We remain resolute in rendering corruption costly and unattractive - OSP

"Our vision is clear - to render corruption costly and unattractive, and we remain resolute in fulfilling this mandate,"

DL News
11 Dec, 2023
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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says it would stay committed in its fight against corruption, by making the endeavor “costly and unattractive.”

In a statement marking International Anti-Corruption Day, the OSP noted that it would strengthen collaborative efforts with other law enforcement agencies and international partners to “robustly build skill and expertise to suppress and repress corruption.”

"As we commemorate International Anti-Corruption Day and the anniversary of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. The Office of Special Prosecutor reaffirms its commitment to the fight against corruption in all its forms. 

"Our vision is clear - to render corruption costly and unattractive, and we remain resolute in fulfilling this mandate," the statement said. 

Recently the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng at a news conference in November accused the judicial of making it difficult for his office to make progress in the fight against corruption.

Agyebeng said it is dangerous for judges to prevent the OSP from doing its work, citing some court cases that went against him recently.

“In one of the cases, I a judge injuncted us from arresting a person. Mind you, we were not in court. We had declared the person wanted as a fugitive from justice, there was absolutely no enquiry as to why we believed that the person was a fugitive from justice so it is not as if we breached the law. This is not a breach of law by the OSP, this is dismissiveness of his work.”

The International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD), marked every December 9 seeks to highlight the crucial link between anti-corruption and peace, security, and development.