The Majority Chief Whip and South Dayi MP, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has dismissed claims that he opposes the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), stating that his concerns are focused on cost-effectiveness rather than dismantling the institution.
Speaking in an interview , Mr Dafeamekpor explained that his views on the OSP have often been misinterpreted, despite his active role in shaping the law that established the body.
“If you read the Hansard, it is the passage of the OSP bill that gave people like me a name in Parliament,” he noted.
Concerns Over Cost vs Impact
Mr Dafeamekpor argued that the key issue is whether the OSP is delivering sufficient value relative to the resources allocated to it.
He revealed that in 2025, the OSP received approximately GH¢267 million, compared to GH¢144 million allocated to the Attorney General’s Department.
According to him, this disparity raises important questions about how best to deploy public funds in the fight against corruption.
Proposal for Resource Reallocation
The lawmaker suggested that channeling more resources to the Attorney General’s Department could enhance anti-corruption efforts nationwide.
He emphasised that the Attorney General’s office, if adequately funded, could expand its prosecutorial reach through a decentralised system operating at the district level.
“If we add the OSP budget to the Attorney General’s budget, the Attorney General is capable of doubling his efforts,” he stated.
Not Against Anti-Corruption Efforts
Mr Dafeamekpor stressed that his position should not be seen as an attempt to weaken Ghana’s anti-corruption framework.
Instead, he called for a broader national conversation on improving efficiency and outcomes within the justice system.
His comments come amid renewed public debate about the mandate, funding, and effectiveness of the OSP, which was established under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959).
