In its half-year report from July to December 2024, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has explained that it was investigating 197 additional complaints at various stages of review. In the report released on Monday morning (Jan 13, 2025), the Special Prosecutor said it will publicise and proceed with cases that meet the threshold for full investigation and fall within the Office’s remit. Among the cases, the OSP explained were under investigation was the National Cathedral project.
Again, it said the Office has commenced investigation into suspected corruption and corruption-related offences in respect of the activities of the National Service Authority, especially the recruitment of national service personnel and related activities. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) serves as Ghana’s premier independent anti-corruption body, empowered to investigate and prosecute corruption-related offences under Act 959.
The Office faced legal challenges, including attempts to question the constitutionality of its mandate at the Supreme Court, public misinformation, and resource constraints, limiting its ability to fully execute its mandate and address the high volume of corruption cases. Institutional resistance and delayed compliance with directives from other agencies further hampered investigative and enforcement efforts.
