Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has expressed concern over the continued allocation of substantial budgetary resources to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), arguing that the office’s performance does not justify the heavy investment.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament today during discussions on the OSP’s budget, the Speaker recalled earlier warnings about the legal and constitutional foundation of the office. He noted that Parliament initially supported the establishment of the OSP to signal a commitment to fighting corruption, despite concerns about its constitutional basis.
“At the end of the day, we have seen the results, and we cannot continue to allocate that huge sums to the same office when we are not getting the results,” Bagbin stated. He added that the OSP’s budget is now “almost the same amount like the Attorney General’s Department,” questioning the value for money.
Bagbin urged MPs to confront the issue directly to ensure prudent use of public funds, saying: “Please, let’s face the bull by the horns and make sure the right thing is done.”
He also welcomed plans for a committee-of-the-whole sitting to address unresolved concerns, stressing that Parliament must do its part to curb corruption and hold the executive accountable