The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has expressed serious concerns regarding the growing trend of dismissive rulings in corruption cases, cautioning that such a pattern could have severe consequences for the country’s anti-corruption endeavors.

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, in a media address, expressed alarm over the increasing haste and lack of regard for corruption cases, which he believes could significantly hinder the OSP’s ability to fulfill its mandate.

Mr. Agyebeng pointed out four specific cases that illustrate this worrying trend.

These cases include the acquittal of Cecilia Dapaah, a former government official, in a corruption case, and the court’s refusal to freeze the estate of former NPP General Secretary, Kojo Owusu Afriyie, despite mounting corruption allegations against his estate.

According to Mr. Agyebeng, these instances raise serious questions about the judiciary’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and combating corruption.

He issued a warning that if this trend persists, it could create an atmosphere of impunity that would be challenging to reverse.

The Special Prosecutor called on the judiciary to reconsider its approach to corruption cases, stressing the importance of thorough and impartial investigations and prosecutions.

He also advocated for increased collaboration between the OSP and the judiciary to ensure the effective handling of corruption cases.