President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Majority Leader of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, and Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, to halt their efforts to introduce a Private Members’ Bill that seeks to dissolve the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

The request was made in a statement released on Thursday, December 11, in response to mounting public debate surrounding the proposed bill, which aims to repeal the legislation that established the OSP. The bill, titled the Office of the Special Prosecutor (Repeal) Bill, 2025, was introduced by the two Members of Parliament and has sparked significant controversy.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President’s spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, explained that President Mahama had personally reached out to Ayariga and Dafeamekpor, urging them to withdraw the bill. In the statement, Ofosu emphasized that the President’s request was in line with his ongoing support for strengthening the OSP, which he sees as a crucial part of Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts.

“President John Dramani Mahama has requested the Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip to withdraw the Private Members’ Bill aimed at repealing the Act that created the Office of the Special Prosecutor,” the statement read.

The President’s call for the bill’s suspension follows his recent comments on the matter during a meeting with the Peace Council, where he reiterated his commitment to bolstering the OSP. Mahama stressed that the office plays a vital role in tackling corruption and should be supported, not dismantled.

“The President has also reiterated his call for the OSP to enhance public confidence in its operations and to intensify its efforts in the fight against corruption,” the statement continued.

Prior to this request, President Mahama had expressed concerns over calls to shut down the OSP, arguing that it was too early to assess its effectiveness and that the office should be given more time to fulfill its mandate.

The ongoing debate reflects broader national discussions about the role and performance of the OSP, which was established as an independent body to investigate and prosecute corruption-related cases involving public officials.

As the situation develops, all eyes remain on the next steps in Parliament, where the future of the Special Prosecutor’s office hangs in the balance.