Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko Audio By Carbonatix Legal counsel for the Minority Caucus in Parliament, John Darku, has accused the government of attempting to undermine the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), alleging that recent actions point to a broader effort to weaken the country’s anti-corruption framework. His comments come against the backdrop of an ongoing debate over prosecutorial authority within Ghana’s legal framework, particularly the balance of power between the OSP and the Attorney-General (AG). Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Top Story, Mr. Darku said the Minority’s concerns, raised at a press conference earlier, stem from what he described as a pattern of decisions that threaten the existence and effectiveness of the OSP. According to him, the OSP was established to function as an independent anti-corruption institution capable of investigating and prosecuting high-level corruption without political interference. He argued that the current government appears uneasy about the prospect of scrutiny by the OSP. “Clearly, everything shows that this is a government that is afraid of accountability,” he said. Mr. Darku questioned the Attorney General’s decision to oppose an application by the OSP to join ongoing legal proceedings to defend its mandate, describing the move as inconsistent with the office’s responsibility to protect the interests of the Republic. “Why would the Attorney General oppose the OSP’s application for joinder to defend its existence? The Attorney General is supposed to defend the Republic in such matters,” he argued. He further suggested that the position taken by the Attorney General raises concerns about the government’s commitment to preserving the integrity of the anti-corruption body. The Minority lawyer also pointed to the involvement of a private citizen in the legal challenge against the OSP, alleging connections that, in his view, heighten suspicion about the motivations behind the case. Mr. Darku welcomed the response from civil society organisations, noting that several groups have begun speaking out against what he described as an “orchestrated attempt” to weaken the OSP. “I’m happy that civil society organisations are rising and challenging this attempt to destroy the Office of the Special Prosecutor,” he added. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Government John Darko Minority OSP DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story GCMC scales refurbishment capacity from 6K to 50K, seeks gov’t support for expansion OSP was not established to be independent of AG – Inusah Fuseini clarifies OSP right to seek Supreme Court order to quash High Court’s decision – Tampuli Sulemana OSP was born as a ‘political tool’ for NPP – Edudzi Tameklo Who is Archibald Hyde? Minority questions links to NDC and Attorney-General OSP–AG Saga: Is this really about Ken Ofori-Atta — or something else entirely? “Act 959 remains active” — Minority insists OSP retains prosecutorial powers Mahama’s praise of OSP was “settings” — Minority alleges contradiction in anti-corruption stance High Court rejects bid to halt OSP prosecution of Mustapha Hamid and others, adjourns trial to May 26 Minority urges Supreme Court to quash case challenging OSP’s prosecutorial powers Latest Stories Gov’t is afraid of accountability – Minority alleges scheme to weaken OSP10 minutes GCMC scales refurbishment capacity from 6K to 50K, seeks gov’t support for expansion12 minutes GAF collaborates with NACOC to strengthen personnel wellbeing with new mental health policy14 minutes OSP was not established to be independent of AG – Inusah Fuseini clarifies23 minutes Hudson-Odoi ruled out for rest of season after injury26 minutes The lean physician: Why Ghana’s best doctors are finally building on their own terms27 minutes Importers and exporters back GSA’s cap on container charges37 minutes OSP right to seek Supreme Court order to quash High Court’s decision – Tampuli Sulemana38 minutes Asiedu Nketia defends ‘One Man, One Position’ policy as a fairness measure39 minutes 10th Ghana CEO Summit and Expo launched to drive bold economic reforms43 minutes We were told authoritatively there were plans to poison me in prison – Tsatsu Tsikata alleges45 minutes Dr Bawumia confers with EU Ambassadors in Accra1 hour Cylinder project still active—GCMC assures1 hour “Give Me My Tithe and Let Me Go”: A Quiet Uprising in the House of Order1 hour Police rescue abducted girl from Agormanya; suspect arrested1 hour