Former Head of Policy Monitoring and Evaluation at the Presidency, Dr. Tony Aidoo, has expressed strong doubts about the competence of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), questioning its ability to deliver on its anti-corruption mandate.
Speaking during an interview on Joy News, Dr. Aidoo stated that he has “no trust” in the OSP because, in his view, the Special Prosecutor appears not to fully understand the scope and responsibilities of his office.
“So far, you’ve had the Attorney General in quest for transparency, coming out to reveal steps that he is taking to bring certain persons to book. But so far, we haven’t seen any prosecution yet, and I don’t trust the Special Prosecutor. He talks big, he talks small, and he doesn’t know what he is doing,” Dr. Aidoo asserted.
According to him, recent controversies surrounding the OSP’s investigations and the perceived slow pace in prosecuting corruption-related cases have further deepened his scepticism.
He argued that the OSP, which was established to strengthen the fight against corruption in Ghana, is struggling to live up to public expectations.
He said “He (Kissi Agyebeng) is a shame; is he protecting them? Look at the mess he made with the Cecilia Dapaah case. He has never succeeded in any prosecution on corruption, so what are we paying him for?”
He criticised the OSP’s failure to build solid cases, suggesting this is why prosecutions are not going anywhere.
“If you build up your case, the judges will not ignore your evidence. But if you fail to present convincing evidence, then that is what you are going to get from the judgment. I don’t think he is building his cases well; he talks too much.”
“I will advise him to talk less and do more,” Dr Tony Aidoo said.
Dr. Aidoo also criticised what he described as inconsistencies in the OSP’s public communications and decisions, suggesting that these have weakened the institution’s credibility.
The comments come at a time when the OSP is facing intense public scrutiny over its handling of several high-profile cases, including alleged corruption involving state institutions and officials.
Despite the criticisms, the OSP has maintained that it is committed to operating within the law and ensuring due process in all investigations.
The office has consistently urged the public to exercise patience as it works to gather evidence and prosecute cases effectively.
