Janet Nabila, Founder of the People’s National Party (PNP), has backed the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyabeng, in his call for constitutional protection for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), arguing that such a move is necessary to safeguard the independence of the institution.
According to her, the current structure leaves the Special Prosecutor vulnerable to removal, particularly when their work conflicts with the interests of those in power.
“If someone or a government in power is not in support of your work, they can easily eliminate you as Special Prosecutor at any time,” she stated.
Ms. Nabila acknowledged that political interference remains a concern but stressed that strong leadership can withstand such pressures. She noted that integrity, competence, and boldness are critical traits needed to resist undue influence.
“If you are bold, competent, and have integrity, you can always resist political interference because they will realize you are not a pushover,” she added.
She further suggested that a firmer stance by Mr. Agyabeng in the face of challenges could have strengthened both his personal credibility and Ghana’s international image in the fight against corruption.
Touching on past controversies, the PNP founder alleged that attempts to undermine the OSP have come from across the political divide, involving both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Ms. Nabila also cautioned against measuring the success of the OSP solely by the number of cases it handles, emphasizing that effectiveness should instead be judged by how well it executes its mandate.
“Fighting crime does not necessarily mean the number of cases you have on your table, but how effectively you carry out your mandate,” she said.
Her comments come amid ongoing national discussions about strengthening Ghana’s anti-corruption framework and ensuring the independence of key institutions tasked with promoting accountability.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has, in recent times, renewed calls for legal and constitutional reforms aimed at enhancing its autonomy and operational effectiveness.
