President John Dramani Mahama has formally requested the Majority Leader and the Majority Chief Whip in Parliament to withdraw a Private Member's Bill that sought to repeal the Act establishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

The request underscores the President’s commitment to strengthening the country’s anti-corruption framework.

The Private Member's Bill, which had been tabled in Parliament, aimed at repealing the legislation that created the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

However, President Mahama has publicly emphasised that the OSP is a vital institution in the fight against corruption and must be supported rather than dismantled.

According to a statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Member of Parliament and Spokesperson to the President, the request follows President Mahama’s recent meeting with the Peace Council, where he expressed his unwavering support for the OSP.

The President described the Office as an essential cog in Ghana’s anti-corruption architecture, playing a critical role in promoting transparency and accountability in governance.

President Mahama also reiterated his call for the Office of the Special Prosecutor to intensify its efforts in boosting public confidence through its work.

He stressed the need for the OSP to tackle corruption decisively and in alignment with the objectives that informed its establishment.

The statement concludes with a clear message that the government remains committed to fighting corruption and ensuring that institutions like the Office of the Special Prosecutor are empowered to function effectively.

This development comes amid ongoing public debates in Ghana regarding the role and effectiveness of anti-corruption institutions and highlights President Mahama’s determination to preserve and strengthen the Office of the Special Prosecutor.