from individuals under investigation or their associates,” he said.
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