Accra:Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has revealed how President John Dramani Mahama played a crucial role in preventing the dissolution of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
According to Ghana Web, President Mahama opposed a bill introduced by the then Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, and the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, which aimed to abolish the OSP. Despite having the numbers in Parliament, the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) was unable to pass the bill due to Mahama's intervention.
During a TV3 panel discussion on October 17, 2026, Kwakye Ofosu recounted how President Mahama personally reached out to him after hearing about the proposed legislation and instructed him to convey his opposition to the parliamentary leadership. Mahama's prompt action led to the withdrawal of the bill, as he believed the anti-corruption institution was still in its formative years and needed time to grow rather than be dismantled for its perceived shortcomings.
Kwakye Ofosu further mentioned that President Mahama publicly defended the OSP, acknowledging its flaws but emphasizing its potential for development. The president argued that expecting the OSP to perform at the same level as long-established institutions was unreasonable.
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyabeng, later commended Mahama for his intervention. Kwakye Ofosu dismissed claims that diplomatic pressure influenced the decision, asserting that Mahama's commitment to fairness was the driving force behind his actions. He also addressed suggestions that Mahama's recent appointments to the Electoral Commission of Ghana were politically motivated, stating that Mahama's actions were independent and sovereign.