Former member of the Constitutional and Legal Committee, Inusah Fusieni, has made explosive claims, asserting that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has been weaponized.
Mr Fusieni contends that the OSP, originally established to independently combat corruption, is now allegedly being exploited for political purposes, diverting from its intended mandate.
“We are learning a useful lesson from Martin Amidu, we are learning a useful lesson from Kissi Agyebeng and I think that somehow we have come to accept that the office has been weaponised, and I don’t think it will be in the interest of any political party to scrap that office,” he said on December 12, 2023,” he said.
He made the remarks in an interview with JoyNews where he argued that although both past and present Special Prosecutors have not successfully prosecuted anyone for corrupt practices, the mere fact the office exists can deter people from engaging in corrupt practices.
“Clearly, people know that the office exists, and even if they are not having prosecution, the fact that you can be sent to the Special Prosecutor’s office is enough deterrence and the periodic information given to the public on the number of cases being handled by the Special Prosecutor also goes some way in dealing with the issue of corruption,” he added.
The ex-Member of Parliament for Tamale Central emphasized that the primary focus should be on implementing measures to strengthen the office, ensuring its enhanced effectiveness and alignment with its intended purpose.
In response to the criticisms regarding the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) failure to secure a successful prosecution since its inception, he remarked that such a track record is inadequate, especially considering the significant investment made in establishing the office.
“The fact that we have not convicted even a single soul under that office of the special prosecutor is enough to worry,” he said.