The Ghana Center for Democratic Development says the Office of the Special Prosecutor has emerged as the country’s most trusted anti-corruption institution, according to findings from an eight-year assessment survey.
The survey, presented during a stakeholder dialogue in Tamale, showed that 55.2 per cent of respondents expressed confidence in the OSP’s ability to independently fight corruption.
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice ranked second with 36.7 per cent, followed by the Economic and Organised Crime Office with 35 per cent, while the Attorney-General’s Department recorded 19 per cent confidence.
Presenting the findings, Linda Ofori Kwafo said the online survey involved 412 respondents, with the majority between the ages of 36 and 60.
She noted that despite early operational challenges, the Office of the Special Prosecutor had stabilised since 2023 and was beginning to make a stronger impact through investigations and prosecutions involving politically exposed persons and senior public officials.
According to her, respondents want the OSP to be firmly anchored in the Constitution, granted stronger prosecutorial independence, and provided with greater financial autonomy.
Other proposals included the introduction of unexplained wealth orders and the creation of an independent anti-corruption and ethics commission.
An official of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Bright Sowu, said the institution currently has 33 people standing trial and has prevented financial losses estimated at GH¢7.18 billion.
He added that the OSP has so far recovered GH¢35.14 million, secured seven convictions and suspended seven questionable transactions.
The dialogue, organised by CDD-Ghana in partnership with the Office of the Special Prosecutor, brought together civil society groups, policymakers, traditional leaders, youth groups and development partners to discuss reforms needed to strengthen Ghana’s anti-corruption fight.
