Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has requested the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament and the Majority Chief Whip to withdraw the Private Member's Bill tabled for the repeal of the Act establishing The Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP).
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Presidential Spokesman and Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, stated that the President's request followed his public expression of support for the strengthening of the OSP. This support was articulated during a meeting with The Peace Council, where the President highlighted the importance of the OSP in combating corruption.
The statement also noted that the President emphasized the need for The Office of The Special Prosecutor to enhance public confidence in its operations and aggressively address corruption, aligning with the office's founding objectives.