Ghana's OSP: Eight Years, No Wins? Public Demands Accountability

Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor Under Scrutiny: Eight Years, Zero Meaningful Wins? Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), established to combat corruption, is facing intense scrutiny. News reports and public discourse highlight the OSP's lack of success in high-profile cases over the past eight years. NewsCenta Editor Elvis Darko recently questioned the OSP's effectiveness, stating, "In 8 years, the OSP hasn’t won a single meaningful case." Darko's criticism points to a significant issue: the OSP's substantial funding hasn't translated into tangible results. He argues that the lack of transparency surrounding the OSP's investigations further fuels public distrust. The public, he says, has "no access to any detail of what specifically has gone wrong." While the OSP has recently won a case, Darko contends this is insufficient to justify its continued operation and substantial budget. The situation underscores the need for greater accountability and transparency within the OSP to restore public confidence in its ability to effectively fight corruption in Ghana. Moving forward, increased transparency and a clear demonstration of results are crucial to the OSP's continued relevance and legitimacy.