President John Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s anti-corruption framework, saying ongoing legal disputes over the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) should not weaken efforts to ensure accountability in public life.
Speaking during the 2026 May Day celebrations held at Jackson Park in Koforidua on Friday, May 1, 2026, the President said the government believes there is still a strong constitutional basis for an effective Special Prosecutor institution, despite pending legal challenges before the Supreme Court.
“Recently, there have been legal disputes about the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
“While some of the issues are pending appeal and Supreme Court interpretation, the government believes that there is space for an effective Office of the Special Prosecutor with special powers of prosecution,” he said.
President Mahama noted that the government, through the Attorney-General, has already submitted a bill to Parliament aimed at establishing regional tribunals to enhance the efficiency of the justice system and speed up the prosecution of cases.
He explained that the new tribunals are expected to decentralise and fast-track justice delivery, particularly in complex corruption-related cases that often face delays in the existing court structure.
“This will help to speed up the system of justice,” he added.
The President’s remarks come against the backdrop of ongoing national debate over the effectiveness and legal mandate of the Special Prosecutor’s office, which has in recent years played a central role in investigating corruption and corruption-related offences in both the public and private sectors.
The OSP was established in 2018 as a specialised anti-corruption agency with powers to investigate, prosecute, and recover proceeds of corruption, designed to complement existing institutions such as the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Attorney-General’s Department.
The office was created to address long-standing concerns about delays and institutional weaknesses in prosecuting high-profile corruption cases, and has since been involved in several major investigations involving public officials and state contracts.
President Mahama stressed that his administration’s focus remains on building stronger institutions that can deliver justice more efficiently and restore public confidence in the fight against corruption.
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