Accra: Veteran lawyer Thaddeus Sory has waded into the ongoing public discussion about the prosecutorial powers of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), following the recent legal challenges to the powers.
According to Ghana Web, Sory shared a statement on his Facebook page on April 18, 2026, asserting that the core issue lies within the law establishing the OSP. He argued that the law fails to adequately address the need for an independent prosecutor to effectively combat corruption. Sory highlighted that while the OSP was created to tackle corruption independently of the Attorney General, who is appointed by the President, the current law still allows the President to appoint the OSP and includes the Attorney General in its operations.
Sory criticized the law as inherently flawed, describing it as a "fiasco ab initio," due to its circular logic. He questioned why the same experts who are now critical of the OSP law were not vocal when it was initially passed. The lawyer emphasized that the current debate over whether the OSP should seek authorization from the Attorney General before prosecuting cases is unnecessary, as it can be managed.
He further noted that the real concern should be the lack of tangible results from cases prosecuted by the OSP, suggesting that merely changing the law would not suffice in making the office effective. Sory called for the OSP to demonstrate its commitment to fighting corruption by challenging legal rulings and showing determination in prosecutions.
Sory dismissed claims that the legal challenges facing the OSP stem from a power struggle between the Attorney General and Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, describing the situation as a mismatch rather than a battle of egos. He concluded by invoking a biblical metaphor, suggesting that if the OSP cannot show commitment and responsibility, it may be time to "cut down that fig tree which is bearing no fruit."